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🚗 Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois ⬇️ ⠀ Exp

🚗 Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois ⬇️
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Explore the river city of Alton for some fun & budget friendly activities!
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼
💦 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!
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📏 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.
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🌿 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.
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🥾 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.
⚠️ Trails open for the season April 1!
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💦 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.
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🦅 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.
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🏛️ 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.
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🛶Head 10 minutes away to Hartford to browse the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This amazing museum includes interactive exhibits and replica cabins.
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👀 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.
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🛍️ Don't miss browsing the charming shops in downtown Alton. @funkyplanettoys is a must with kids!
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🌅 See the sun go down by riverfront park or along the levee bike trail.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘁
🍽️ When you are ready to eat, try @postcommons for coffee & breakfast, @myjustdesserts for lunch & pie, @thebrownbagbistroalton for soups & sandwiches, or @dukebakery for sweet treats.
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𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀
Alton is the starting point for the gorgeous Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the River Road to Grafton.

@riversandroutes @enjoyillinois

🌼Spring G I V E A W A Y! 🌼 ⠀ 🌷Spring is

🌼Spring G I V E A W A Y! 🌼
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🌷Spring 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!
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❇️ One lucky winner will receive:
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🦖 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
🚗 A Road Trip tee, hat, money pouch, and key fob from @happycamperclothingco
🐣 1 toy filled egg or 3 unfilled personalized eggs from @2plus3equalswe
🩹One GoKit or $50 credit to @keepgoingfirstaid
🚢 4 tickets for a Riverboat cruise from @riverboatsstl
🧗‍♀️4 pack of family passes or pack of 2 adult climbing tickets plus 2 mini golf passes at @ryze_adventure
🤸‍♀️ 4 pack of passes to @themagichouse
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To enter:
☑️ 1. Like and SAVE this post
☑️ 2. Follow @midwestnomadfamily
☑️ 3. Follow ALL of the giveaway sponsors above
☑️ 4. Tell me your favorite part about spring and tag a friend! Tag more friends in comments for more entries, one tag per comment!
⭐BONUS: Share in stories and tag me for a bonus entry!
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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.
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⚠️ 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!
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#explorestlouis #stlouismom
#stlmom #stlstaycation #314mom #stlouis

💦 Get summer ready with FOSS! 💦
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🏊‍♀️ 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.
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🏊‍♀️ 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.
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🏊‍♀️ 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!
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📍FOSS is based in six Midwest states with four different St. Louis area locations plus a new location coming this fall.
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💦 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.
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🌞 Who's feeling ready for pool weather?

#partner #hosted #fossswimschool #stlmom #stlouismom #stlouis #swim #swimlessons #stlkids #314parent

🏴‍☠️ Have you ever wanted to go a real li

👉 Read on to plan a getaway! ⠀ 🚙 Looking f

👉 Read on to plan a getaway!
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🚙 Looking for a great day trip or weekend adventure? Head 90 minutes south to the scenic Arcadia Valley of Missouri.
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👉𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼:
🪨 Climb giant rocks and hike the mile loop at Elephant Rocks State Park.
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💦 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.
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🥾 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.
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💦 Hike the Mina Sauk Falls Trail to see both Missouri's highest point and the tallest waterfall in the state. (During rainy seasons.)
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🪖 Visit the Battle of Pilot Knob Historic Site to learn about the Civil War battle
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🏛️ See the courthouse in downtown Ironton and see if you can find the mark left by a cannonball.
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🚂 Stop at the Visitor Center and Museum in Ironton. There is even a caboose to explore.
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🚵 Mountain bikers can explore the hills and hollers of the popular Shepherd Mountain bike park.
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🛍️ Visit the shops of downtown Ironton and Caledonia. The Old Village Mercantile is a must see!
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘁
🍗 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.
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🛏️𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆
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!
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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 "𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀"
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🪨Check out this unique park ⬇️ ⠀ 🪨Grah

🪨Check out this unique park ⬇️
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🪨Graham 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.
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🌿While 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.
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🥾 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.
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🥾 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.
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🛝⛺ The park also features a playground, campground, picnic areas, and restrooms.
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🕡 The park is open 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round.

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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

🧬 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

🧬 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 🧬
📍Kansas City, Missouri
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⭐Kid-friendly and interactive exhibits are our jam so Kansas City's Science City was a perfect spot to spend an afternoon.
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⭐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.
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Kids can dig for fossils 🦴, explore the brain 🧠, learn about machines ⚙️, play with water 💦, discover energy ⚡, explore genetics 🧬 , visit a carnival 🎯 , play with optical illusions, and learn about animals. 🐍 A special train exhibit was a big hit for my little rail fans. 🚂
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💲 Admission is $15 on weekdays and $16 on weekends.
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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.
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🚗 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.
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🚂 Union Station features restaurants and other attractions and traveling exhibits.
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Who else loves a good science museum for kids? 🙋‍♀️

@visitmo #thatsmymo #sciencecity @sciencecitykc @visitkc #kansascity #unionstationkc #midwesttravel #midwestblogger #midwesttravel #midwestttavelblog #midwest #midwestmoment #midwestmom

🧱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗻

🧱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 🧱
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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!
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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.
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🧱𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁
💲Buy tickets online in advance using one of the discount codes or discount website links to get FREE kids tickets.
👉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.
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🕜 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.
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🎢 If you go early, do the rides first before the lines get longer.
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🧱 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.
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🥪 If you get hungry there is a cafe and snack area.
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🐟 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.
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Have you been to a Legoland Discovery Center before?

@legolandkc @visitkc @crowncenter @visitmo #thatsmymo #legoland #kansascity #visitkc #crowncenter #lego

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🚗 Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois ⬇️ ⠀ Exp

🚗 Plan a trip to Alton, Illinois ⬇️
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Explore the river city of Alton for some fun & budget friendly activities!
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼
💦 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!
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📏 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.
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🌿 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.
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🥾 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.
⚠️ Trails open for the season April 1!
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💦 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.
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🦅 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.
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🏛️ 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.
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🛶Head 10 minutes away to Hartford to browse the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This amazing museum includes interactive exhibits and replica cabins.
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👀 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.
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🛍️ Don't miss browsing the charming shops in downtown Alton. @funkyplanettoys is a must with kids!
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🌅 See the sun go down by riverfront park or along the levee bike trail.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘁
🍽️ When you are ready to eat, try @postcommons for coffee & breakfast, @myjustdesserts for lunch & pie, @thebrownbagbistroalton for soups & sandwiches, or @dukebakery for sweet treats.
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𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀
Alton is the starting point for the gorgeous Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the River Road to Grafton.

@riversandroutes @enjoyillinois

🌼Spring G I V E A W A Y! 🌼 ⠀ 🌷Spring is

🌼Spring G I V E A W A Y! 🌼
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🌷Spring 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!
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❇️ One lucky winner will receive:
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🦖 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
🚗 A Road Trip tee, hat, money pouch, and key fob from @happycamperclothingco
🐣 1 toy filled egg or 3 unfilled personalized eggs from @2plus3equalswe
🩹One GoKit or $50 credit to @keepgoingfirstaid
🚢 4 tickets for a Riverboat cruise from @riverboatsstl
🧗‍♀️4 pack of family passes or pack of 2 adult climbing tickets plus 2 mini golf passes at @ryze_adventure
🤸‍♀️ 4 pack of passes to @themagichouse
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To enter:
☑️ 1. Like and SAVE this post
☑️ 2. Follow @midwestnomadfamily
☑️ 3. Follow ALL of the giveaway sponsors above
☑️ 4. Tell me your favorite part about spring and tag a friend! Tag more friends in comments for more entries, one tag per comment!
⭐BONUS: Share in stories and tag me for a bonus entry!
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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.
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⚠️ 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!
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#explorestlouis #stlouismom
#stlmom #stlstaycation #314mom #stlouis

💦 Get summer ready with FOSS! 💦
⠀
🏊‍♀️ 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.
⠀
🏊‍♀️ 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.
⠀
🏊‍♀️ 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!
⠀
📍FOSS is based in six Midwest states with four different St. Louis area locations plus a new location coming this fall.
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💦 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.
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🌞 Who's feeling ready for pool weather?

#partner #hosted #fossswimschool #stlmom #stlouismom #stlouis #swim #swimlessons #stlkids #314parent

🏴‍☠️ Have you ever wanted to go a real li

👉 Read on to plan a getaway! ⠀ 🚙 Looking f

👉 Read on to plan a getaway!
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🚙 Looking for a great day trip or weekend adventure? Head 90 minutes south to the scenic Arcadia Valley of Missouri.
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👉𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼:
🪨 Climb giant rocks and hike the mile loop at Elephant Rocks State Park.
⠀
💦 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.
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🥾 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.
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💦 Hike the Mina Sauk Falls Trail to see both Missouri's highest point and the tallest waterfall in the state. (During rainy seasons.)
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🪖 Visit the Battle of Pilot Knob Historic Site to learn about the Civil War battle
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🏛️ See the courthouse in downtown Ironton and see if you can find the mark left by a cannonball.
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🚂 Stop at the Visitor Center and Museum in Ironton. There is even a caboose to explore.
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🚵 Mountain bikers can explore the hills and hollers of the popular Shepherd Mountain bike park.
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🛍️ Visit the shops of downtown Ironton and Caledonia. The Old Village Mercantile is a must see!
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘁
🍗 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.
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🛏️𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆
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!
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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 "𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀"
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➡️Follow @midwestnomadfamily for the best adventures in St. Louis and beyond!

@visitmo #thatsmymo #midwestliving #midwestmoment #arcadiavalley #stlstaycation #midwestisbest #exploremissouri

🪨Check out this unique park ⬇️ ⠀ 🪨Grah

🪨Check out this unique park ⬇️
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🪨Graham 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.
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🌿While 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.
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🥾 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.
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🥾 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.
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🛝⛺ The park also features a playground, campground, picnic areas, and restrooms.
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🕡 The park is open 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round.

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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?

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🧬 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 🧬
📍Kansas City, Missouri
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⭐Kid-friendly and interactive exhibits are our jam so Kansas City's Science City was a perfect spot to spend an afternoon.
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⭐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.
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Kids can dig for fossils 🦴, explore the brain 🧠, learn about machines ⚙️, play with water 💦, discover energy ⚡, explore genetics 🧬 , visit a carnival 🎯 , play with optical illusions, and learn about animals. 🐍 A special train exhibit was a big hit for my little rail fans. 🚂
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💲 Admission is $15 on weekdays and $16 on weekends.
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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.
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🚗 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.
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🚂 Union Station features restaurants and other attractions and traveling exhibits.
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Who else loves a good science museum for kids? 🙋‍♀️

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🧱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗻

🧱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 🧱
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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!
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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.
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🧱𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁
💲Buy tickets online in advance using one of the discount codes or discount website links to get FREE kids tickets.
👉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.
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🕜 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.
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🎢 If you go early, do the rides first before the lines get longer.
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🧱 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.
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🥪 If you get hungry there is a cafe and snack area.
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🐟 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.
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Have you been to a Legoland Discovery Center before?

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