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St. Louis with Kids - all of the best places to visit
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St Louis is one of my favorite places to visit as a family. Here's my top recommendations on places to add to your itinerary.
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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in St Louis

These are the best things to do in St Louis with kids!

 
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Here's my list of the best kid-friendly things to do in St Louis!
St. Louis With Kids: 30 Fun Things To Do
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Kids can earn their Junior Ranger badges at Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
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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
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If you are traveling with kids, you MUST visit the City Museum!
City Museum
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Cruising on the river in front of the Arch is an awesome experience!
Riverboat Cruises
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The St Louis Zoo is amazing and FREE! Plan on spending an entire day here.
Saint Louis Zoo
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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
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This free art museum is worth checking out!
Saint Louis Art Museum
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Learn all about Grant's Missouri roots at this NHS. Kids can earn a junior ranger badge here!
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
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Interested in Missouri history? This museum is the perfect way to learn all about it.
Missouri History Museum
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Aquariums are always a hit with kids.
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
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You can see lots of different farm animals and the Budweiser Clydesdales at Grant's Farm.
Grant's Farm
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If you are traveling with young kids, Magic House is a great place to visit.
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
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This is a great educational and fun place for the kids.
Saint Louis Science Center
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Let the kids run off some energy at Forest Park.
Nature Playscape — Forest Park
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Kid-Friendly Hotels

St Louis is an amazing family-friendly destination. Here's some hotels that are great for families.

 
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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
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Holiday Inn Express is always a great option with kids!
Top 24 St. Louis Hotels by IHG
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This Drury is a great family-friendly option downtown.
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH
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Downtown hotels make it super easy to see all of the major sights.
HILTON PENNYWELL ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH
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