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Things to do with kids in St. Louis

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in St. Louis — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in St. Louis. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Saint Louis Zoo

    4.8 (40,630)1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

    A well-rated zoo in St. Louis.

  2. 02

    The Gateway Arch

    4.7 (42,326)St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

    A well-rated monument in St. Louis.

  3. 03

    Busch Stadium

    4.8 (35,557)700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

    A well-rated stadium in St. Louis.

  4. 04

    Missouri Botanical Garden

    4.9 (18,005)4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in St. Louis.

  5. 05

    City Museum

    4.7 (23,143)750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

    A well-rated museum in St. Louis.

  6. 06

    Gateway Arch National Park

    4.8 (15,584)St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

    A well-rated national park in St. Louis.

  7. 07

    Saint Louis Science Center

    4.6 (11,855)5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

    A well-rated museum in St. Louis.

  8. 08

    Saint Louis Art Museum

    4.8 (9,171)1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

    A well-rated art museum in St. Louis.

  9. 09

    Forest Park

    4.8 (34,399)St. Louis, MO 63112, USA

    A well-rated city park in St. Louis.

  10. 10

    Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

    4.8 (12,148)6726 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO 63109, USA

    A well-rated ice cream shop in St. Louis.

  11. 11

    St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

    4.3 (10,759)201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

    A well-rated aquarium in St. Louis.

  12. 12

    Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site

    4.7 (5,036)30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA

    A well-rated historical place in St. Louis.

  13. 13

    Tower Grove Park

    4.7 (7,971)4257 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

    A well-rated park in St. Louis.

  14. 14

    The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

    4.9 (4,320)4431 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA

    A well-rated church in St. Louis.

  15. 15

    Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery

    4.6 (1,923)1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA

    A well-rated brewery in St. Louis.

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How were these things to do with kids in St. Louis chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for St. Louis, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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