rajncajn Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Me & the wife got invited to a couples show....er....wedding party for a good friend of ours in St Louis this Summer. Since we won't be able to attend the wedding in Belize we would really like to go, but we also were planning on a vacation for the kids as well. The problem is I don't have enough time off of work to do both this Summer so what I was wondering is if there are any kid-friendly(ages 2 & 7) things to do there or somewhere near there. I know there is the St. Louis Zoo, but can't really find much other than that. I'm trying to convince the wife to just let me & her fly up there for a weekend getaway, but she's not fond of the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 My kids LOVED a place called The Magic House in St Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Twiley's house of wine and debauchery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Twiley's house of wine and debauchery? That's the thing...I know St Louis has some great night life, but there'll be none of that with the kids along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Saint Louis is one of the kid-friendly cities I have ever had the pleasure of living in: Our favorite place is the city museum But these are all good: The Science Center The Magic House And of course, Six Flags is close. Edited May 18, 2007 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Twiley's house of wine and debauchery? No time for a live fistfight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Saint Louis is one of the kid-friendly cities I have ever had the pleasure of living in: Our favorite place is the city museum But these are all good: The Science Center The Magic House And of course, Six Flags is close. Now we're talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 No time for a live fistfight Great find. Maybe we can settle this match once & for all...meeting Twoobs would be an added bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I've been traveling to St. Louis on business recently. STAY OUT of the downtown area. It makes Detroit look friendly... The 'burbs are nice, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Great find. Maybe we can settle this match once & for all...meeting Twoobs would be an added bonus. Buh-ring it. Seriously though, look me up when you're in town. Twoobs will have her hands full with the newborn but I should be able to get away. What weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I've been traveling to St. Louis on business recently. STAY OUT of the downtown area. It makes Detroit look friendly... The 'burbs are nice, though. That couldn't be further from the truth. I'm assuming you were north of Washington Ave. because that area isn't the best. Downtown St. Louis is really safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Downtown St. Louis is really safe. So, is East St Louis, Illinois.... Edited May 18, 2007 by spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 That couldn't be further from the truth. I'm assuming you were north of Washington Ave. because that area isn't the best. Downtown St. Louis is really safe. That's where this white boy went to school, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Buh-ring it. Seriously though, look me up when you're in town. Twoobs will have her hands full with the newborn but I should be able to get away. What weekend? Well...I've pretty much caught up with you on the poundage since then. Will definitely give you a shout if we do make it up there. I'm not sure of the weekend though, I need to look at the invitation again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 That couldn't be further from the truth. I'm assuming you were north of Washington Ave. because that area isn't the best. Downtown St. Louis is really safe. I should have asked here first. I took my wife the first trip. Stayed out by the airport, but ventured into downtown to find a mall under constructon and boarded up buildings. Next time (probably in June) you can direct me toward the St. Louis I expected. NCAA Final Four was in town when I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I should have asked here first. I took my wife the first trip. Stayed out by the airport, but ventured into downtown to find a mall under constructon and boarded up buildings. Next time (probably in June) you can direct me toward the St. Louis I expected. NCAA Final Four was in town when I was. Yeah, the airport hotels are a little ratty and you probably came across the lovely blunder of a mall that was a disaster to begin with. I'm currently working on the new ballpark village campaign next to the new stadium and once it's complete it should be pretty amazing. The firm the built "4th Street" in Louisville is heading the projest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm assuming you were north of Washington Ave. because that area isn't the best. Downtown St. Louis is really safe. Mostly because the city is deserted after 6:00PM...which is good if you plan on going to any of the clubs/nightlife that happens to be there (casino/union station/etc.). Very little crime in the CBD. For kids, a great city. Plenty of fun things to do, most of which mentioned above. There is a Nascar experience at the outlet mall near Earth City that your kids would enjoy (wiegie?). Magic House is great, Six Flags a winner...tour of the brewery is cool, as well as taking in a Cardinals game. And Grant's Farm is very cool: http://www.grantsfarm.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Mostly because the city is deserted after 6:00PM...which is good if you plan on going to any of the clubs/nightlife that happens to be there (casino/union station/etc.). Very little crime in the CBD. For kids, a great city. Plenty of fun things to do, most of which mentioned above. There is a Nascar experience at the outlet mall near Earth City that your kids would enjoy (wiegie?). Magic House is great, Six Flags a winner...tour of the brewery is cool, as well as taking in a Cardinals game. And Grant's Farm is very cool: http://www.grantsfarm.com/ Yeah, the city will be pumping only if there's a ballgame, otherwise you'll have the whole city to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 If the 7 year-old is in to Indian stuff, then you might want to consider making the 10 minute drive over to Cahokia Mounds: http://www.cahokiamounds.com/cahokia.html (The area around the mounds isn't the best in the world, so make sure you take the most direct route to get there.) (The zoo, city museum, magic house, science museum, and grant's farm are also excellent ideas.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 That's the thing...I know St Louis has some great night life, but there'll be none of that with the kids along. Yeah it was a joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteteacher2001 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Alrighty here ya go! Six Flags is roughly 45 minutes from downtown. The Magic House The Zoo Grants Farm St. Louis City Museum (a favorite place of mine, we take our students there for field trips every year and it is hands down their favorite place) Science Center Cahokia Indian Mounds (did an archeaology field study there, very very cool place but as mentioned before not in the best area) THE BOWLING HALL OF FAME! I know these were all suggestions mentioned earlier but, I figured I would add my .02 I hope you enjoy St. Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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