91. Zia’S On The Hill
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 776-0020
Address: 5256 Wilson Avenue
Description: Another family-owned and -operated restaurant on The Hill, Zia’s serves up gourmet Italian specialties in large quantities at moderate prices in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Entrees include pastas, veal, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, and salads. Closed Sunday.
92. Bob Kramer’S Marionnettes
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 531-3313
Address: 4143 Laclede Avenue
Description: At Bob Kramer’s you can discover the world of puppetry through daily demonstrations that show the process of puppet building and five seasonal shows. Lively and entertaining, the shows are fun and humorous for kids and adults alike. Reservations are required. Children under one are admitted free. Shows and demonstrations performed seven days a week.
93. Busch Stadium
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 345-9000 (tickets)
Description: Get a bird’s-eye view of the home turf (grass, actually) where the National League’s St. Louis Cardinals play their home games. The new Busch Stadium, which opened its doors in 2006, is a beautiful red brick venue that features an incredible view of the city skyline. Visit the 2006 World Champs’ dugout and the stadium press room, go out onto the warning track, and check out the Redbird Club, Family Pavilion, and one of the party rooms available for rent. Stadium tours are available year-round with the exception of a few major holidays and anytime there’s a day game. Tours depart from Gate 5 at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. daily.
94. The Butterfly House
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (636) 530-0076
Description: A cultural and educational attraction, at the Butterfly House visitors will see thousands of butterflies in free flight and actually witness the mystery of metamorphosis—from caterpillar to cocoon stage to the larvae’s “ coming-out party.” Children three and under are admitted free.
95. Chase Park Plaza Cinemas
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 367-0101 (recorded movie
Address: 212 North Kingshighway
Description: This five-theater multiplex within the historic Chase Park Plaza Hotel shows the latest Hollywood releases in plush, comfortable surroundings. There’s a snack bar that serves all the traditional movie snacks, as well as “adult” beverages for kids 21 and older. Discounted tickets until 6:00 p.m. daily; free valet parking until 5:00 p.m.
96. Galleria 6 Cinemas
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 725-0808 (recorded movie
Description: There are six screens here featuring the top titles from Tinseltown, with a snack bar and mall food court located adjacent to the multiplex. Children under five are not admitted to PG-13 or R rated movies after 5:00 PM. Free parking.
97. Gateway Air Tours
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 393-2665
Description: Take a ride in a helicopter and get a bird’s-eye view of St. Louis. The helipad is actually a barge moored on the Mississippi River, right under the Gateway Arch. There are two tours to choose from: The St. Louis Skyline tour lasts about 5 to 6 minutes and flies over the riverfront and downtown St. Louis, and the Explore St. Louis tour, which lasts about 15 minutes, takes visitors around downtown, the riverfront, out to Forest Park, and then to the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in nearby St. Charles. Open Memorial Day through mid-September.
98. Gateway Arch Riverboats
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 923-3048, (877) 982-1410
Description: These one-hour narrated sightseeing cruises on the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher riverboats on the mighty Mississippi River offer spectacular skyline views, and they’re a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. The paddle wheelers also host special “Blues Cruises,” which feature live music, along with dinner cruises and other special event cruises. Three of the five daily cruises include a National Park Service ranger on board, who provides additional information about the river and its connection to St. Louis. Free admission for kids age three and younger.
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard
101. St. Louis Carriage Company
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 621-3334
Address: 1000 Cerre Street
Description: Carriage rides are a great way to see the city, and it gives kids a chance to check out the sights at a slower pace. Most of the carriage drivers have a dog on board as their “co-pilot,” so there’s a natural kinship with the little ones. It’s also a great way to give tired little feet a break and still keep them occupied. The horse-and-buggy tours start from the front of the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront Hotel at Fourth and Chestnut Streets, as well as on Laclede’s Landing at First and Morgan Streets. Tours are 30 minutes or 60 minutes long.
102. St. Louis Walk Of Fame
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 6500 block of Delmar Boulevard
Description: More than 100 bronze stars and informative plaques dot the sidewalks of The Loop entertainment district. The stars honor famous St. Louisans who have made their mark in the worlds of entertainment, science, literature, and business and include celebrities such as rock ’n’ roll legends Chuck Berry and Tina Turner; hip hop star Nelly; sportscasters Jack Buck and Bob Costas; actors Vincent Price, Marsha Mason, and Cedric the Entertainer; and baseball’s Yogi Berra and Bob Gibson. Open daily, 24 hours a day.
103. Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 326 South 21st Street
Description: Located next door to Union Station, Upper Limits offers more than 10,000 square feet of sculpted climbing surfaces for beginners and advanced climbers. The gym offers daily rates, gear rental, and instruction. Visitors can try un-roped climbing—or bouldering—which is done close to the ground and doesn’t require individual instruction, or learn the top-roping method of climbing. Experienced climbers take a belay test to prove they know what they’re doing before participating in activities at the gym, and everyone is required to sign a liability waiver. Kids 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and all kids under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian to participate. Open daily.