Plenty of Fun for Kids and the Young at Heart
St. Louis offers something – many things -- for whole family… animal encounters, a trip to the moon and more. Sure,
lots of cities claim to be "family-friendly" or "kid-centric," but St. Louis means it. Fuel up the Ford truck because you are going to be zipping all over town.
Not only are there plenty of activities and attractions that are geared toward kids of all ages, but many of those attractions are free, which makes St. Louis a budget-friendly destination for families. Some of the city’s most popular attractions offer free admission, including the Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Grant’s Farm, Saint Louis Zoo, Purina Farms, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour.
There are also a lot of places to go where the kids can interact with the exhibits and use up some of that excess energy. Plus, they’ll probably learn a lot in the process. Pile all the Cub Scouts into the Ford SUV and give them the opportunity to earn a merit badge through one of the attractions’ education programs.
St. Louis also has a variety of activities that serve as destinations in themselves, such as the Six Flags St. Louis theme park or Steinberg Rink in Forest Park. Plus, there are plenty of indoor activities like the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis for those days when the weather isn’t necessarily cooperating.
In fact, Zagat’s U.S. Family Travel Guide calls The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum the top attraction for kids in the United States. Other St. Louis attractions praised in the guide include the Saint Louis Science Center, Purina Farms, City Museum, Butterfly House and Missouri Botanical Garden.
When the crew gets hungry, there’s an abundance of restaurants that cater to taste buds in all stages of development. There are hundreds of one-of-a-kind eateries, which range from quick and casual to fine dining.
