• History,  Kid Activities,  Missouri,  Museums,  National Parks,  St. Louis

    Explore History at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

    While most visitors to St. Louis make a point to visit Gateway Arch National Park, another nearby National Park site often falls under the radar. The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is well worth the trip to visit. This site preserves the home where the Union Civil War General and 18th president once lived. Read on to learn all about the best tips to explore history at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site History…

  • Day Trip,  Kids,  Missouri,  Museums,  St. Louis,  Trips

    The Best Free Things to do in St. Louis

    St. Louis is a great place to live or travel on a budget. Many people are blown away that so many of the top attractions around town don’t charge a penny of admission. Part of the reason we are able to adventure so often is because it costs so little to explore locally! While some places do have a charge for parking or extra activities, general admission to all of these attractions is completely free. Gateway Arch National Park The…

  • Day Trip,  Kids,  Missouri,  Museums,  Trips

    Best Tips for Visiting Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium

    We recently visited the highly rated Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri and it lives up to its acclaim. This 350,000 square foot attraction features over 1.5 miles of exhibits. Pack your walking shoes and get ready for a wildlife adventure to remember! The Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium first opened in 2001 as a much smaller attraction. It closed for extensive renovations before reopening in 2017. Johnny Morris, the owner and CEO of Bass Pro…

  • Hikes,  Kids,  Museums,  Playgrounds,  St. Louis

    Ultimate St. Louis Summer Fun List

    The St. Louis are has so many great attractions and activities to make memories all summer long. If you are trying to find the very best playgrounds, hikes, museums, and more to keep your kids happy and entertained this summer, then this post is for you! Scroll on down to find family fun for a variety of categories whether you are looking for water fun or to just stay cool indoors. You can find a full list of clickable links…

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    The City Museum in St. Louis: A Unique Playground for All Ages

    The City Museum is one of those places you have to see in person to believe. Not your typical museum in any way, the City Museum is more like a giant jungle gym full of slides, tunnels, caves, and secret tunnels. Where else can you climb inside a giant whale, shimmy up a tunnel to an airplane, or ride down a 10 story slide? In addition, there are the more typical museum exhibits of unique and quirky collections. *This post…