Best Tours & Experiences in St. Louis for Kids & Families
20 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Missouri Botanical Garden, Lone Elk Park, Forest Park. 12 listings are free. 3 listings are indoor. 13 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.
Find the top tours experiences in St. Louis, MO for kids and families. We've rated each for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value — so you can plan the perfect family day.
Top Picks
Missouri Botanical Garden
4.8 starsThe Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden inside the Missouri Botanical Garden is a 1.75-acre discovery garden built specifically for young kids, with a
Lone Elk Park
4.8 starsLone Elk Park is a free drive-through St. Louis County park where wild elk, bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey roam freely alongside the road.
Forest Park
4.8 starsForest 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
Saint Louis Zoo
4.8 starsThe Saint Louis Zoo is consistently ranked among the top 5 zoos in the US, and it's entirely free to enter, a fact that still surprises visitors. Kids
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
4.8 starsMuseum of Illusions is a completely interactive experience where every installation is designed to mess with your perception, rooms that make you look
Missouri Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages , Children's Garden is exceptional for ages 2, 12
FreeLone Elk Park
Ages: All ages
FreeForest Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSaint Louis Zoo
Ages: All ages , one of the best free zoos in the country
Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
Ages: 5, 17 (and adults love it)
Shaw Nature Reserve
Ages: 5, 17 (requires walking; best for nature-curious families)
FreeZachary's Playground
Ages: 1, 12 years old, especially great for kids with special needs
FreePowder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages: All ages
FreeLongview Farm Park
Ages: All ages
FreeWorld Bird Sanctuary
Ages: 3, 17 (excellent for nature-loving kids)
FreeTurtle Playground
Ages: 1, 10 years old
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 10 and up (must meet height/weight requirements)
FreeLafayette Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
FreeTower Grove Park
Ages: All ages
FreeBee Tree County Park
Ages: 3 and up
Partially FreeTilles Park
Ages: All ages, best for 2, 12
Partially FreeSt. Louis Union Station
Ages: All ages , something at every stage
FreeWillmore Park
Ages: 1, 10 years old
Sky Zone Fenton
Ages: 3, 17
Myseum
Ages: 0, 8
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