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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Saint Louis ZooParent rating: ![]() Location: Forest Park, One Government Drive, Saint Louis, MO The Saint Louis Zoo is the winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best day camp for teens |
Shakespeare FestivalParent rating: ![]() Location: Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO Younger children may not completely understand the distinct language, drama, and pacing of a Shakespeare play, but the Shakespeare Festival's lively atmosphere, picnicking on the green, 20-minu...
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Museum of TransportationParent rating: ![]() Location: 3015 Barrett Station Road, Saint Louis, MO Trains, planes, and automobiles, indeed. More than seventy real locomotives are housed on the 150 acres of the Museum of Transportation; they're joined by planes, vintage cars, trolleys,...
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Missouri Botanical GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best eco-friendly place for families in St. Louis, t...
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The Butterfly HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 15193 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO Facing a picturesque lake and fountain inside Faust Park, The Butterfly House...
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Grant's FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 10501 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO More than 1,000 animals, representing more than 100 different species from six continents, reside on the expansive and award-winning Grant's Farm; the name derives from the fact that Uly...
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Powder Valley Conservation Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 11715 Cragwold Road, Saint Louis, MO Hikers and power walkers flock to the three miles of paved trails on the rocky slopes surrounding the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. These are strictly walking trails - no jog...
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St. Louis Carousel - Faust ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 15189 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO Dating back to 1929, the St. Louis Carousel is a favorite venue for birthday parties among young city residents. Parties cost $175 for two hours - price includes private use of the Galle...
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Turtle PlaygroundParent rating: ![]() Location: 5595 Grand Drive, Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor Center, Saint Louis, MO One of Forest Park's best-known play...
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Benton ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: South Jefferson and Arsenal Street, Saint Louis, MO Historic, 14-acre Benton Park - created in 1866 - features a man-made lake, stocked with fish and crossed by a rustic, picturesque bridge. The park also features a reflecting poo... |
Soulard MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 730 Carroll Street, Saint Louis, MO Credited by many as that which helped the Soulard Historic District...
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Sioux Passage ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 17930 Old Jamestown Road, Florissant, MO The 188-acre Sioux Passage Park, one side of which abuts the Mississippi River, offers horseback riding and hiking trails, tennis courts, two playgrounds, picnic sites, and reservable pi...
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Riverlands Migratory Bird SanctuaryParent rating: ![]() Location: 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary has been officially designated by the National Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area: A number of common and rare birds - including bald eagl...
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Belleville Main StreetParent rating: ![]() Location: 227 East Main Street, Belleville, IL Boasting a shopping-and-entertainment district that is nearly 200 years old along with small-town charm, historic Belleville Main Street features the Lincoln Theatre, many art gal...
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Eckert's Country Store & FarmsParent rating: ![]() Location: 951 Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL Kids love Eckert's, plain and simple. Indeed, the farm and its many activities tickle everyone's fancy. The U-Pick orchards - the largest pick-your-own operation in the... |







