Winter dragged on and on this year, but it’s finally spring!
It’s our humble opinion that spring is St. Louis’ best season. Flowers bloom in Tower Grove Park again, Cardinal’s gear pops up everywhere, and people begin to come out on their porches to chat and enjoy the fresh spring breeze.
As always, St. Louis has a lot to offer young families. We’ve covered popular spots like City Museum and Forest Park before. Here are a few more places to take your kids now that the weather is nearly perfect …
Family Friendly Places that Make St. Louis Great
(1) Grant’s Farm and Purina Farms
We’re rightfully proud of our award-winning zoo, but it’s not the only place to get close to some critters. Grant’s Farm, a Busch family estate once owned by Ulysses S. Grant, has a petting area, tours through a wildlife preserve, and even animal shows that are sure to wow the kids. There are carnival rides, too and – maybe best of all – beer for the parents.
If you’re a dog lover, you’ll love the dog shows at Purina Farms. There, you can watch some agile pups dive or catch flying discs. Purina Farms also features barnyard animals kids can get close to and other play areas with a family farm theme.
(2) Laumeier Sculpture Park
Are regular art museums a little too stuffy for your young ones? Take them to a place where they can run around outside and see beautiful art! The Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the largest sculpture parks in the country, features 60 large-scale art projects spread out over 105 acres of gentle green hills. There are surprises around every corner here, and your kids will love running from sculpture to sculpture. The park is pet-friendly, too!
(3) Museum of Transportation
Do you have a little one who can’t get enough of trains and trucks? We bet you know one … If so, take your little racer to the Museum of Transportation. There, you’ll find just about every vehicle imaginable, from horse-drawn carriages to aircraft – with plenty of classic automobiles and train memorabilia in between. The interactive exhibits will keep your kids busy, and you might enjoy yourself, too.
(4) Citygarden
At 801 Market Street, in the heart of downtown, there’s a little oasis we bet you already know about. Even so, we couldn’t leave Citygarden off our list of fun locations. Why? Because kids simply love it! Let your kiddos run through the spray plaza or get close to the wacky art that dots this perfectly charming park.
(5) Adrenaline Zone and Demolition Ball
We couldn’t forget this fun zone, perfect for your older kids. This St. Charles attraction features laser tag on one side, and bumper cars on the other. Kids can play all day here, and probably will if you let them!
If those five spots aren’t enough, there are always St. Louis classics like Ballpark Village or the iconic Gateway Arch! Plus, nature reserves where your family can picnic, wander in the woods, or simply enjoy this beautiful spring weather. Did we leave your favorite location off our list? Let us know!
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