Spring Break in St. Loius with 2 little kids
 

We are going to St. Louis for Spring Break the first week of April with our 6 and 3 year old. We were wondering what some "little" kid-friendly things are to do and especially places to eat. We plan on going to the arch and zoo. Is Spring Break a busy time for St. Lo?
We will be staying at the Drury at the Arch. Any places to eat near our hotel within walking distance that are kid-friendly? Also, what's the weather typically like then? Thanks!

Grants Farm!! It's not too far from where you're staying and you and your kids will love it! Just google Grant's Farm for info!

Last time we were at the Gateway Arch, there was a riverboat McD's a little ways downstream. I'm guessing it is still there.

Sorry, I just checked Grant Farms schedule and they don't open until April 14.

City Museum is a must

The riverboat McD's is long gone, as I understand it.

Too bad Grant's Farm isn't open then--it's great fun for little ones.

The Science Center is wonderful.

If the weather is nice, go to the Missouri Botanical Gardens...beautiful for exploring.

Purina has a farm west of the city with pet exhibits, farm animals, etc.

The transportation museum is fun too, especially for little boys...my vehicle-obsessed-at-the-time DS loved it.

Absolutely try to go to the City Museum! It is an absolutely wonderful place for children. www.citymuseum.org. I was simply amazed by it. Words don't really do it justice.

I remember taking our kids to St. Louis for the first time when they were only 6 and 4 years old. We've taken them back many times since then and still visit a few times a year - it's a pretty special place for us.

Aside from the Citi Museum and the Science Museum mentioned above, do go to the St. Louis Children's Museum http://www.magichouse.org/.

You can watch a puppet show http://kramersmarionnettes.com/.

The kids will be thrilled to see the Clydesdale Horses at the Budweiser tour http://www.budweisertours.com/z01/in...ouis/overview/.

Have fun!

Fitz's Rootbeer and Crown Candy Kitchen.
http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com/index.html
www.crowncandykitchen.net/

Thanks for all of your suggestions. We are actually staying at the Drury Convention Center Hotel and are still looking for kid-friendly eating places.

Both Fitz's and Crown Candy serve food. The Old Spaghetti Factory at Laclede's Landing is a fun kid-friendly restaurant.

Besides the normal mainstream attractions, try incredible pizza place for entertaining kids. check their website for specials.
http://www.ipcstlouis.com/.... There is a bike path on riverfront also.

You must fo to the St Louis Zoo - Free Admission.
There are some decent places to eat inside the zoo.

While you are in Forest Park - You could go to the Boat House for lunch or dinner. It sits on a lake and you can rent paddle boats and work off your lunch! There are ducks to feed and it is very kid friendly!

There are many restaurants in Forest Park - A wonderful at the ARt Museum, History Muesum, the Golf house etc...

Blueberry Hill is the U CIty loop area is popular - at lunch - for kids! At night it is more of a bar atmosphere! This is where Chuck Berry plays!! The owner has a HUGE collection of memorabilia that is fascinating for all ages!

http://www.blueberryhill.com/

There is the Magic House - It is located in Kirkwood - west of down town - easy drive. Perfect tor the ages of your kids.

http://www.magichouse.org/

Do you think the climbing stuff would be too difficult for our 3 year old?

Definitely the Magic House. I grew up visiting my grandparents, who lived next door to it in Kirkwood. Took our daughter a couple years ago and was amazed by how much they'd added. Could have spent lots more time there.

We ate at Laclede's Landing. Went early and sat outdoors (weather-permitting). Just checked for kid-friendly menus posted outside. Took turns walking around with her while waiting for food.

oops--meant to ask if the climbing stuff at the city museum was too difficult for a 3 and 6 year old

City Museum has fun things for all ages. The climbing would be better for the 6 yo.

Go to Turtle Park, just south of the Zoo, across the highway bridge at Tamm Dr.
http://www.examiner.com/forest-park-...is/turtle-park

It's a fun playground of giant concrete turtles, suitable for climbing on. You can take a picnic or just hang out there after the Zoo.

From your hotel, walk a few blocks west on Market to Citygarden, between 8th and 10th streets. A fun sculpture garden, with fountains to run through, and midday you'll find choice food trucks. http://www.citygardenstl.org/

Spaghetti Factory is fun for kids, gets you in and out, and a pleasant walk to Laclede's Landing from your hotel.

Re kid friendly restaurants.

http://saucemagazine.com

Go to "search" at top, then advanced search, then by location and "kid friendly."