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

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

Highest rated: Longview Farm Park, Forest Park, Zachary's Playground. 12 listings are free. 3 listings are indoor. 13 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 20 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. 14 options have confirmed stroller access. 17 picks fit toddlers and 20 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.

Top Picks

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)

Zachary's Playground

4.8 stars

Zachary's Playground is a full-scale inclusive playground that was purpose-built so kids of all abilities can play together, and you can feel the inte

1, 12 years old, especially great for kids with special needsFreeOutdoor$0, bring snacks and sunscreen

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

Museum of Illusions - St. Louis

4.8 stars

Museum of Illusions is a completely interactive experience where every installation is designed to mess with your perception, rooms that make you look

5, 17 (and adults love it)Indoor$50 to $80 for admission; check current pricing

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