MetroLink light rail train running along city transit tracks near Clayton Plaza Hotel

Metro Link

Board Your Train

MetroLink operates two lines: the Red Line and Blue Line. The Red Line provides service between the Lambert Airport Terminal #1 MetroLink Station in Missouri and the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station in Illinois. The Blue Line provides service between the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 MetroLink Station in Missouri and the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station in Illinois. You can determine the direction and line of a MetroLink train by looking for the red or blue signs located on the front and sides of
the train cars. Both lines stop at all MetroLink stations between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and the Fairview Heights Station. Transfer to a different train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station if you need to continue on another line.

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MetroLink Schematic Map, click to view larger version

 

 

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Forest Park Forever green geometric logo emblem graphic near Clayton Plaza Hotel

Forest Park (1.5 Miles Driving Distance)

Measuring over 1,300 acres, Forest Park provides a calm oasis in the center of St. Louis, and is in many ways the city’s cultural epicenter. Check out the website for all the attractions!

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Saint Louis Zoo stone entrance sign welcoming visitors along the walkway near Clayton Plaza Hotel

St. Louis Zoo

Admission is free at this large zoo, which opened over a century ago and features over 18,000 animals.

 

Spring Hours 2026

Last entry is 15 minutes before listed closing time.

February 28 through May 21, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily (Zoo closes at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20)

See special evening hours for ticketed Animals Aglow (March 13-May 17)

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ctivate Games room featuring players on an interactive glowing blue and red LED light floor grid near Clayton Plaza Hotel

Activate Games

Beautifully renovated and expanded within the last five years, this museum also offers free admission and a wide-ranging collection of art dating from the Pre-Columbian era to present day.

 

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The Muny outdoor musical theatre stage venue located Forest Park near Clayton Plaza Hotel

The MUNY

The nickname for the Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis, an outdoor amphitheater that stages productions in the summer months.

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Saint Louis Science Center indoor interactive museum exhibit displaying high overhead structures near Clayton Plaza Hotel

St. Louis Science Center

This museum also includes the McDonnell Planetarium and the recently-built Exploradome, and offers free admission.

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Gateway Arch National Park monument landscape scenic view from lawn near Clayton Plaza Hotel

Gateway Arch (10 Miles Driving Distance, Or Short MetroLink Ride)

No visit to St. Louis is complete without catching sight of the city’s famous arch.

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City Museum exterior entrance showing large outdoor metal climbing framework structure near Clayton Plaza Hotel

The City Museum

Housed in an old shoe factory in Downtown St. Louis, City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground full of weirdly wonderful spaces to explore. 

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Busch Stadium baseball field view with St. Louis skyline background near Clayton Plaza Hotel

Busch Stadium (8.5 Miles Driving Distance, Or Short MetroLink Ride)

Catch the St. Louis Cardinals in action at this nearly 44,000-seat stadium, which opened in 2006.

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The Magic House children museum exterior entrance garden sign near Clayton Plaza Hotel

The Magic House

The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that offers a wide variety of hands-on learning experiences encouraging and inspiring children of all ages to become lifelong learners. The interactive museum is open to the public and also offers field trips, family STEAM nights, scout programs, and summer camps. 

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Washington University in St. Louis crest logo sign display near Clayton Plaza

Washington University In St. Louis (1.3 Miles Driving Distance, Or Short MetroLink Ride)

This prestigious undergraduate and graduate institution counts Rhodes Scholars and Nobel laureates among its alumni, and boasts a leafy, 170-acre campus.

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Delmar Loop neighborhood sign with vibrant street backdrop near Clayton Plaza

Delmar Loop (1.8 Miles Driving Distance)

Whether you’re interested in vintage clothes or high-end boutiques, you can find them here in this exciting neighborhood, which is also home to great restaurants and The Pageant Concert NightClub, a popular concert venue.

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Saint Louis Galleria outdoor shopping mall walkway leading to the entrance near Clayton Plaza Hotel

Galleria Shopping Center (2 Miles Driving Distance, Or Short MetroLink Ride)

The Galleria offers many high-end stores, featuring the newest and most popular fashions. It also has an array of delicious restaurants in which to enjoy a meal.

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