St. Louis is a great place for families to spend vacation time. There are countless things to do in the area, and the rates are affordable.
No St. Louis family vacation would be complete without a trip to the world famous St. Louis Zoo. Admission to the zoo is free, and special attractions such as the children's museum and the zoo railroad are inexpensive. If you arrive early enough in the day you can even get free parking along the street. If you choose to bring a picnic lunch you can have a whole day of fun on any budget!
During your visit to the St. Louis area you should take some time to visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. The Shrine is a 200-acre outdoor shrine complete with devotional areas, a church, amphitheater, restaurant, and conference center. The entire family will enjoy a day at the Shrine. If you are looking for hotels in the St. Louis area you can even stay at the Shrine Hotel, which is located on the premises. Our Lady of the Snows is also located nearby in Belleville, just a short drive across the river from downtown St. Louis.
Out of all of the hotels in St. Louis area, The Shrine Hotel may be one of the most family friendly. Not only is the hotel located in close proximity to the cultural and entertainment attraction in the metropolitan area, but the facility itself is a fun place to be.
Our Lady of the Snows also has a 2-acre playground on site that children can enjoy. The restaurant is also family friendly, featuring affordably priced kids meals that your family will love. For your next St. Louis family vacation consider making The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows one of the highlights of your trip.