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๐Ÿš— Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois โฌ‡๏ธ โ € Exp ๐Ÿš— Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois โฌ‡๏ธ โ € Explore the river city of Alton for some fun & budget friendly activities! โ € ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐Ÿ’ฆ The National Great Rivers Museums is free and full of interactive exhibits. Be sure to sign up for a free tour of the river lock and dam! โ € ๐Ÿ“ Alton was the home of Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever recorded. You can view his life size statue and chair at 2810 College Ave. โ € ๐ŸŒฟ The Alton area has some beautiful parks to explore. Head to Gordon Moore Park for stunning flowers, gardens, trails, and three great playgrounds! One of the playgrounds is accessible for all abilities. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ For some real hiking, head a few miles north to Godfrey to explore the Nature Institute. There are trails for all abilities with river views and waterfalls. โš ๏ธ Trails open for the season April 1! โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ During the summer head to Riverfront Park for the cute and fun splash pad next to amphitheater. The Alton Farmer's Market and seasonal events often have this area full of activities. โ € ๐Ÿฆ… Take a drive over the Clark Bridge to West Alton and the Audubon Center at Riverlands. This area has more trails and a nature center. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ In Alton you can view the ruins of a Civil War Confederate Prison, see the site of Lincoln's House Divided Speech, or view the Elijah Lovejoy monument. โ € ๐Ÿ›ถHead 10 minutes away to Hartford to browse the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This amazing museum includes interactive exhibits and replica cabins. โ € ๐Ÿ‘€ From May to October you can take an elevator to the top of the Lewis & Clark Conference Tower for a bird's eye view of confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Don't miss browsing the charming shops in downtown Alton. @funkyplanettoys is a must with kids! โ € ๐ŸŒ… See the sun go down by riverfront park or along the levee bike trail. โ € ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ When you are ready to eat, try @postcommons for coffee & breakfast, @myjustdesserts for lunch & pie, @thebrownbagbistroalton for soups & sandwiches, or @dukebakery for sweet treats. โ € ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ Alton is the starting point for the gorgeous Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the River Road to Grafton. @riversandroutes @enjoyillinois
๐ŸŒผSpring G I V E A W A Y! ๐ŸŒผ โ € ๐ŸŒทSpring is ๐ŸŒผSpring G I V E A W A Y! ๐ŸŒผ โ € ๐ŸŒทSpring is here! To celebrate and to say Thank You to all my followers, I've partnered with some small business and local attractions for an AMAZING haul of goodies! โ € โ‡๏ธ One lucky winner will receive: โ € ๐Ÿฆ– 6 vouchers each for all of these: Becoming Jane exhibition, OMNIMAX film, a Star Show in the Planetarium, & entrance to the Discovery Room from @stlsciencecenter ๐Ÿš— A Road Trip tee, hat, money pouch, and key fob from @happycamperclothingco ๐Ÿฃ 1 toy filled egg or 3 unfilled personalized eggs from @2plus3equalswe ๐ŸฉนOne GoKit or $50 credit to @keepgoingfirstaid ๐Ÿšข 4 tickets for a Riverboat cruise from @riverboatsstl ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ4 pack of family passes or pack of 2 adult climbing tickets plus 2 mini golf passes at @ryze_adventure ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ 4 pack of passes to @themagichouse โ € To enter: โ˜‘๏ธ 1. Like and SAVE this post โ˜‘๏ธ 2. Follow @midwestnomadfamily โ˜‘๏ธ 3. Follow ALL of the giveaway sponsors above โ˜‘๏ธ 4. Tell me your favorite part about spring and tag a friend! Tag more friends in comments for more entries, one tag per comment! โญBONUS: Share in stories and tag me for a bonus entry! โ € GIVEAWAY closes Saturday, March 25th at noon Central time. Must be 18 years or older to win. Giveaway not affiliated in any way with Instagram. โ € โš ๏ธ Beware of any fake or spam accounts. This is my only account and the winner will be messaged directly from me and announced in stories. No clicking links or downloads required to enter! โ € #explorestlouis #stlouismom #stlmom #stlstaycation #314mom #stlouis
๐Ÿ’ฆ Get summer ready with FOSS! ๐Ÿ’ฆ โ € ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Looking to help the kids be safer and more confident in the water this summer? Check out FOSS Swim School to get those skills underway now. โ € ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Spring class enrollment is still active with classes available for all ages from infant to adult. FOSS offers quarterly lessons of 10-15 weekly classes with classes grouped by age and ability. โ € ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ FOSS focuses on developing skills through progressions based on a personalized Swim Path for each student. My kids just started and have already learned some skills! โ € ๐Ÿ“FOSS is based in six Midwest states with four different St. Louis area locations plus a new location coming this fall. โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ Foss makes lessons fun and easy with warm water, large changing rooms, private showers, diaper changing stations, hair dryers, and swimsuit dryers. Parents can watch up close by the pool or behind viewing windows. โ € ๐ŸŒž Who's feeling ready for pool weather? #partner #hosted #fossswimschool #stlmom #stlouismom #stlouis #swim #swimlessons #stlkids #314parent
๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Have you ever wanted to go a real li ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Have you ever wanted to go a real life treasure hunt? โ € โœจWell, now you can! The @runwild.mychild treasure hunt is back this year and participation is FREE! โ € โœจOn the morning of April 22, registered participants will receive a clue to find one of the treasure boxes hidden in 20 different cities around the U.S., including St. Louis! ๐Ÿ‘‰(Swipe right for full list of cities) โ € โœจEach treasure box will contain amazing gear, gift cards, and goodies from outdoor brands and local sponsors. Even if you aren't the first to get the treasure, you may still walk away with some fun swag from Run Wild team members. โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰How to participate: ๐Ÿ”—Register online at Runwildmychild.com or message me for info and link. โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰ If you are an outdoor brand or local business, we would love for you to help with giveaway goodies. Message me or @runwild.mychild for details. โ € ๐Ÿช™ Who's ready for some treasure hunting? #runwildmychild #outdoorkids #stlouismom #stl #explorestlouis #stlmom
๐Ÿ‘‰ Read on to plan a getaway! โ € ๐Ÿš™ Looking f ๐Ÿ‘‰ Read on to plan a getaway! โ € ๐Ÿš™ Looking for a great day trip or weekend adventure? Head 90 minutes south to the scenic Arcadia Valley of Missouri. โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ: ๐Ÿชจ Climb giant rocks and hike the mile loop at Elephant Rocks State Park. โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ Take the ADA accessible trail to view the rushing shut-ins at Johnson's Shut-ins. Keep hiking on several longer trails or go for a swim during the summer. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ Hit the trail at Castor River Shut-ins, Millstream Gardens, Silver Mines Recreation Area, Shepherd Mountain, or Ketcherside Mountain Area for great overlooks or beautiful river views. โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ Hike the Mina Sauk Falls Trail to see both Missouri's highest point and the tallest waterfall in the state. (During rainy seasons.) โ € ๐Ÿช– Visit the Battle of Pilot Knob Historic Site to learn about the Civil War battle โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ See the courthouse in downtown Ironton and see if you can find the mark left by a cannonball. โ € ๐Ÿš‚ Stop at the Visitor Center and Museum in Ironton. There is even a caboose to explore. โ € ๐Ÿšต Mountain bikers can explore the hills and hollers of the popular Shepherd Mountain bike park. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Visit the shops of downtown Ironton and Caledonia. The Old Village Mercantile is a must see! โ € ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿ— Enjoy BBQ at Baylee Joe's in Ironton, have a casual meal at the Iron Mule, or enjoy delicious homemade bread and other fixings at the beautiful and historic Arcadia Academy Kitchen. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† If you wish to make a weekend out of it, the @irontonbungalow is a neat option right in town. Other options are the campground or cabins at Johnson's Shut-ins or the Fort Davidson hotel. For couples, the @wilderland_glamping_cabins look amazing! โ € ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ป๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜€.๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ "๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€" โ € โžก๏ธFollow @midwestnomadfamily for the best adventures in St. Louis and beyond! @visitmo #thatsmymo #midwestliving #midwestmoment #arcadiavalley #stlstaycation #midwestisbest #exploremissouri
๐ŸชจCheck out this unique park โฌ‡๏ธ โ € ๐ŸชจGrah ๐ŸชจCheck out this unique park โฌ‡๏ธ โ € ๐ŸชจGraham Cave State Park is a walk through ancient history. Artifacts have been uncovered in the cave from early inhabitants. In fact, the cave was the first archaeological site in the U.S. to be defined a National Historic Landmark. โ € ๐ŸŒฟWhile you can't enter inside the cave, visitors can explore the mouth of the cave, see wet-weather waterfalls, and explore 386 scenic acres. This park is a great road trip stop off I-70 between St. Louis and Kansas City. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ There are 5 different hiking trails at the park and most are short. The most popular is the Graham Cave Trail. From the lower parking area near the playground, a paved uphill path leads to the cave. If you continue the loop on the unpaved portion, you will climb down steps and boardwalks past a small waterfall. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ The Fern Ridge Trail branches off the Graham Cave Trail to climb past rugged boulders before returning to the parking area. Other trails explore glades and lead along the river. โ € ๐Ÿ›โ›บ The park also features a playground, campground, picnic areas, and restrooms. โ € ๐Ÿ•ก The park is open 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round. mostateparksfoundation @mostateparks @missouristateparks @visitmo #mostateparks #grahamcavestatepark #hikesmidwest #missouri #missourioutdoors #thatsmymo #midwestliving #caves
It's #314day and we are celebrating all the family It's #314day and we are celebrating all the family fun we love in the 314 area code. What's your favorite family spot around St. Louis? #314mom #explorestlouis #stl #stlouismom #stlmom
๐Ÿงฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿงฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿงฌ ๐Ÿ“Kansas City, Missouri โ € โญKid-friendly and interactive exhibits are our jam so Kansas City's Science City was a perfect spot to spend an afternoon. โ € โญScience City is located in the historic and beautiful Union Station. This science museum features over 300 exhibits spread over 100,000 feet of indoor and outdoor space. We had a blast exploring and had to drag the kids away when it was time to leave. โ € Kids can dig for fossils ๐Ÿฆด, explore the brain ๐Ÿง , learn about machines โš™๏ธ, play with water ๐Ÿ’ฆ, discover energy โšก, explore genetics ๐Ÿงฌ , visit a carnival ๐ŸŽฏ , play with optical illusions, and learn about animals. ๐Ÿ A special train exhibit was a big hit for my little rail fans. ๐Ÿš‚ โ € ๐Ÿ’ฒ Admission is $15 on weekdays and $16 on weekends. โ € It was very busy when we visited on a Saturday, but it is big enough that there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. โ € ๐Ÿš— Parking is available at Union Station You can also use the Link enclosed pedestrian bridges which connects to Crown Center if you are exploring both areas. โ € ๐Ÿš‚ Union Station features restaurants and other attractions and traveling exhibits. โ € Who else loves a good science museum for kids? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ @visitmo #thatsmymo #sciencecity @sciencecitykc @visitkc #kansascity #unionstationkc #midwesttravel #midwestblogger #midwesttravel #midwestttavelblog #midwest #midwestmoment #midwestmom
๐Ÿงฑ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐Ÿงฑ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿงฑ โ € We made a quick trip to Kansas City and a visit to the Legoland Discovery Center was high on my kids' list to see. We had a great time exploring all things Lego! โ € The Discovery Center features two small amusement park type rides, a 4D theater, Lego racecar track, mini Kansas City built with 1.5 million Legos, Ninja course, Lego train themed playground, Lego Duplo play area, and tons of Lego building stations. โ € ๐Ÿงฑ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ ๐Ÿ’ฒBuy tickets online in advance using one of the discount codes or discount website links to get FREE kids tickets. ๐Ÿ‘‰These can be found in the Lego magazine (free subscription) or on the back of the small Lego sets that come in a bag for around $6. โ € ๐Ÿ•œ Go early if you can. We had 9:30 tickets and it wasn't crowded at all. By the time we left, it wasn't packed with lines for the rides and the space isn't really big overall. โ € ๐ŸŽข If you go early, do the rides first before the lines get longer. โ € ๐Ÿงฑ Buy the extra activity pack with your admission. It was $7 and included a lanyard with a scavenger hunt and activities. If you collect all the stamps on your lanyard cards, you can earn a small Lego set. โ € ๐Ÿฅช If you get hungry there is a cafe and snack area. โ € ๐ŸŸ Combo tickets are available for both Legoland and the Sea life Aquarium which is right next door. Legoland is located at Crown Center with many other shops and restaurants. โ € Have you been to a Legoland Discovery Center before? @legolandkc @visitkc @crowncenter @visitmo #thatsmymo #legoland #kansascity #visitkc #crowncenter #lego
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Giant City is one of the most beautiful state parks in Illinois and has many amazing trails to choose from.

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๐Ÿš— Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois โฌ‡๏ธ โ € Exp ๐Ÿš— Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois โฌ‡๏ธ โ € Explore the river city of Alton for some fun & budget friendly activities! โ € ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ ๐Ÿ’ฆ The National Great Rivers Museums is free and full of interactive exhibits. Be sure to sign up for a free tour of the river lock and dam! โ € ๐Ÿ“ Alton was the home of Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever recorded. You can view his life size statue and chair at 2810 College Ave. โ € ๐ŸŒฟ The Alton area has some beautiful parks to explore. Head to Gordon Moore Park for stunning flowers, gardens, trails, and three great playgrounds! One of the playgrounds is accessible for all abilities. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ For some real hiking, head a few miles north to Godfrey to explore the Nature Institute. There are trails for all abilities with river views and waterfalls. โš ๏ธ Trails open for the season April 1! โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ During the summer head to Riverfront Park for the cute and fun splash pad next to amphitheater. The Alton Farmer's Market and seasonal events often have this area full of activities. โ € ๐Ÿฆ… Take a drive over the Clark Bridge to West Alton and the Audubon Center at Riverlands. This area has more trails and a nature center. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ In Alton you can view the ruins of a Civil War Confederate Prison, see the site of Lincoln's House Divided Speech, or view the Elijah Lovejoy monument. โ € ๐Ÿ›ถHead 10 minutes away to Hartford to browse the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This amazing museum includes interactive exhibits and replica cabins. โ € ๐Ÿ‘€ From May to October you can take an elevator to the top of the Lewis & Clark Conference Tower for a bird's eye view of confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Don't miss browsing the charming shops in downtown Alton. @funkyplanettoys is a must with kids! โ € ๐ŸŒ… See the sun go down by riverfront park or along the levee bike trail. โ € ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ When you are ready to eat, try @postcommons for coffee & breakfast, @myjustdesserts for lunch & pie, @thebrownbagbistroalton for soups & sandwiches, or @dukebakery for sweet treats. โ € ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ Alton is the starting point for the gorgeous Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the River Road to Grafton. @riversandroutes @enjoyillinois
๐ŸŒผSpring G I V E A W A Y! ๐ŸŒผ โ € ๐ŸŒทSpring is ๐ŸŒผSpring G I V E A W A Y! ๐ŸŒผ โ € ๐ŸŒทSpring is here! To celebrate and to say Thank You to all my followers, I've partnered with some small business and local attractions for an AMAZING haul of goodies! โ € โ‡๏ธ One lucky winner will receive: โ € ๐Ÿฆ– 6 vouchers each for all of these: Becoming Jane exhibition, OMNIMAX film, a Star Show in the Planetarium, & entrance to the Discovery Room from @stlsciencecenter ๐Ÿš— A Road Trip tee, hat, money pouch, and key fob from @happycamperclothingco ๐Ÿฃ 1 toy filled egg or 3 unfilled personalized eggs from @2plus3equalswe ๐ŸฉนOne GoKit or $50 credit to @keepgoingfirstaid ๐Ÿšข 4 tickets for a Riverboat cruise from @riverboatsstl ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ4 pack of family passes or pack of 2 adult climbing tickets plus 2 mini golf passes at @ryze_adventure ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ 4 pack of passes to @themagichouse โ € To enter: โ˜‘๏ธ 1. Like and SAVE this post โ˜‘๏ธ 2. Follow @midwestnomadfamily โ˜‘๏ธ 3. Follow ALL of the giveaway sponsors above โ˜‘๏ธ 4. Tell me your favorite part about spring and tag a friend! Tag more friends in comments for more entries, one tag per comment! โญBONUS: Share in stories and tag me for a bonus entry! โ € GIVEAWAY closes Saturday, March 25th at noon Central time. Must be 18 years or older to win. Giveaway not affiliated in any way with Instagram. โ € โš ๏ธ Beware of any fake or spam accounts. This is my only account and the winner will be messaged directly from me and announced in stories. No clicking links or downloads required to enter! โ € #explorestlouis #stlouismom #stlmom #stlstaycation #314mom #stlouis
๐Ÿ’ฆ Get summer ready with FOSS! ๐Ÿ’ฆ โ € ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Looking to help the kids be safer and more confident in the water this summer? Check out FOSS Swim School to get those skills underway now. โ € ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Spring class enrollment is still active with classes available for all ages from infant to adult. FOSS offers quarterly lessons of 10-15 weekly classes with classes grouped by age and ability. โ € ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ FOSS focuses on developing skills through progressions based on a personalized Swim Path for each student. My kids just started and have already learned some skills! โ € ๐Ÿ“FOSS is based in six Midwest states with four different St. Louis area locations plus a new location coming this fall. โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ Foss makes lessons fun and easy with warm water, large changing rooms, private showers, diaper changing stations, hair dryers, and swimsuit dryers. Parents can watch up close by the pool or behind viewing windows. โ € ๐ŸŒž Who's feeling ready for pool weather? #partner #hosted #fossswimschool #stlmom #stlouismom #stlouis #swim #swimlessons #stlkids #314parent
๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Have you ever wanted to go a real li ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Have you ever wanted to go a real life treasure hunt? โ € โœจWell, now you can! The @runwild.mychild treasure hunt is back this year and participation is FREE! โ € โœจOn the morning of April 22, registered participants will receive a clue to find one of the treasure boxes hidden in 20 different cities around the U.S., including St. Louis! ๐Ÿ‘‰(Swipe right for full list of cities) โ € โœจEach treasure box will contain amazing gear, gift cards, and goodies from outdoor brands and local sponsors. Even if you aren't the first to get the treasure, you may still walk away with some fun swag from Run Wild team members. โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰How to participate: ๐Ÿ”—Register online at Runwildmychild.com or message me for info and link. โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰ If you are an outdoor brand or local business, we would love for you to help with giveaway goodies. Message me or @runwild.mychild for details. โ € ๐Ÿช™ Who's ready for some treasure hunting? #runwildmychild #outdoorkids #stlouismom #stl #explorestlouis #stlmom
๐Ÿ‘‰ Read on to plan a getaway! โ € ๐Ÿš™ Looking f ๐Ÿ‘‰ Read on to plan a getaway! โ € ๐Ÿš™ Looking for a great day trip or weekend adventure? Head 90 minutes south to the scenic Arcadia Valley of Missouri. โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐——๐—ผ: ๐Ÿชจ Climb giant rocks and hike the mile loop at Elephant Rocks State Park. โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ Take the ADA accessible trail to view the rushing shut-ins at Johnson's Shut-ins. Keep hiking on several longer trails or go for a swim during the summer. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ Hit the trail at Castor River Shut-ins, Millstream Gardens, Silver Mines Recreation Area, Shepherd Mountain, or Ketcherside Mountain Area for great overlooks or beautiful river views. โ € ๐Ÿ’ฆ Hike the Mina Sauk Falls Trail to see both Missouri's highest point and the tallest waterfall in the state. (During rainy seasons.) โ € ๐Ÿช– Visit the Battle of Pilot Knob Historic Site to learn about the Civil War battle โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ See the courthouse in downtown Ironton and see if you can find the mark left by a cannonball. โ € ๐Ÿš‚ Stop at the Visitor Center and Museum in Ironton. There is even a caboose to explore. โ € ๐Ÿšต Mountain bikers can explore the hills and hollers of the popular Shepherd Mountain bike park. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Visit the shops of downtown Ironton and Caledonia. The Old Village Mercantile is a must see! โ € ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿ— Enjoy BBQ at Baylee Joe's in Ironton, have a casual meal at the Iron Mule, or enjoy delicious homemade bread and other fixings at the beautiful and historic Arcadia Academy Kitchen. โ € ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† If you wish to make a weekend out of it, the @irontonbungalow is a neat option right in town. Other options are the campground or cabins at Johnson's Shut-ins or the Fort Davidson hotel. For couples, the @wilderland_glamping_cabins look amazing! โ € ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ป๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜€.๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ "๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€" โ € โžก๏ธFollow @midwestnomadfamily for the best adventures in St. Louis and beyond! @visitmo #thatsmymo #midwestliving #midwestmoment #arcadiavalley #stlstaycation #midwestisbest #exploremissouri
๐ŸชจCheck out this unique park โฌ‡๏ธ โ € ๐ŸชจGrah ๐ŸชจCheck out this unique park โฌ‡๏ธ โ € ๐ŸชจGraham Cave State Park is a walk through ancient history. Artifacts have been uncovered in the cave from early inhabitants. In fact, the cave was the first archaeological site in the U.S. to be defined a National Historic Landmark. โ € ๐ŸŒฟWhile you can't enter inside the cave, visitors can explore the mouth of the cave, see wet-weather waterfalls, and explore 386 scenic acres. This park is a great road trip stop off I-70 between St. Louis and Kansas City. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ There are 5 different hiking trails at the park and most are short. The most popular is the Graham Cave Trail. From the lower parking area near the playground, a paved uphill path leads to the cave. If you continue the loop on the unpaved portion, you will climb down steps and boardwalks past a small waterfall. โ € ๐Ÿฅพ The Fern Ridge Trail branches off the Graham Cave Trail to climb past rugged boulders before returning to the parking area. Other trails explore glades and lead along the river. โ € ๐Ÿ›โ›บ The park also features a playground, campground, picnic areas, and restrooms. โ € ๐Ÿ•ก The park is open 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round. mostateparksfoundation @mostateparks @missouristateparks @visitmo #mostateparks #grahamcavestatepark #hikesmidwest #missouri #missourioutdoors #thatsmymo #midwestliving #caves
It's #314day and we are celebrating all the family It's #314day and we are celebrating all the family fun we love in the 314 area code. What's your favorite family spot around St. Louis? #314mom #explorestlouis #stl #stlouismom #stlmom
๐Ÿงฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿงฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿงฌ ๐Ÿ“Kansas City, Missouri โ € โญKid-friendly and interactive exhibits are our jam so Kansas City's Science City was a perfect spot to spend an afternoon. โ € โญScience City is located in the historic and beautiful Union Station. This science museum features over 300 exhibits spread over 100,000 feet of indoor and outdoor space. We had a blast exploring and had to drag the kids away when it was time to leave. โ € Kids can dig for fossils ๐Ÿฆด, explore the brain ๐Ÿง , learn about machines โš™๏ธ, play with water ๐Ÿ’ฆ, discover energy โšก, explore genetics ๐Ÿงฌ , visit a carnival ๐ŸŽฏ , play with optical illusions, and learn about animals. ๐Ÿ A special train exhibit was a big hit for my little rail fans. ๐Ÿš‚ โ € ๐Ÿ’ฒ Admission is $15 on weekdays and $16 on weekends. โ € It was very busy when we visited on a Saturday, but it is big enough that there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. โ € ๐Ÿš— Parking is available at Union Station You can also use the Link enclosed pedestrian bridges which connects to Crown Center if you are exploring both areas. โ € ๐Ÿš‚ Union Station features restaurants and other attractions and traveling exhibits. โ € Who else loves a good science museum for kids? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ @visitmo #thatsmymo #sciencecity @sciencecitykc @visitkc #kansascity #unionstationkc #midwesttravel #midwestblogger #midwesttravel #midwestttavelblog #midwest #midwestmoment #midwestmom
๐Ÿงฑ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐Ÿงฑ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿงฑ โ € We made a quick trip to Kansas City and a visit to the Legoland Discovery Center was high on my kids' list to see. We had a great time exploring all things Lego! โ € The Discovery Center features two small amusement park type rides, a 4D theater, Lego racecar track, mini Kansas City built with 1.5 million Legos, Ninja course, Lego train themed playground, Lego Duplo play area, and tons of Lego building stations. โ € ๐Ÿงฑ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ ๐Ÿ’ฒBuy tickets online in advance using one of the discount codes or discount website links to get FREE kids tickets. ๐Ÿ‘‰These can be found in the Lego magazine (free subscription) or on the back of the small Lego sets that come in a bag for around $6. โ € ๐Ÿ•œ Go early if you can. We had 9:30 tickets and it wasn't crowded at all. By the time we left, it wasn't packed with lines for the rides and the space isn't really big overall. โ € ๐ŸŽข If you go early, do the rides first before the lines get longer. โ € ๐Ÿงฑ Buy the extra activity pack with your admission. It was $7 and included a lanyard with a scavenger hunt and activities. If you collect all the stamps on your lanyard cards, you can earn a small Lego set. โ € ๐Ÿฅช If you get hungry there is a cafe and snack area. โ € ๐ŸŸ Combo tickets are available for both Legoland and the Sea life Aquarium which is right next door. Legoland is located at Crown Center with many other shops and restaurants. โ € Have you been to a Legoland Discovery Center before? @legolandkc @visitkc @crowncenter @visitmo #thatsmymo #legoland #kansascity #visitkc #crowncenter #lego
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