Kidding Around St. Louis Tour

Citygarden combines sculpture, plants, fountains and architecture into one location in downtown St. Louis. Kids love to climb on and around the works of art and, weather permitting, splash in the water features. You might grab a towel before you go!

Tram rides to the top are not available until early spring 2017 (due to ongoing construction) but no trip to St. Louis is complete without stopping to explore the grounds of the Arch. At 630 feet, it's the tallest national monument in the U.S.

This warehouse of wackiness includes 4,000 square-feet of human-made caves and tunnels; an enchanted forest; world aquarium; working shoelace factory; and MonstroCity (a monstrous montage of monkey bars) that includes two Saber-40 aircraft fuselages, a fire engine, castle turret and a handful of four-foot tall wrought-iron Slinkies.

This world renowned, 90-acre zoo is home to more than 14,000 exotic animals; many are rare and endangered. At the new McDonnell Polar Bear Point, visitors can go nose-to-nose with a polar bear in this state-of-the-art habitat that includes underwater views. The Emerson Children's Zoo has two Tasmanian devils!

The Magic House engages all children in hands-on learning experiences that encourage experimentation, creativity and the development of problem-solving skills. Kids can climb to the top of a beanstalk, "work" in a grocery store and enjoy the looping slides.

After a having fun, learning and playing, what kid doesn't want to cap the day with a sweet treat? The concrete treats at this St. Louis institution are popular no matter what time of day, or night, it might be.

Kids will be wowed by the more than 1,000 tropical butterflies flying freely in the 8,000-square-foot glass conservatory. Watch a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis; visit the outdoor Butterfly Garden; enjoy indoor insect exhibits. Also enjoy more than 150 tropical plants. Located in Faust Park, where - after you visit to the Butterfly House - there's ample room to roam and play.

This wildlife encounter is a favorite among kids and adults alike. Situated on 305 acres, the sanctuary offers self-guided displays of live eagles, owls, hawks, vultures, parrots, falcons, reptiles and other critters.

Missouri's coaster capital. Hundreds of thrills await at Six Flags, with heart-pounding roller coasters, family thrill rides, live shows and many other attractions. Six Flags St. Louis and Hurricane Harbor waterpark combine two parks in one location for a great family getaway. Both are included in one ticket.

Barnyard animals, dogs, cats, wagon rides, cow milking, hayloft activities and exciting daily canine performances. Call for reservations. Admission and parking are free except when noted during special events. Ten minutes west of Six Flags on I-44.

The Saint Louis Science Center complex includes: the renowned James S. McDonnell Planetarium, which first opened its doors 16 April 1963; a four-story OMNIMAX Theater; the state-of-the-art Boeing Hall; the Life Science Lab, where you may help solve a fake crime; the Fossil Prep Lab, for uncovering real dinosaur bones; and a ride on a Segway Human Transporter.New simulators provides a five-minute flight ($5).The flight simulators, situated in the new "Experience Flight" room, within the Planetarium, offer high-tech 3D technology to augment the sensorial experience, allowing guests to participate in the thrill of simulated piloting experiences. General admission is free; however, there is a fee for some special activities.

Grant's Farm is the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, located of the city of St. Louis. The Farm is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 100 species from six continents. The Farm takes its name from our 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant. Admission to Grant's Farm is free to all ages.