A city of superlatives, St. Louis, also known as the Gateway to the West, boasts trendy dining and shopping, entertainment, nightlife, and, of course, the iconic Gateway Arch. Add to your St. Louis travel guide lesser known attractions as well - you’ll find plenty: St. Louis Central West End features turn-of-the-century palace-like homes, upscale dining, and boutique shopping; The Hill is St. Louis’s Little Italy; and North St. Louis, known as “The Ville,” is the city’s historic African-American neighborhood.