Where is a fun place to go in St. Louis for a 12 and 6 year old?

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chief29

I've been to the science museum with my nephews who are in the same age range. We had a good time and learned a lot of interesting things. I would suggest a Cardinals baseball game. I believe St. Louis fans to be family friendly. Usually day games are less crazy than night games, but in St. Louis the crowds don't get as crazy as in other towns (like Chicago - wrigley is a beer garden and US Cellular field has a lot of fights from the blue collar drinkers). That's all I've done with my nephews in St. Louis. Have fun.

The Lou

The Magic House, located in suburban St. Louis, is a can't miss attraction. I went many times when I was young, and routinely take my kids when in town to visit relatives. It offers a wide variety of things to capture kids' imagination.

From a website dedicated to kid-friendly St. Louis attractions:
"In fact, the popular Magic House, St. Louis Childrenâ€™s Museum (www.magichouse.org), is at the very top of the list in the Zagat Surveysâ€™ U.S. Family Travel Guide. Noted for having the most child appeal of any attraction in the country, the Magic House beat the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and other nationally known sights for the honors. "

You can find inforation on The Magic House at http://www.magichouse.com/HTML/whatsnew.htm

The City Museum (http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp) and Grant's Farm (http://www.grantsfarm.com/) are other favorites. Of course, the zoo, Arch and Science Museum are also worth a visit.

chuckles

the Science Center and the St. Louis Zoo are the best around, the new penguin house is so fun for all ages. The City Museum is also alot of fun for both of those ages lots to do there for the whole day. The Arch is also an okay trip if you have never been. I would say the City Museum and then the Zoo would be the top picks for me.

thetachibabe

I loved going to the Zoo and the Science Center. The science center is so much fun! there is tons of interactive things to do.

tlf50_1949

The St Louis Zoo it is a great zoo. I loved it when I was a Kid Haven't been there in a lot a years. I'm sure that is has only improved since then. There also is Forest Park and the Arch other things in the area I can't remember what there called. They are fun to go to.

Allison L

City Museum, without a doubt. There's something there for everyone.
Or try the zoo, the Science Center (very hands-on), Grants Farm, the Arch, the Art Museum (it has mummies!)

amyhector2004

Definately the Science Center in Forrest Park. I am 25 and still love to go. Also, check out a ballgame in the new Busch Stadium. Have fun.

music_chick5

science center, zoo, city museum, butterfly house, Grant's Farm

cjmay9

science center and zoo

might_be_me

The Magic House
The Butterfly House
The City Museum
The Gateway Arch
Take a riverboat cruise
The Zoo
The Science Center/Planetarium
The History Museum
A Cardinals baseball game
Union Station
The Art Museum

bestinax

Check out the City Museum, it is THE best place to go to in Downtown St. Louis. It's very unique and kids will have a blast. It costs to get in but worth every penny

ceo5891492

The City Museum is easily the most fun place to go for that age group. It has everything from climbing around in tunnels to an arts and crafts room to an airplane that can be walked across (with safety of course) to a two story slide. Getting bored is impossible. I'm 21-years-old, and I still enjoy going to the City Museum.

There is a fee incurred. I think it's something like $10. I'm not sure exactly. And since it's crowded, parking without a parking meter is difficult to find on Washington Street.

maddies_mummy05

as a kid i loved going to Six Flags in Eureka just off highway 44... best place for kids!

LeadTptJazzStud

not the science center...the city museum. there are slides and lots of different hands on activities for both of those ages, and it is fun for grown ups too. it's a great place to spend a few hours at! look at stltoday.com for their features

Jewel

One of the places you can go is the St. Louis Science Center. There are many activities people of all ages can do. One of the areas is the Omnimax. People of all ages can go there to watch a presentation. It's like a movie theater, except the screen is 10x bigger.

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