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Gateway Arch
707 North 1st St, St. Louis Riverfront, St. Louis, MO 63102
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The Gateway Arch is St. Louis's most notable landmark. It is the focal point of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park and was built in the 1960's to commemorate the point at which many 19th century pioneers stopped for supplies before continuing West. A large plaza with terrazzo floors, a fountain, and a gift shop are located in the entrance area, along with the Museum of Westward Expansion and the Arch Odyssey Theatre, which shows films about the construction of the arch. Ride the tram to an observation room and witness spectacular views of the city.
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Grant's Farm
10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 · 314-843-1700
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This farm once belonged to Ulysses S. Grant and was bought by the Busch family almost a hundred years ago. Today, the estate, compliments of Anheuser-Busch, is a wildlife preserve. Travel in an open-air coach past Mirror Lake to Grant's Cabin, constructed by Grant in 1856. Ride past Deer Park and view bison, elk, antelope, zebras, llamas and ostriches. See the famous Clydesdales in their pastures next to the stables. Enjoy entertaining, educational shows at the Tier Garten Amphitheater. You can also visit the petting area and hand-feed the smaller animals.
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Magic House
516 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 · 314-822-8900
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St. Louis's award-winning children's museum was designed to appeal to everyone, and there are exhibits and activities for every age group. It's the ideal place to encourage exploration and a sense of adventure, and help instill a love of learning: colorful, safe spaces for babies and toddlers, exciting "real world" adventures for young children, fascinating science and history sections for older kids, and a create-your-own-art room for everyone! Everything is hands-on and guaranteed fun.
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These beautiful caves are filled with spectacular mineral formations that delight visitors. They are rich in history, as well. The caves were honored by Native Americans as the home of their god and were used by 19th century outlaw Jesse James and his gang as a hideout. Tours lasting 80-90 minutes are guided by trained and informative rangers. A motel, campgrounds, canoe floats, riverboat rides, gift shop and restaurant are situated on the premises. The caverns are located approximately an hour from St. Louis.
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The locals know the Missouri Botanical Garden as Shaw's Garden. This magnificent spot features North America's largest traditional Japanese garden, a Victorian garden (with walk-through maze), the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening, and the Climatron Complex, an award-winning geodesic dome and rainforest conservatory. The structure was built to simulate seven different climates and houses rare tropical plants and flowers, towering palm trees, and beautiful streams and waterfalls.
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GRAFTON. If you're looking for relief from the summer heat, this waterpark along Grafton's Great River has cool fun for the entire family. Thrilling flumes, a kid-friendly water "obstacle course," a slow-paced tubing experience, and the dizzying Swirlpool – they're all under the Raging Rivers rubric. Daredevils especially love Runaway Rafts, which features a careening, 600-foot tube ride through simulated rapids. Two cafes provide sustenance in the form of hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza.
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Six Flags St. Louis features eight themed areas of spectacular adventure designed around the fascinating history of the city itself. Enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment along with the thrills and delights of breathtaking rides, including The Boss, a wooden roller coaster ranked among the country's Top 10 wooden coasters for it's heart-stopping drops and turns.
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MIDTOWN. Come face to face with a dinosaur. Experience an earthquake. Brave a virtual thrill ride. Do all these things at the St. Louis Science Center, where science comes alive. The center houses an Omnimax theater that features larger than life, realistic shows on a variety of topics. Eat at the Galaxy Café or browse the Science Shop for take-home goodies. A skywalk over the highway connects the center to the McDonnell Planetarium. On the way over, you can get tough on motorists by turning cop and monitoring speeds of traffic below via a radar gun.
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This well-known St. Louis landmark was once the country's busiest passenger-rail terminal. The century old Romanesque-style building is designed with enormous arched ceilings, skylights, exposed beams and girders, polished brick walkways, and brass railings. It has been beautifully restored and houses more than 80 unique shops, restaurants, a cinema, a hotel, nightlife, and even a small lake – all under a single roof.
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St. Louis Zoo
One Government Dr, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110 · 314-781-0900
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More than 6,000 animals live in natural habitat areas constructed to resemble bluffs, pampas, lakes, and woods. Visit the Children's Zoo, New River's Edge and Insectarium, the Jungle of the Apes, and Big Cat Country, with lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards. Ride the Zooline Railroad around the park's beautifully landscaped grounds.
When school winds down, whether it's for summer, winter, or spring break, we yearn for an escape from the daily grind. We need to relax, yet we also want to create lasting family memories – let's face it, our lives are busier than ever and when we finally take time to get away, we want to make the most of it. Finding the perfect family vacation is a challenge. But our suggestions have appeal for both children and their parents, from amusement parks and historic sites to fine dining restaurants and upscale shopping neighborhoods. Cities do attract their fair share of the tourist trade, but you can still find less crowded spots and create family- and budget-friendly vacations.
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