As a full time traveling family, I'd like to share some of our favorites! Kid friendly, free or inexpensive, unique experiences and so much more!
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What an experience! Groceries imported from all over the world, huge selection of unique gifts & toys, incredible pet, kitchenware, discount items, an amazing cigar selection, incredible essential oils and a one of a kind experience every turn! A...
Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate
Host of some really unique events- like Art Car, which is exactly what it sounds like... cars decorated and I mean all decked out! Themes and fun!
Orange Show - Houston
If you're looking to feel at home immediately and greeted with love, this busy stop is where it's at! Greek and American style food!
Tommy's Diner
Worth the experience! Everyone from adult to toddler enjoyed in our family! Bring a baby carrier [no strollers] & wear comfy walking shoes!
Meramec Caverns
A unique experience for sure! If you're traveling with kids, head down by the water to watch the steam boat!
French Quarter
A great place for kids & adults of all ages! Mid week is the best!
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Mason
Very good ice-cream! Unique flavors and wonderful taste!
Graeter's Ice Cream
Free entry! Just pay for parking! ($10) This was a beautiful zoo!
Saint Louis Zoo
A fun day for the while family! Fun train rides!!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
One of the fun things to see as you enter onto the highway! Definitely make a point to pull off the on ramp and check out these unique sculptures!
Eclectic Menagerie Park - Sculpture Park - All You Need to Know ...
Such a fun time! Hop in and enjoy a tour of the sand dunes! Tour stops by the water for you to check out and take pictures.
Saugatuck Dune Rides
Turtle lovers! Check out this sculpture playground! It's across the highway from the St. Louis Zoo. There is a playground with slides and swings on the other side of the parking lot.
Turtle Playground Sculptures
A beautiful spot that feels like you're traveling outside of the country!
Galveston Island
A fun- two building experience! There are rides too for kids and adults!
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
This is a massive 3 story hands on science experience! Rotating exhibits, a whole floor dedicated to young child play. Tons of activities to submerge yourself into. If you're brave enough, you can ride a bike on a cable line from the 2nd story. [comp...
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Cute shops and delicious food! You could spend the better part of the day just at Navy Pier in Chicago.
Navy Pier
Iconic place for Elivs Presley fans thay gather from across the country and world! Across the street you can check out his planes. Down the road you can write your name outside of the gavesite of Elivs.
Graceland
An amazing clear, blue, gorgeous lake water that makes you feel like you're on vacation in the Caribbean! Great sand bar not too far into the water. [Sand bar is not a drinking location- it is a place in the water that has higher sand giving a more s...
Torch Lake
A couple of really really great rides, hardly any lines compared to other theme parks, a spot for kids to ride height safe rides. Several interactive shows involving the animals up close! Amazing prices for entire day! We had way more fun there than...