Not only is the garden it self nice to walk through. Your children will enjoy sitting on the sheep statues and feeding the Japanese carp (koi). There is also a new childrens garden. The childrens garden has rope bridges to walk across, a large sandbox, a fountain to play in, tree house, cave and much more. A lot of fun for the children. For St. Louis city and county residents the gardens are free Wednesday and Saturday before noon.
Where two mighty rivers meet. This state park is rather small as state parks go, and is more notable for its history and geological significance than its beauty. Driving from St. Louis to Alton, Il, you’ll come to a great area for eagle watching in the winter. You’ll have to drive a ways off the road, and then a long ways down a dirt road through fields to actually get to the park. There is a nice write-up on the different indian nations that lived in the area, as well as a nice monument for the meeting of the Missouri (aka the “Big Muddy”) and the Mississippi. This also marks the launching point for Lewis and Clark on their great expedition. Worth seeing if you’re in the area and are out sight-seeing.
A great museum for the kids. It is filled with animals (some you can pet), caves for the kids to climb in, free crafts, and slides. It will cost you a small fee to get in but it is worth it when the kids are having a good time so check it out.
The Magic House is one of the premier kids spots in St. Louis. It’s the city’s Children’s Museum. Has tons of activities and exhibits like the very cool electrostatic ball that makes your hair stand on end. It can get crowded…it’s that popular!
The St. Louis zoo is one of the top zoos in the nation. As a bonus, it is free…there is even some free parking, but it is hard to find on busy days. The petting zoo cost a little bit too. This zoo is one of the best kid fun destinations in all of St. Louis. Lots to see, with upgraded and new exhibits being added regularly. My family loves the penguin house and the monkey house, of course.
St. Louis is not known for its selection of TexMex and Mexican food, but Nacho Mamas delivers decent TexMex if you’re going to eat it anywhere north of Texas. I recommend the Fajitas Nachos Grande…get the chips on the side. I’m hooked because they’ve got a drive thru and it’s not taco bell!
The Arch is a must-see monument if you’re ever in the mid-west. You can take a tram ride to the top…I jumped out of the tiny car at the last minute as I was seized by a bout of claustrophobia. It is an engineering marvel. In addition to the movie and literature available at the Arch, if you’re planning a trip, there is a Discovery Channel movie on it that you might be able to find at the library or Amazon.
A landmark in St. Louis. They serve great frozen custard (a lot like ice cream). Lines are dauntingly long, but they move incredibly fast…don’t be fooled! This is a must see site when in St. Louis. The Chippewa location is bigger and open for more of the year…but it’s all the same custard!
