Best Tours & Experiences in St. Louis for Kids & Families

21 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Francis Park. 12 listings are free. 3 listings are indoor. 14 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This St. Louis page currently has 21 qualified listings in tours & experiences that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Saint Louis Zoo, Forest Park, Missouri Botanical Garden, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

12 options are free. 7 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 15 options have confirmed stroller access. 18 picks fit toddlers and 21 picks fit big kids.

Check total duration, bathroom access and how much of the experience requires sitting still. Ask about minimum ages before booking a nonrefundable family slot.

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Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

4.8 stars

Powder Valley is a free Missouri Department of Conservation nature center in Kirkwood with an interpretive building full of live native animals (snake

All agesFreeIndoor & Outdoor$0, completely free Missouri Department of Conservation facility

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

4.8 stars

Walking through a tropical conservatory with hundreds of free-flying butterflies landing on your shoulders, hands, and hair is an experience kids find

2, 12 (magical for young children)Indoor$30 to $50 (~$8 to $12/person; children under 2 free; parking free)

Francis Park

4.8 stars

Francis Park has a spray ground that becomes ground zero for summer fun, toddlers shriek with delight running through the water jets while older kids

All ages, best for 1, 12FreeOutdoor$0 admission; bring a picnic or plan $20-$40 at a nearby restaurant

Longview Farm Park

4.8 stars

Children can combine a wooded or lakeside walk with playground time and views of the park's gardens, stables, pasture, and community activity areas.

All agesOutdoorThe official park page does not publish a general family admission price

Forest Park

4.8 stars

Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the US (bigger than Central Park) and packs in the free Saint Louis Zoo, Jewel Box, paddle boats, mul

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 to $30 (park access is free; food/rental bikes/activities optional)

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