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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ EXPLORATION
\n<\/strong>
\nAmerican Queen Steamboat Company
\n<\/strong>Information & Reservations
\n800-697-2457
\nhttp:\/\/www.1cruise.com\/deltaqueen<\/a>
\nExplore Mark Twain’s riverside America and discover the cities and historic river ports of the Heartland in a genuine paddlewheeler.<\/p>\n

The Butterfly House
\n<\/strong>15193 Olive Boulevard
\nChesterfield 636-530-0076
\nwww.butterflyhouse.org<\/a>
\nNestled in Faust Park and named for Sophia M. Sachs, this delightful house offers butterfly exhibits and educational programs.<\/p>\n

Center for American Archeology<\/strong>
\nRoute 100 at Route 108
\nKampsville, IL 618-653-4316
\nwww.caa-archeology.org<\/a>
\nOften referred to as the “Nile of America,” this historic region provides educational outreach and invites the public to visit the Koster site.<\/p>\n

City Museum
\n<\/strong>701 N. 15th Street
\nSt. Louis 314-231-CITY
\nwww.citymuseum.org<\/a>
\nEnchantment, intrigue, and discovery are all waiting at this premier venue brimming over with permanent and traveling exhibits.
\n
\nEarthways Center
\n<\/strong>Missouri Botanical Garden
\n4651 Shaw Blvd.
\nLouis 314-577-0220
\nwww.earthwayscenter.org\/<\/a>
\nEnvironmental education is the focus of this “home” that offers interactive experiences and community programs.<\/p>\n

Faust Park Historic Attractions<\/strong>
\n15185 Olive Boulevard
\nChesterfield 636-532-7298
\nwww.stlouisco.com\/parks<\/a>
\nPreserving the area’s history and architecture, Faust Village features 10 structures from log to brick.
\n
\nGateway Riverboat Cruises
\n<\/strong>Gateway Arch Riverfront
\n800-878-7411
\nwww.gatewayarchriverboats.com<\/a>
\nTake a spectacular Mississippi River cruise aboard the Tom Sawyer<\/em> and Becky Thatcher<\/em>, replicas of 19th-century steamboats.<\/p>\n

James S. McDonnel Planetarium & the Discovery Room
\n<\/strong>St. Louis Science Center
\n5050 Oakland Avenue
\nSt. Louis 314-289-4400
\nwww.slsc.org<\/a>
\nAppealing to opposite ends of the age spectrum, the Discovery Room caters to children from 3 to 8 years of age while planetarium programs are suited to older children and adults.
\n
\nThe Jewel Box at Forest Park
\n<\/strong>Wells & McKinley Drives
\nSt. Louis 314-531-0080
\nhttps:\/\/www.stlouis-mo.gov\/government\/departments\/parks\/parks\/Jewel-Box.cfm<\/a>
\nFollowing a $3.5 million renovation, the Jewel Box once again shines as an enchanting venue nestled in Forest Park.<\/p>\n

Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center<\/strong>
\nBishops Landing
\nSt. Charles 636-947-3199
\nwww.lewisandclark.net<\/a>
\nServing as the Discover Expedition’s permanent home, this educational facility features a number of historical exhibits.<\/p>\n

The Magic House
\n<\/strong>516 S. Kirkwood Road
\nKirkwood 314-822-8900
\nwww.magichouse.org<\/a>
\nHands-on activities and interactive exhibits capture the attention of children and offer educational entertainment.<\/p>\n

Meramec Caverns
\n<\/strong>1135 Highway W
\nStanton 573-468-3166
\nwww.americascave.com<\/a>
\nTake a guided tour along a well-lit corridor and see the complex of rare and unique mineral formations.<\/p>\n

Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis<\/strong>
\n4746 Gravois
\nSt Louis 314-832-7790
\nwww.miniaturemuseum.org<\/a>
\nVisitors of all ages will enjoy seeing this outstanding collection of miniatures that include architectural jewels.<\/p>\n

Missouri Botanical Garden
\n<\/strong>4344 Shaw Boulevard
\nSt. Louis 800-642-8842
\nEvents Line 314-577-9400
\nwww.mobot.org<\/a>
\nFamilies will enjoy visiting this serene and entertaining center as they stroll through the grounds and enjoy exciting events.<\/p>\n

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center<\/strong>
\n11715 Cragwold Road
\nSt. Louis 314-301-1500
\nwww.mdc.mo.gov<\/a>
\nHike three miles of paved trails through a majestic forest clad with wildflowers, towering trees, and tangled vines.<\/p>\n

St. Louis Science Center
\n<\/strong>5050 Oakland Avenue
\nSt. Louis 800-456-SLSC
\nEvent Line 314\/289-4444
\nwww.slsc.org
\n<\/a>Exciting events combine with more than 700 exhibits and major attractions like OMNIMAX Theater.<\/p>\n

St. Louis Toy Museum<\/strong>
\n634 South Broadway
\nSt. Louis 314-421-4689
\nwww.eugenefieldhouse.org<\/a>
\nSet in the historic Eugene Field House, the museum offers free admission to St. Louis school groups.<\/p>\n

Shaw Nature Preserve & Dana Brown Overnight Education Center
\n<\/strong>Old Gray Summit Road
\nGray Summit 636-451-3512
\nwww.shawnature.org<\/a>
\nPart of the Missouri Botanical Garden, the preserve encompasses 2,500 acres of Ozark landscape and plant collections.<\/p>\n

STAGES Performing Arts Academy
\n<\/strong>1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
\nChesterfield 314-821-2407
\nhttp:\/\/www.stagesstlouis.org\/Performing-Arts-Academy<\/a>
\nStudents of all ages and skill levels enjoy a musical theatre curriculum of dance, voice, drama and theory.<\/p>\n

Symphony Education Programs
\n<\/strong>Performance Locations Vary
\nSt. Louis 314-286-4434
\nwww.slso.org<\/a>
\nKinder Konzerts, Young People’s Concerts, Young Adult’s Concerts, and Friday Classix are designed to reach a wide range of age groups.
\n
\nThe Endangered Wolf Center
\n<\/strong>6750 Tyson Valley Road
\nEureka 636-938-5900
\nwww.endangeredwolfcenter.org<\/a>
\nJust 20 miles from St. Louis is one of the nation’s premier wolf conservation, education, and research centers.<\/p>\n

The World Aquarium
\n<\/strong>810 Lumiere Place Blvd
\nSt. Louis 314-647-6011
\nhttps:\/\/www.childrensaquarium.org<\/a>
\nLearn more about aquatic life and environments as well as the conservation of water at this City Museum attraction.<\/p>\n

World Bird Sanctuary<\/strong>
\n125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road
\nValley Park 636-861-3225
\nEducation 636-225-4390
\nwww.worldbirdsanctuary.org<\/a>
\nTo secure the future of threatened bird species in their natural environments, the center offers education programs, field studies, and rehabilitation.
\n
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