10 Cities on a Shoestring
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#6 of 10: St. Louis, Missouri
Catch the spirit of this friendly Midwestern city where you'll be pleased to find a plethora of things to do and see that are just perfect for families. And best of all – many of them are 100 percent free. You might want to spring for the trip to the top of St. Louis' world-famous Gateway Arch ($10-$20 per person) but beyond that, there's heavy fun to be had that's light on the pocketbook.
- Forest Park
Free.Most of the attractions in this expansive park are free, not the least of which is the incredible St. Louis Zoo. (Don't miss the penguins or the carousel.) The park also offers biking trails, ball fields, a science center, and playgrounds, playgrounds, playgrounds.
- Grant's Farm
Free; though parking in the lot is $10 per car.A tram and petting zoo are the big draw for young children at this, the ancestral home of the Busch (as in, Anheuser-Busch) family. Majestic Clydesdale horses are housed in barns near the entrance, which will delight horse lovers.
- National Great Rivers Museum
Free.Budding scientists and engineers will love to learn about the history of the Mississippi River and how locks and dams work at this fascinating – and free - museum about 20 minutes outside downtown St. Louis. Tours, interactive exhibits, and a wading fountain make this especially fun for older kids, school-age and up.
And for more ideas from the locals, visit our Chicago and Midwest Travelers Group.
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