With the APA Junior Championships moving to St. Louis, you may want to explore some of the great attractions the city has to offer! We’ve put together our Top 10 Family-Friendly Places to visit in St. Louis to help you out!
10. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard – This family-owned frozen custard company has been a St. Louis staple since 1929! http://teddrewes.com/
9. Six Flags – Six Flags is Missouri’s biggest, most popular, family attraction featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows, activities and even a water park! https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis
8. Busch Stadium/Ballpark Village – Home to the St. Louis Cardinals, Busch Stadium is an icon in the city! At Ballpark Village, just across from the stadium, you can catch sporting games and grab St. Louis grub. http://www.stlballparkvillage.com/
7. Forest Park – Forest Park has it all! This is where the St. Louis Zoo is located as well as the Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, World’s Fair Pavilion, The Muny (look for shows in the summer), as well as several dining options and recreation activities. https://www.forestparkforever.org/park-attractions/
6. Grant’s Farm – Grant’s Farm features more than 900 animals, rides, shows and even complimentary Anheuser-Busch samples for the adults! http://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html
5. Gateway Arch – St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch features a tram ride to the top where you can get a view St. Louis like no other! https://www.gatewayarch.com/
4. Science Center – Founded as a planetarium in 1963, the St. Louis Science Center is a super cool science museum that also features the OMNIMAX Theater and special exhibits! https://www.slsc.org/
3. Magic House – This children’s museum offers tons of hands-on, interactive activities for kids of all ages! https://www.magichouse.org/
2. City Museum – Here you can climb around and get active with your kids…or, if you’d rather not, you can take in the amazing repurposed architecture, watch your kids have a blast and even enjoy a drink! There’s SO much to do here! https://www.citymuseum.org/
1. St. Louis Zoo – Rated one of the top zoos in the country, the St. Louis Zoo features 18,000 animals on over 90 acres. And, did we mention, it’s FREE?! It’s a must-see for anyone visiting St. Louis, which is why it’s at the top of our list! https://www.stlzoo.org/
