| children age 17 and under stay free in a parent's room. freebies include breakfast and parking. decorated in neutral tones, the casual rooms with carpeted floors offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as microwaves and coffeemakers. this laid-back hotel is 5 miles from horseshoe lake state park, 4 miles from the mitchell archaeological site and a 4-minute walk from collinsville aqua park. other amenities consist of an exercise room, an outdoor pool and a convenience store, plus guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
St. Louis Lambert International Airport 30 min
Gateway Arch National Park (14 min)
Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center. Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (14 min)
Finished in 1834, this grand Catholic church is the 4th church built on a site dedicated in 1764. National Blues Museum (16 min)
Museum featuring interactive exhibits focused on the history of blues music, plus a theater. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (20 min)
Venerable institution featuring modern art exhibits, as well as related educational programs. St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station (18 min)
Tanks holding rare species like blue lobsters, plus rays & sharks in touch pools & otter encounters. Citygarden Sculpture Park (16 min)
Park dotted by lawns, pathways & seating, & notable for its water features, sculptures & video wall. Busch Stadium (14 min)
Home of MLB’s St. Louis Cardinals, this red-brick ballpark offers tours & Gateway Arch views. Old Courthouse (17 min)
Former slave Dred Scott sued for freedom in this courthouse, now offering tours & history exhibits. Eads Bridge (14 min)
Dedicated in 1874, the world's first steel-truss bridge is a city & national historic landmark. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (11 min)
Site of a 13th-century Native American urban center with artifacts & ruins of homes & monuments. Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery (20 min)
Historic brewery featuring various tours, a beer museum, a biergarten, a gift shop & classes. Chain of Rocks Bridge (19 min)
Mile-long 1929 Mississippi River bridge with a trademark 30-degree turn is open to bikers & walkers. The Gateway Arch (19 min)
Curved, 630-ft.-tall monument celebrating US western expansion, with views from the top & a museum. City Museum (16 min)
Constantly evolving art installation, playground & discovery center made from found objects. Laclede's Landing Neighborhood Association (16 min)
The oldest district in the city, this riverfront, urban area boasts shops, restaurants & nightclubs. | 
