St Louis is one of my favorite places to visit as a family. There are so many great indoor, outdoor, and free things to do. Between the Arch, Zoo, and amazing museums, there are so many things to add to your itinerary.
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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in St Louis
Kid-Friendly Hotels
Kid-Friendly Things to Do in St Louis
These are the best things to do in St Louis with kids!
Here's my list of the best kid-friendly things to do in St Louis!
St. Louis With Kids: 30 Fun Things To Do
Kids can earn their Junior Ranger badges at Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Let me take all of the work out of planning your St Louis family vacation with this 7-day itinerary.
The Perfect St. Louis Family Vacation
If you are traveling with kids, you MUST visit the City Museum!
City Museum
Cruising on the river in front of the Arch is an awesome experience!
Riverboat Cruises
The St Louis Zoo is amazing and FREE! Plan on spending an entire day here.
Saint Louis Zoo
With a children's garden in addition to all of the other amazing themed gardens, this is an excellent place to visit during a family vacation.
Missouri Botanical Garden
This free art museum is worth checking out!
Saint Louis Art Museum
Learn all about Grant's Missouri roots at this NHS. Kids can earn a junior ranger badge here!
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Interested in Missouri history? This museum is the perfect way to learn all about it.
Missouri History Museum
Aquariums are always a hit with kids.
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
You can see lots of different farm animals and the Budweiser Clydesdales at Grant's Farm.
Grant's Farm
If you are traveling with young kids, Magic House is a great place to visit.
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
This is a great educational and fun place for the kids.
Saint Louis Science Center
Let the kids run off some energy at Forest Park.
Nature Playscape — Forest Park
Kid-Friendly Hotels
St Louis is an amazing family-friendly destination. Here's some hotels that are great for families.
Here's a round up of the best kid-friendly hotels in St Louis.
THE 10 BEST Saint Louis Family Hotels 2025 (with Prices) - Tripadvisor
Holiday Inn Express is always a great option with kids!
Top 24 St. Louis Hotels by IHG
This Drury is a great family-friendly option downtown.
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH
Downtown hotels make it super easy to see all of the major sights.
