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Best FREE Family-Friendly Activities in St. Louis, MO!
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items St. Louis might not have a beach or the mountains, but it does have an incredible variety of family-friendly, fun activities that are completely FREE to enjoy! I've compiled a list of some of the most popular free attractions, as well as a few more t...
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We are spoiled with one of the best zoos in the entire country - but did you know it's completely FREE to attend the zoo? How amazing is that?! There are some paid attractions and activities inside the zoo (such as shows, train ride, gift shop, food/...
Saint Louis Zoo
We are so lucky to have such a beautiful art museum available to visit, and for free!! It's located inside Forest Park, which is one of the largest parks in America (also free).
Saint Louis Art Museum
Grants farm is a smaller scale "zoo" that's great for families and is free to visit. There are paid attractions inside the park (like feeding the baby goats!), but it's completely free to enjoy!
Grant's Farm
The Science Center is such a fun place to bring your family! This museum, planetarium and discovery center is totally free, and has tons of educational and inspiring exhibits for the whole family.
St. Louis Science Center
The Transportation Museum restores, preserves, and displays a wide variety of vehicles spanning 15 decades of American history: cars, boats, aircraft, and in particular, locomotives and railroad equipment from around the United States. The museum is ...
National Museum of Transportation
If you're a history buff, this is a must-stop for you. Also located in Forest Park, this beautiful, historic museum is completely free to visit!
Missouri History Museum
If you're an art fan, this is a unique park to visit! Completely free and full of beautiful, large-scale sculptures and other artwork throughout the park.
Laumeier Sculpture Park
If you love chess, you should stop by the Chess Hall of Fame (also home to the largest chess piece)! There are educational exhibits and interactive displays.
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
If you've ever wanted to live out your Willy Wonka dreams, you definitely need to tour the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company factory!
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company
If you're more interested in modern art, the Contemporary Art Museum is for you! ANd better yet, admission is free!
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Okay, I admit, this one isn't for the kiddos necessarily, but this is still a very St. Louis stop on your visit! For the adults in your family, you'll enjoy learning more about the brewing process of this St. Louis staple. You might even get lucky an...
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
Inexpensive Attractions
Make sure you set aside plenty of time to truly enjoy everything the children's museum, The Magic House, has to offer! This exploration center if filled to the brim with activities and exhibits with no shortage of fun play for the kiddos. Sensory, ed...
Magic House
City Museum is a one-of-a-kind attraction that combines art, play, and discovery center all in one cool place. You can enjoy a slide ride down from the roof!
City Museum
The most St. Louis place you can visit is the Gateway Arch! The most notable monument in the area - it's definitely a must-see while you're in town. There's also a spectacular museum at the foot of the monument and a beautiful park surrounding it.
Gateway Arch National Park
This is one of those places you just have to see for yourself. This gorgeous garden is a beautiful visit for any nature lover.
Missouri Botanical Garden
This is a great family-friendly stop for animal lovers! Kids will enjoy the interactive activities such as the dog shows, cow milking and more!
Purina Farms
Eckert's is a great outing any time of year, but especially around seasonal activities, such as apple-picking, pumpkin patches, and Christmas trees!
Eckert's Farm
If you love beautiful architecture and religious art, The Cathedral Basilica boasts one of the largest mosaic collections in the western hemisphere! The Cathedral is open for mass daily and also has a mosaic museum.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
If you're a motorcycle lover, you have to stop here to see a private collection of unique motorcycles from over 20 countries spanning almost 100 years of motorcycle history!
Moto Museum
Paid Attractions That Are Worth the Price
I am biased on this one because the Blues are my favorite, but if you're a sports fan, it doesn't get much better than attending a live hockey game. Fast paced and energetic, it's loads of fun for the sports fans in your life!
St. Louis Blues Games
St. Louis is a well-known sports town, and no team is more loved than the St. Louis Cardinals. With the baseball season spanning many months, there are many opportunities to attend a game! Plenty of fun for the whole family - come on out to the ballp...
St. Louis Cardinals Games
St. Louis is known as the soccer capital of America with so much history of the sport originating here. As one of the newest teams in the MLS league, there is still a lot of excitement around the SC team! Home games are full of so much energy - you'l...
St. Louis City SC Games
The Muny, inside Forest Park, is the oldest and largest outdoor theatre in the country! Seeing a performance at this unique theatre is a must when you're in St. Louis. There are a handful of free seats available for each show, you just have to get th...
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis
The St. Louis Aquarium is so unique! Have you ever visited another aquarium built inside a historic train station? It's such a cool place with a lot of hands-on exhibits! Union Station has many other attractions to visit while you're there, including...
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station