Why St. Louis is a Great Family Vacation Getaway
on September 12, 2011 at 12:00 amSt. Louis Missouri is a great family vacation destination. St. Louis is full of festivals and fairs and has many points of interest that always peaks everyone in the family’s attention young or old. Known for its “concrete” ice cream and breweries of both beer and root beer, there is something for everyone in this city. There is a festival for almost every holiday. Families always enjoy the Balloon Glow and Race, the “Wild Lights” holiday light display, and The Loop Ice Carnival. Besides the seasonal activities, St. Louis offers plenty of year round points of interest. At the top of the famous St. Louis Arch, kids can experience riding in science fiction looking cars called “pods.” City Museum’s outdoor playground is also a favorite of most kids. On the inside of this museum you can enjoy exploring caves lit by candlelight, “swimming” through rivers filled with balls, while traveling through multiple levels by way of a slide! This museum also has an airplane suspended three stories above the ground that kids always marvel over. Many of St. Louis’s main attractions including the zoo, art museum and science center are also free saving your family a large amount of money.