Mastodon State Historic Site
~8 minImperial
431-acre archaeology + paleontology site. Hiking trails, museum with mastodon skeleton, Rock Creek for kids to splash in, picnic area, camping.
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Anheuser Estate & Museum
~18 minKimmswick
Ancestral home of the Anheuser brewing family. River views, bald eagles overhead, antiques and the Westward Ho crystal collection inside.
Walk-in tours every Thursday noon–4pm · $10/person
Historic Kimmswick
~18 minKimmswick
20+ shops, antiques, Americana. Apple Butter Festival (last weekend of October) + Strawberry Festival (June) are the big draws.
St. Louis Zoo
~40 minSt. Louis
World-class zoo, free admission. Easily a whole day with the kids.
Gateway Arch
~40 minSt. Louis
The 630-ft monument plus a museum on Westward Expansion. Tram ride to the top.
Missouri Botanical Garden
~40 minSt. Louis
79 acres of gardens including the world-renowned Japanese garden.
St. Louis Union Station
~35 minSt. Louis
Historic train station with hotel, aquarium, Ferris wheel, and restaurants.
Grant’s Farm
~30 minSt. Louis
Free zoo + Clydesdale stables on historic Anheuser-Busch land. Plan a half day.
Suson Park
~25 minSappington
Free county park with petting farm, ponds, and picnic shelters. Great for kids.
World Bird Sanctuary
~40 minValley Park
Free wildlife sanctuary featuring eagles, owls, and other birds of prey.
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