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midwestnomadfamily

🏴‍☠️ 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.
⠀
🥾 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!
⠀
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.
⠀
🛏️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.

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

🧬 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

👉Read on to start planning ⬇️ ⠀ 🌸Check

👉Read on to start planning ⬇️
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🌸Check out Part 2 of @midwestnomadfamily and @explorestlparks favorite spots for a St. Louis Spring Staycation!
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📍Ryze Adventure Park @ryze_adventure
Younger kids can try the lower ninja course while older kids and adults can tackle 4 stories of fun!
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📍Missouri Botanical Garden @mobotgarden
So many beautiful flowers are in bloom. The Children's Garden opens April 1.
⠀
📍Magic House @themagichouse
Check the website for extended hours for spring break family fun. They have several new exhibits too!
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📍Suson Park
Feed the animals and check out the playground at this St. Louis County Park.
⠀
📍 Butterfly House
See butterflies, a great playground, and the St. Louis Carousel, all in Faust Park.
⠀
📍Indian Camp Creek
This St. Charles County Park has an amazing play area, trails, lakes, and even an old silo to climb.
⠀
📍 Audubon Center at Riverlands
Check out the nature center and trails along the Mississippi River.
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📍Aerie's Alpine Coaster @aeriesresort
Cruise the River Road to Grafton for this family adventure.
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📍Museum of Transportation @museumoftranspot
The best place around for train fans of all ages.
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📍Babler State Park
Most of the trails here are short and kid-friendly. The Visitor Center with interactive exhibits will be open Fri-Sun starting March 17.

@explorestlouis @visitmo #thatsmymo #stlmom #stlouismom #314parent #stlouis #downtownstl

🌷Check these spring spots ⬇️ ⠀ 💾 SAVE

🌷Check these spring spots ⬇️
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🌸The flowers are starting to bloom earlier than normal around St. Louis. Here are several places to check for spring flowers now or in the next couple weeks (bloom time can vary):
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📍Gateway Arch: The Arch grounds and Kiener Plaza are filled with flowering trees starting to bud.
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📍 Missouri Botanical Garden: The best spot in the city for blooms in all colors and varieties.
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📍Forest Park: Check out picnic island for early spring blooms and Art Hill when it's tulip time.
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📍 Tower Grove Park: The daffodils and flowering trees are currently putting on a show.
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📍St. Francois State Park: The Swimming Deer trail is one of the best spots around to see bluebells. The flowers are just starting to bud but should be popping in 1-2 weeks or less.
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📍Rock Hollow Trail: This @greatriversgreenway trail is another bluebell hotspot in late March/early April. You can find them near the intersection with the Al Foster trail.
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📍Shaw Nature Reserve: A stunning park to explore with wildflowers of all kinds plus a kids play area.
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📍 Castlewood State Park: The lower River Scene trail is a great spot for flowers when the bluebells start to bloom.
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📍 Valley View Glades: Late spring and summer bring stunning wildflowers to the open glades on this 3 mile loop.
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📍 Washington State Park: Check out the amazing flowers in late March/early April on the 1,000 Steps Trail.
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📍Crab Orchard: Head to the Rocky Bluff trail in southern Illinois for a stunning floral display.
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📍Salt Lick Point: This metro-east trail will soon have beautiful flowers on the flat and easy lower Johnson Trail.
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📍Babler State Park: Try the Hawthorn or Dogwood trail for spring blooms and flowering trees.
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🌸⚠️ Please don't pick or trample the flowers so others can enjoy them too. Practice leave no trace principles by exploring responsibility and packing out what you bring in.
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𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 "𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙨" (𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤)

@explorestlouis @visitmo #thatsmymo #midwestliving #midwestmoment #runwildmychild

🍭 Can you believe this place?! ⠀ 🍬 The Old

🍭 Can you believe this place?!
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🍬 The Old Village Mercantile can be found in the tiny town of Caledonia, located in southeastern Missouri west of Farmington.
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🍬 The Mercantile was constructed in 1909 and retains it's original historic charm. Stop in to enjoy a huge selection of candy, chocolate, fudge, coffee, ice cream, antiques, unique gifts and more.
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🌭 If you need more than a sweet treat, a new hot dog shoppe is located next door.
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🛍️ The charming town of Caledonia features a historic district with shops and more restaurants.
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🥾 The Mercantile is a great post hike stop after exploring nearby Elephant Rocks or Johnson's Shut-ins State Parks.
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🕦 Hours vary by season but are currently 10-4 Sun-Thurs and 10-5 Fri & Sat.
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Who else loves old time general stores? 🙋‍♀️

@visitmo #thatsmymo #oldvillagemercantile @oldvillagemercantile #caledoniamissouri #missouri #midwestliving #midwestmom #midwesttravel #familytravel #midwestblog #midwestblogger #generalstore #exploremissouri #exploremidwest

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midwestnomadfamily

🏴‍☠️ Have you ever wanted to go a real li

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

👉 Read on to plan a getaway!
⠀
🚙 Looking for a great day trip or weekend adventure? Head 90 minutes south to the scenic Arcadia Valley of Missouri.
⠀
👉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.
⠀
🥾 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.
⠀
💦 Hike the Mina Sauk Falls Trail to see both Missouri's highest point and the tallest waterfall in the state. (During rainy seasons.)
⠀
🪖 Visit the Battle of Pilot Knob Historic Site to learn about the Civil War battle
⠀
🏛️ See the courthouse in downtown Ironton and see if you can find the mark left by a cannonball.
⠀
🚂 Stop at the Visitor Center and Museum in Ironton. There is even a caboose to explore.
⠀
🚵 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!
⠀
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.
⠀
🛏️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 ⬇️
⠀
🪨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.
⠀
🌿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.
⠀
🥾 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.
⠀
🥾 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.
⠀
🛝⛺ The park also features a playground, campground, picnic areas, and restrooms.
⠀
🕡 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

🧬 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.
⠀
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.
⠀
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.
⠀
Have you been to a Legoland Discovery Center before?

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

👉Read on to start planning ⬇️ ⠀ 🌸Check

👉Read on to start planning ⬇️
⠀
🌸Check out Part 2 of @midwestnomadfamily and @explorestlparks favorite spots for a St. Louis Spring Staycation!
⠀
📍Ryze Adventure Park @ryze_adventure
Younger kids can try the lower ninja course while older kids and adults can tackle 4 stories of fun!
⠀
📍Missouri Botanical Garden @mobotgarden
So many beautiful flowers are in bloom. The Children's Garden opens April 1.
⠀
📍Magic House @themagichouse
Check the website for extended hours for spring break family fun. They have several new exhibits too!
⠀
📍Suson Park
Feed the animals and check out the playground at this St. Louis County Park.
⠀
📍 Butterfly House
See butterflies, a great playground, and the St. Louis Carousel, all in Faust Park.
⠀
📍Indian Camp Creek
This St. Charles County Park has an amazing play area, trails, lakes, and even an old silo to climb.
⠀
📍 Audubon Center at Riverlands
Check out the nature center and trails along the Mississippi River.
⠀
📍Aerie's Alpine Coaster @aeriesresort
Cruise the River Road to Grafton for this family adventure.
⠀
📍Museum of Transportation @museumoftranspot
The best place around for train fans of all ages.
⠀
📍Babler State Park
Most of the trails here are short and kid-friendly. The Visitor Center with interactive exhibits will be open Fri-Sun starting March 17.

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🌷Check these spring spots ⬇️ ⠀ 💾 SAVE

🌷Check these spring spots ⬇️
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🌸The flowers are starting to bloom earlier than normal around St. Louis. Here are several places to check for spring flowers now or in the next couple weeks (bloom time can vary):
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📍Gateway Arch: The Arch grounds and Kiener Plaza are filled with flowering trees starting to bud.
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📍 Missouri Botanical Garden: The best spot in the city for blooms in all colors and varieties.
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📍Forest Park: Check out picnic island for early spring blooms and Art Hill when it's tulip time.
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📍 Tower Grove Park: The daffodils and flowering trees are currently putting on a show.
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📍St. Francois State Park: The Swimming Deer trail is one of the best spots around to see bluebells. The flowers are just starting to bud but should be popping in 1-2 weeks or less.
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📍Rock Hollow Trail: This @greatriversgreenway trail is another bluebell hotspot in late March/early April. You can find them near the intersection with the Al Foster trail.
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📍Shaw Nature Reserve: A stunning park to explore with wildflowers of all kinds plus a kids play area.
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📍 Castlewood State Park: The lower River Scene trail is a great spot for flowers when the bluebells start to bloom.
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📍 Valley View Glades: Late spring and summer bring stunning wildflowers to the open glades on this 3 mile loop.
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📍 Washington State Park: Check out the amazing flowers in late March/early April on the 1,000 Steps Trail.
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📍Crab Orchard: Head to the Rocky Bluff trail in southern Illinois for a stunning floral display.
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📍Salt Lick Point: This metro-east trail will soon have beautiful flowers on the flat and easy lower Johnson Trail.
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📍Babler State Park: Try the Hawthorn or Dogwood trail for spring blooms and flowering trees.
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🌸⚠️ Please don't pick or trample the flowers so others can enjoy them too. Practice leave no trace principles by exploring responsibility and packing out what you bring in.
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𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 "𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙨" (𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤)

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🍭 Can you believe this place?! ⠀ 🍬 The Old

🍭 Can you believe this place?!
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🍬 The Old Village Mercantile can be found in the tiny town of Caledonia, located in southeastern Missouri west of Farmington.
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🍬 The Mercantile was constructed in 1909 and retains it's original historic charm. Stop in to enjoy a huge selection of candy, chocolate, fudge, coffee, ice cream, antiques, unique gifts and more.
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🌭 If you need more than a sweet treat, a new hot dog shoppe is located next door.
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🛍️ The charming town of Caledonia features a historic district with shops and more restaurants.
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🥾 The Mercantile is a great post hike stop after exploring nearby Elephant Rocks or Johnson's Shut-ins State Parks.
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🕦 Hours vary by season but are currently 10-4 Sun-Thurs and 10-5 Fri & Sat.
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Who else loves old time general stores? 🙋‍♀️

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