Family
Kidding Around St. Louis
2 Days 4 stops
A family-focused itinerary hitting St. Louis's best kid-friendly attractions — the free zoo, Magic House, City Museum, and the Gateway Arch.
1
Saint Louis Zoo
3–4 hoursStart with the world-class, completely free Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park. Kids go wild for the sea lion shows, the penguin house, and the living world exhibit.
Tip: Go early to avoid crowds and to catch animal feeding times. Check the schedule online.
2
City Museum
3 hoursThe most spectacular playground ever built. Children will run out of energy before they run out of things to explore. The 10-story slide alone is worth the trip.
Tip: Kids 12 and under $15, adults $20. Rooftop Ferris wheel is $3 extra.
3
Gateway Arch Tram Ride
1.5 hoursRide the tram to the top of America's tallest monument for spectacular views. Kids are mesmerized by the tiny egg-shaped tram cars and the view from the observation windows at the top.
Tip: Children under 3 are free. Book tickets in advance during summer.
4
Magic House Children's Museum
2.5 hoursSpend a morning at the Magic House in Kirkwood — 100+ hands-on exhibits in a beautiful Victorian mansion that makes learning feel like pure play.
Tip: $14.50 per person regardless of age. Members can visit free.