Area Excursions

Take a Tour of the Arch

The Saint Louis Arch, also known as the Gateway Arch, is the most iconic building in Saint Louis. Built-in 1965 to symbolize Saint Louis’s historic position as America’s “Gateway to the West”, it has become a symbol of what the city was and what it is today. Visiting the Arch is a popular stop for those Read More…

June was Out of this World at the Moonrise Hotel and Eclipse Restaurant

Many people are having a great time this summer staying at the Moonrise Hotel and also having a superb meal at the Eclipse Restaurant. Here are just some of the things our customers were saying in June. Hotels.com Hotels.com Reviewer 10/10 Great stay. This hotel was 10 times better than the last hotel we stayed at when we Read More…

Strawberry Moon

On June 24, 2021, there will be a beautiful Strawberry Moon in the celestial sky; it is going to be a full moon, too. You might think it’s called a Strawberry Moon because of its color, but you would be wrong. Why is it called a Strawberry Moon? A Strawberry Moon might look slightly red Read More…

Visit Forest Park to Enjoy Nature During your Stay

Forest Park is one of America’s largest city parks, and it’s just a 10-minute walk from the Moonrise Hotel. Forest Park opened in 1876 and has over 1,300 acres of nature and attractions to see. We will highlight some of the most popular ones that our guests love to visit. What are some of the Read More…