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❄️Priority ticket vouchers went on sale today ❄️Priority ticket vouchers went on sale today for the amazing 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 event that is held at several locations throughout the U.S. Each year, artists sculpt thousands of icicles into an impressive display with slides, statues, tunnels, towering walls and more. We attended the @icecastles_ at Lake Geneva this past winter and it was magical! I'm not sure if we will make the trip this winter, but I turn 40 in early February and I think it might make a wonderful way to celebrate. 🎉 ❄️Have you ever visited an ice castle? . . #icecastleslakegeneva #icecastles #lakegenevaicecastles #lakegenevawi #lakegeneva #wisconsin #midwestmoment #midwestliving #midwestnomadfamily #midwest
🎅We were hosted for a fun and festive morning t 🎅We were hosted for a fun and festive morning this past Saturday on the 𝗣𝗝𝘀 & 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 with 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀. 🚢 ⠀ This family event offers a 2 hour cruise with a kid friendly buffet breakfast, holiday crafts, face painting, and complimentary photo with Santa. 🎅 Our whole family had such a great time! ⠀ If the weather is nice enough you can go out on the upper deck to take in the Mississippi River views and watch the boat pass under the downtown bridges. ⠀ 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 🚢 Remaining PJs & Pancakes dates are 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏 9:30-11:30 & 1:30-3:30 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 9:30 - 11:30 ⠀ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁💲 $39 per person for 3 and up (2 and under free) ⠀ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄❓ Wear your PJs and bring your camera! Cash parking is available on the levee by the riverboats. The riverboats can only be accessed from the south (Chouteau & Sullivan Blvd) at this time due to construction. ⠀ 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The Gateway Riverboats holds other family events throughout the year. From March-November, hour long day cruises are available and can be combined with tram tickets to the top of the Arch. ⠀ . . #hosted @riverboatsstl @explorestlouis @visitmo #thatsmymo #downtownstl #gatewayarchstl #explorestlouis #midwestmoment #midwestnomadfamily #riverboatsstl #gatewayriverboatcruise #mississippiriver #stlparent #stlouismom #stlouis_mom #stlouiskids #314parent #stlkids #stlouis
🌿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗙𝗮 🌿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🌿 📍Shiloh, Illinois ⠀ We completed our first #jinglehike this weekend while making our first visit to peaceful Engelmann Farm in Shiloh. ⠀ The park preserves a historic farm site first settled in the 1830s. Two homes remain on the site from the 1860s and early 1900s. ⠀ The park features a large field and restored prairie. This is a huge open area great for kids and dogs to run. It would also be a perfect spot for flying a kite. 🪁 ⠀ 🥾1.25 miles of paved paths loops around the park. The park also connects to an access bike trail that continues onto the MetroLink Bike Trail. ⠀ 🚻🚫There are no restrooms at the park but there are two pavilions with benches. 🧭 309 Shiloh Station Road, Shiloh, IL @illinoisouth #jinglehikechallenge #jinglehike #engelmannfarm #shilohil #metroeast #hikesnearstlouis #stlouishikes #stclaircountyil #illinois #midwestnomadfamily
🦓 𝗭𝗼𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 🦓 📍St. Louis, Missouri The U.S. Bank Wild Lights are back at the St. Louis Zoo this year and better than ever! There are over a million twinkling lights including several new themed displays. Last night was our first time ever to see the Zoo lights and we had a great time! The lights are arranged across a portion of the zoo with many fun photo ops and activities included. This is such a great holiday activity for the whole family. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🎄The main activity is to admire the beautiful light displays. There are several great photo sets ups and displays. Don't be afraid to ask a zoo employee or a stranger to snap a family shot. 🎠🎦 Admission includes riding the carousel as well as the 4D theater. The 4D theater is showing a short version of the Polar Express with 3D glasses, lights, and even sprays of snow and ice! 🎅 Kids can visit the Woodland Workshop at the Lakeside Cafe to make a craft and write a letter to Santa. ❄️Near the South Entrance is a small lighted maze that is fun for kids. 🍴Seasonal food and drinks are for sale including s'mores to roast on area fire pits. 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 Most animals are tucked away for the night but you can visit the Insectarium and Penguins & Puffins Coast. You might also catch a view of a sleeping Polar Bear. 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Tickets are available online for two time slots each evening, 5-6:30 and 6:30-8:00. You enter within your time slot and can then stay as long as you wish. Weekends sell out fast so book quickly. If you snag an early time slot, try to go close to opening time. The crowds were much less at 5:00 then at 6:30. Get in line for the 4D theater and carousel early, the lines can get long. 😷 Required for 5 & up in buildings 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Admission ranges from $10-$13. The lights are open most nights through Dec. 30 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Free parking is included in either of the two zoo lots. Both the North and South entrances open at 5:00 each evening. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 Restrooms are open throughout. . @stlzoo @explorestlouis #usbankwildlights #stlzoo #midwestmoment #visitmo #thatsymo #puremissouri #onlyinmissouri
🌿𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 🌿𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸🌿 📍Downtown St. Louis, MO Did you know there is a tucked away playground downtown with Arch views? Kiener Plaza received a makeover a few years back and that included adding a play area with natural elements. Kids can climb on the logs and nets or enjoy the view from the saucer swing. Wooden animals give little ones a place to ride while the fish slide adds a touch of whimsy. The play area is fully fenced to keep the little ones from wandering and a splash pad is also located nearby. If you happen to be at Kiener Plaza for the Winterfest activities this holiday season, don't forget to seek out this playground. 🤸‍♀️ 🚗 Metered street parking is available around Kiener Plaza or several parking garages are nearby. 🚻 Portable restrooms are on site during Winterfest activities, but normally there are no restrooms at this park. @explorestlouis #downtownstl #stlouisplaygrounds #stlouis #midwestnomadfamily #midwestmoment #stlouisforkids #stlouiskids #stl #visitmo #thatsmymo #kidstoparks #stlouis_mom #stlouisparent #314parent #314 #onlyinmissouri #missouri
🔵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🔵 📍Godfrey, Illinois ⠀ It's been awhile since I posted about a playground so I'm going to try to catch up on those that we visited earlier this year! 🔴This fun playground is located next to Godfrey's Town Hall. The main play structure features slides, monkey bars, and all sorts of climbers. Our kids enjoyed the unique giant orbs that little ones can climb inside. ⠀ 🔴The playground also has several types of swings, a large net climber, and a merry-go-round. The ground cover is a nice poured in place rubber surface. ⠀ 🌿During the warmer months, visitors can find a demonstration garden next to the playground with a variety of plants, a bridge, and several short pathways. The park also has several shelters, beaches, and picnic tables. 🕦𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 The park is open sunrise to sunset. ⠀ 🚻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 A restroom facility is located near the playground. (I'm not sure if it's seasonal or open all year.) ⠀ 🧭𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The park is at 6810 Godfrey Road. @riversandroutes #midwestnomadfamily #godfreyil #godfreyillinois #homeradamspark #midwestmoment #metroeastmoms #metroeastparks #stlouisplaygrounds #stlmetroeast
🎄 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🎄 📍Alton, Illinois ⠀ Each year the "Grandpa Gang" of volunteers transform Alton's Rock Springs Park into a drive through winter wonderland of nearly 4 million lights. ⠀ The traditional walk through night was held last evening and we attended for the first time ever. It was so beautiful and a bargain at only $1 per person admission! The walk through event is typically held the first Monday after Thanksgiving and admission is only $1 per person. (Mark your calendars for next year! ) ⠀ The display is open to drive through each night until December 27th. Enjoy the cascading light waterfalls, two arched light tunnels, a lighted bridge and more. ⠀ While Santa's Village remains closed due to COVID, the popular Enchanted Village of trees is back this year. Visitors can vote on their favorite tree that has been decorated by local businesses and organizations. ⠀ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 The lights are on daily through December 27. Monday - Friday 6-9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 5-9 p.m. ⠀ 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 A donation of $7 per car is suggested or $1 per person for vehicles with 10 visitors or more. ⠀ 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The park entrance is at 2116 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois. . . . @riversandroutes #altonil @enjoyillinois #onlyinillinois #stlouismom #stlouisparent #stlkids #stlmom #stlouisforkids #midwestmoment #midwestnomadfamily #illinois #altonillinois #metroeast #stlmetroeast
🚂 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘀 🚂 ⠀ Each holiday season, several options pop up around St. Louis for either Christmas trains to ride or model displays to admire. Train fans of all ages can these adventures: ⠀ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 The Polar Express is back at St. Louis Union Station with rides each night to the North Pole through December 30th. Put on your PJs for a magical evening of music, lights, and a gift from Santa. 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 $35 ⠀ 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 & 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 Not only does this musuem in Greenville, Illinois have a free drive or walk thru light display, but on Fri-Sun. nights you can ride the mini train to a North Pole light show. $4 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 (2 & 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 free!) ⠀ 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The largest model train display in Missouri is open at the Musuem of Transportation in St. Louis. Also take a ride on the mini train and holly jolly trolley. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 $15 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴/$5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴! ⠀ 𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗺 This holiday model train exhibit at the musuem is open Nov. 27 - Jan. 2. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.–Sat. and 12-5 p.m., Sun. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦! ⠀ 𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 Each year, the New Switzerland Model Railroad Club set up model train displays at this car dealer in Highland, Illinois. Open Dec. 3 - Dec. 30., Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 11-5. Also open 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 22-23 & 29-30. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦! ⠀ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 Elf Land is open Tues-Sat 9-5 and Sundays 10-4 with kids activities, photo ops, and a model train display. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 2-12, adults free. ⠀ 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘁 The Big Bend Railroad Club's depot in Webster Groves will have a holiday train display. Hours are Dec. 4, 11, 18 from 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 . . #stlouiskids #explorestlouis #tnmot #illinoisouth #midwestnomadfamily #midwestmoment
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❄️Priority ticket vouchers went on sale today ❄️Priority ticket vouchers went on sale today for the amazing 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 event that is held at several locations throughout the U.S. Each year, artists sculpt thousands of icicles into an impressive display with slides, statues, tunnels, towering walls and more. We attended the @icecastles_ at Lake Geneva this past winter and it was magical! I'm not sure if we will make the trip this winter, but I turn 40 in early February and I think it might make a wonderful way to celebrate. 🎉 ❄️Have you ever visited an ice castle? . . #icecastleslakegeneva #icecastles #lakegenevaicecastles #lakegenevawi #lakegeneva #wisconsin #midwestmoment #midwestliving #midwestnomadfamily #midwest
🎅We were hosted for a fun and festive morning t 🎅We were hosted for a fun and festive morning this past Saturday on the 𝗣𝗝𝘀 & 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 with 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀. 🚢 ⠀ This family event offers a 2 hour cruise with a kid friendly buffet breakfast, holiday crafts, face painting, and complimentary photo with Santa. 🎅 Our whole family had such a great time! ⠀ If the weather is nice enough you can go out on the upper deck to take in the Mississippi River views and watch the boat pass under the downtown bridges. ⠀ 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 🚢 Remaining PJs & Pancakes dates are 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏 9:30-11:30 & 1:30-3:30 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 9:30 - 11:30 ⠀ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁💲 $39 per person for 3 and up (2 and under free) ⠀ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄❓ Wear your PJs and bring your camera! Cash parking is available on the levee by the riverboats. The riverboats can only be accessed from the south (Chouteau & Sullivan Blvd) at this time due to construction. ⠀ 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The Gateway Riverboats holds other family events throughout the year. From March-November, hour long day cruises are available and can be combined with tram tickets to the top of the Arch. ⠀ . . #hosted @riverboatsstl @explorestlouis @visitmo #thatsmymo #downtownstl #gatewayarchstl #explorestlouis #midwestmoment #midwestnomadfamily #riverboatsstl #gatewayriverboatcruise #mississippiriver #stlparent #stlouismom #stlouis_mom #stlouiskids #314parent #stlkids #stlouis
🌿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗙𝗮 🌿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🌿 📍Shiloh, Illinois ⠀ We completed our first #jinglehike this weekend while making our first visit to peaceful Engelmann Farm in Shiloh. ⠀ The park preserves a historic farm site first settled in the 1830s. Two homes remain on the site from the 1860s and early 1900s. ⠀ The park features a large field and restored prairie. This is a huge open area great for kids and dogs to run. It would also be a perfect spot for flying a kite. 🪁 ⠀ 🥾1.25 miles of paved paths loops around the park. The park also connects to an access bike trail that continues onto the MetroLink Bike Trail. ⠀ 🚻🚫There are no restrooms at the park but there are two pavilions with benches. 🧭 309 Shiloh Station Road, Shiloh, IL @illinoisouth #jinglehikechallenge #jinglehike #engelmannfarm #shilohil #metroeast #hikesnearstlouis #stlouishikes #stclaircountyil #illinois #midwestnomadfamily
🦓 𝗭𝗼𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 🦓 📍St. Louis, Missouri The U.S. Bank Wild Lights are back at the St. Louis Zoo this year and better than ever! There are over a million twinkling lights including several new themed displays. Last night was our first time ever to see the Zoo lights and we had a great time! The lights are arranged across a portion of the zoo with many fun photo ops and activities included. This is such a great holiday activity for the whole family. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🎄The main activity is to admire the beautiful light displays. There are several great photo sets ups and displays. Don't be afraid to ask a zoo employee or a stranger to snap a family shot. 🎠🎦 Admission includes riding the carousel as well as the 4D theater. The 4D theater is showing a short version of the Polar Express with 3D glasses, lights, and even sprays of snow and ice! 🎅 Kids can visit the Woodland Workshop at the Lakeside Cafe to make a craft and write a letter to Santa. ❄️Near the South Entrance is a small lighted maze that is fun for kids. 🍴Seasonal food and drinks are for sale including s'mores to roast on area fire pits. 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 Most animals are tucked away for the night but you can visit the Insectarium and Penguins & Puffins Coast. You might also catch a view of a sleeping Polar Bear. 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Tickets are available online for two time slots each evening, 5-6:30 and 6:30-8:00. You enter within your time slot and can then stay as long as you wish. Weekends sell out fast so book quickly. If you snag an early time slot, try to go close to opening time. The crowds were much less at 5:00 then at 6:30. Get in line for the 4D theater and carousel early, the lines can get long. 😷 Required for 5 & up in buildings 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Admission ranges from $10-$13. The lights are open most nights through Dec. 30 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Free parking is included in either of the two zoo lots. Both the North and South entrances open at 5:00 each evening. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 Restrooms are open throughout. . @stlzoo @explorestlouis #usbankwildlights #stlzoo #midwestmoment #visitmo #thatsymo #puremissouri #onlyinmissouri
🌿𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 🌿𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸🌿 📍Downtown St. Louis, MO Did you know there is a tucked away playground downtown with Arch views? Kiener Plaza received a makeover a few years back and that included adding a play area with natural elements. Kids can climb on the logs and nets or enjoy the view from the saucer swing. Wooden animals give little ones a place to ride while the fish slide adds a touch of whimsy. The play area is fully fenced to keep the little ones from wandering and a splash pad is also located nearby. If you happen to be at Kiener Plaza for the Winterfest activities this holiday season, don't forget to seek out this playground. 🤸‍♀️ 🚗 Metered street parking is available around Kiener Plaza or several parking garages are nearby. 🚻 Portable restrooms are on site during Winterfest activities, but normally there are no restrooms at this park. @explorestlouis #downtownstl #stlouisplaygrounds #stlouis #midwestnomadfamily #midwestmoment #stlouisforkids #stlouiskids #stl #visitmo #thatsmymo #kidstoparks #stlouis_mom #stlouisparent #314parent #314 #onlyinmissouri #missouri
🔵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 🔵 📍Godfrey, Illinois ⠀ It's been awhile since I posted about a playground so I'm going to try to catch up on those that we visited earlier this year! 🔴This fun playground is located next to Godfrey's Town Hall. The main play structure features slides, monkey bars, and all sorts of climbers. Our kids enjoyed the unique giant orbs that little ones can climb inside. ⠀ 🔴The playground also has several types of swings, a large net climber, and a merry-go-round. The ground cover is a nice poured in place rubber surface. ⠀ 🌿During the warmer months, visitors can find a demonstration garden next to the playground with a variety of plants, a bridge, and several short pathways. The park also has several shelters, beaches, and picnic tables. 🕦𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 The park is open sunrise to sunset. ⠀ 🚻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 A restroom facility is located near the playground. (I'm not sure if it's seasonal or open all year.) ⠀ 🧭𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The park is at 6810 Godfrey Road. @riversandroutes #midwestnomadfamily #godfreyil #godfreyillinois #homeradamspark #midwestmoment #metroeastmoms #metroeastparks #stlouisplaygrounds #stlmetroeast
🎄 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🎄 📍Alton, Illinois ⠀ Each year the "Grandpa Gang" of volunteers transform Alton's Rock Springs Park into a drive through winter wonderland of nearly 4 million lights. ⠀ The traditional walk through night was held last evening and we attended for the first time ever. It was so beautiful and a bargain at only $1 per person admission! The walk through event is typically held the first Monday after Thanksgiving and admission is only $1 per person. (Mark your calendars for next year! ) ⠀ The display is open to drive through each night until December 27th. Enjoy the cascading light waterfalls, two arched light tunnels, a lighted bridge and more. ⠀ While Santa's Village remains closed due to COVID, the popular Enchanted Village of trees is back this year. Visitors can vote on their favorite tree that has been decorated by local businesses and organizations. ⠀ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 The lights are on daily through December 27. Monday - Friday 6-9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 5-9 p.m. ⠀ 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 A donation of $7 per car is suggested or $1 per person for vehicles with 10 visitors or more. ⠀ 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The park entrance is at 2116 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois. . . . @riversandroutes #altonil @enjoyillinois #onlyinillinois #stlouismom #stlouisparent #stlkids #stlmom #stlouisforkids #midwestmoment #midwestnomadfamily #illinois #altonillinois #metroeast #stlmetroeast
🚂 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘀 🚂 ⠀ Each holiday season, several options pop up around St. Louis for either Christmas trains to ride or model displays to admire. Train fans of all ages can these adventures: ⠀ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 The Polar Express is back at St. Louis Union Station with rides each night to the North Pole through December 30th. Put on your PJs for a magical evening of music, lights, and a gift from Santa. 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 $35 ⠀ 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 & 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 Not only does this musuem in Greenville, Illinois have a free drive or walk thru light display, but on Fri-Sun. nights you can ride the mini train to a North Pole light show. $4 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 (2 & 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 free!) ⠀ 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The largest model train display in Missouri is open at the Musuem of Transportation in St. Louis. Also take a ride on the mini train and holly jolly trolley. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 $15 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴/$5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴! ⠀ 𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗺 This holiday model train exhibit at the musuem is open Nov. 27 - Jan. 2. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.–Sat. and 12-5 p.m., Sun. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦! ⠀ 𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 Each year, the New Switzerland Model Railroad Club set up model train displays at this car dealer in Highland, Illinois. Open Dec. 3 - Dec. 30., Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 11-5. Also open 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 22-23 & 29-30. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦! ⠀ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 Elf Land is open Tues-Sat 9-5 and Sundays 10-4 with kids activities, photo ops, and a model train display. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 2-12, adults free. ⠀ 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘁 The Big Bend Railroad Club's depot in Webster Groves will have a holiday train display. Hours are Dec. 4, 11, 18 from 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 . . #stlouiskids #explorestlouis #tnmot #illinoisouth #midwestnomadfamily #midwestmoment
Are you busy #blackfriday shopping today or are yo Are you busy #blackfriday shopping today or are you planning to #optoutside and explore? If you choose the outdoors today, we have you covered with a huge resource of great parks and hikes. 🌿Check out the link in our bio. ⬆️ If shopping is your plan today, watch our stories for links to deals on some of our favorite items. 🛒Happy Friday! . . #millstreamgardens #1000hoursoutside #kidswhoexplore #runwildmychild #midwestnomadfamily #missouri #hikeitbaby #parentswhoexplore #stlouishikes #hikesmissouri #midwestmoment #midwestliving #kidswhohike #havekidswillhike #kidstoparks #missourioutdoors #onlyinmissouri
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