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Family-Friendly & Cultural Attractions in St. Louis This guide highlights top entertainment, parks, and cultural attractions in St. Louis, tailored for international faculty and their families. Explore museums, outdoor spaces, and family-friendly venues across the city.
Cultural Attractions
Gateway Arch National Park: Panoramic views, museum, and riverboat cruises.
Forest Park: Art Museum, Zoo, Science Center, and History Museum - all free
City Museum: Interactive museum with tunnels, slides, and rooftop Ferris wheel.
Laumeier Sculpture Park: 105-acre open-air museum with over 60 sculptures.
St. Louis Union Station: Aquarium, Ferris wheel, ropes course, and more.
Family-Friendly Attractions
St. Louis Zoo: Free zoo with over 16,000 animals and seasonal exhibits.
St. Louis Aquarium: 13,000 animals, ropes course, and St. Louis Wheel.
Grant's Farm: Petting zoo, carousel, and animal encounters.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Children's Garden with treehouses and water play.
Magic House & MADE for Kids: Hands-on creativity spaces and free family nights.
Parks & Outdoor Fun:
Tower Grove Park: Victorian-style park with farmers markets and yoga meadows.
Creve Coeur Park: Paddle boarding, biking trails, and scenic lake views.
Castlewood State Park: Hiking, biking, and river views.
Lone Elk Park: Drive-through wildlife park with elk and bison.
Faust Park: Fairy forest, historic village, and inclusive playgrounds.
Museums & Learning
Saint Louis Science Center: 700+ interactive exhibits and IMAX theater.
Missouri History Museum: History Clubhouse with dress-up and play areas.
World Chess Hall of Fame: Interactive exhibits and themed chess sets.
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Factory: Free tours with chocolate tasting.
Adventure & Recreation
RYZE Adventure Park: Obstacle courses, zip lines, and mini golf.
Six Flags St. Louis: Rollercoasters, water park, and kids' area.
Victory Raceway: Indoor electric go-karts for kids 6+.
Adventure Valley: Ziplining and paintball in scenic woods.
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