This is a great historical site. The Daniel Boone Home is authentic and original to the site. The…read morehistoric village is not original to the site but includes a number of historic buildings that have been preserved and relocated here. We took the guided tour ($8 for seniors) and had a phenomenal tour guide. He was a recent graduate with a degree in history. His tour was very informative and he tried hard to dispel some of the myths surrounding Daniel Boone and some misconceptions based on the Festus Parker protrayal of Daniel Boon on TV. He was great. After the guided tour of the house, we did a self guided tour of the historic village. This was well worth the visit.

This post is mostly a complaint about Nancy…read more Place is beautiful, beautiful wedding, MOSTLY helpful staff. However, we went to a wedding rehearsal after they told us over the phone we could, as long as it was between 3-5 people. When we showed up Nancy threw a total fit and would only allow one person inside the church at a time. We asked her if this is really how she wants to be remembered, as this was the first wedding, she didn't seem to care. Maybe this place should offer therapists, seems some of the work force is struggling at home...

It's a little confusing as to how to start the tour... go to the airport office, though, and that's…read morewhere it starts. Albert Stix is the owner of this experience which has a massive amount of airplanes, all focused on pre-WW2. I think the first hanger had some 40 of them to start with. Albert has been hands on with these planes for a long time and has some amazing stories from each of these, how they got there, and their various components. He is also quite a talker, but I found that our 8 year old grandson took in so much information, and had his own number of questions that were all answered with an intent to keep curiosity engaged. It's a quirky place, and is packed with memorabilia, but if you're into learning and gawking and fascinating a youth with airplane history and discussions, it'll be a blast!

Ten bucks for a tour and they don't accept credit cards. No ATMs nearby. Wish I knew that before…read moregetting a Lyft ride from downtown St. Louis. Nice folks I'm sure but come on. Just get a rinky dink credit card machine.

Nice park with a butterfly house, historic homes, carousel, and trails. They have great summer…read moreconcerts too.

We took advantage of the warmer weather and hiked the Thornhill Trail today. Even though it was a…read morelittle slick on the downhill with all the leaves on the ground, the trail was well-maintained. This trail is a linear trail so you're either going to do an out and back or your can opt to walk around the rest of the park via sidewalks and road. It is labeled as a black diamond but I would call it a "Missouri black diamond." The hills can be steep for some but the trail is plenty wide enough to step to the side and catch your breath, if you need.

I honestly debated taking off a star for one issue, but in the end I couldn't bring myself to do it…read morebecause everything else about this museum was so wonderful. First of all, it's free, which is incredible considering the quality of the collection. It's located in the middle of beautiful Forest Park, so even getting there is part of the experience. The museum sits on top of Art Hill, and the grounds are gorgeous with wide green spaces, walking paths, and beautiful views. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend an afternoon both inside and outside. The museum itself has an impressive collection spanning so many cultures and time periods. There are ancient artifacts, European paintings, sculptures, decorative arts... and yes, they even have Egyptian mummies. Seeing those in person was fascinating, although I'll admit it always makes me wonder about the provenance and how museum collections like that came to be. That's a much bigger conversation though. The staff were also fantastic. Everyone I spoke with was kind, approachable, and happy to share what they knew about the artwork and exhibits. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed being there. The only reason I almost docked a star was because I came across... well... a piece of poop on the gallery floor. It wasn't cleaned up immediately, and it seemed to sit there for a while before anyone noticed. It definitely caught me off guard. That said, I don't think it's really fair to blame the museum for another visitor's actions. Accidents happen, and while I wish it had been spotted sooner, it didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the museum overall. Beautiful setting, incredible collection, friendly staff, and one of the best free museums I've visited. Definitely worth a stop if you're in St. Louis.

First off, it's hard to beat the setting which is right in Forest Park and the building itself is…read morebeautiful and historic. Walking to it already feels like it's part of the experience. Inside, the collection is genuinely impressive. There's a huge range from ancient artifacts to modern and contemporary art so it never feels repetitive. You can go from Egyptian pieces to seeing European pieces from Monet and Picasso in the same visit. One of the best parts is that general admission is free which makes it super accessible and easy to spend as much (or as little) time as you want without feeling pressured. The layout is spacious and easy to explore, although some sections feel stronger than others depending on your taste. It's also the kind of place where you can wander and really take your time. Great for both a quick visit or a longer afternoon. It's one of the best attractions in St Louis with a surprisingly deep collection. Definitely worth visiting especially if you're already in Forest Park.

We had bought a membership for the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the butterfly house was included!…read moreOf course we wanted to check it out, but didn't realize how busy it was because apparently it's field trip season. It was still a fun experience, but not as chill as I hoped it would be. The front desk did let us know other days to try again if we wanted a more peaceful time lol. Anyway, they do not just house butterflies here. They got BUGS. Icky bugs and icky roaches and my son LOVED it. Luckily the icky bugs are behind glass and that is not very interactive lol. The actual butterfly house limits how many people can go in which is nice because once you get in, you are surrounded by butterflies. They will REALLY fly across your face and land on you if they choose. The staff recommends to walk slowly and to be mindful of your movements for the safety of the butterflies. It was such a beautiful area! I'd love to come back again. I think my son liked it, but he liked the icky bugs more lol.

I brought my boyfriend for a Saturday morning date during Morpho Mania (March release of gorgeous…read moreblue winged butterflies). We absolutely loved our visit. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The location is within a park that also has a playground and carousel. Outside are oversized sculptures of a butterfly and a caterpillar (kids can crawl through it). Once inside, there were educational exhibits with insects. We did not have to wait long at all to enter the butterfly area. There were lots of butterflies compared to other butterfly houses that I have visited. You could walk slowly through, or sit down, and they flew around or sometimes landed on you. The inside is very warm with lots of tropical plants and gorgeous flowers. There is also a gift shop, but some of the items are pricey (we did get a magnet as a souvenir).

We used to love this place but haven't been in about a year. It has significantly changed. It is…read morevery run down. The toys were very dirty, the bathrooms were gross, and a lot of the stuff was missing pieces or not working. I'm not sure what has changed but we won't be coming back since its a bit or a drive and no longer worth it.

It was so much to do my kids had a ball! They ran and explored everything ! They had everything…read morefrom a toddler area with small slide and bounce house , blocks and trains. Things for older kids a bigger bounce house , speed slide, music room dinosaur dig and a bunch science and music things. We will definitely be back to explore more!

An adorable, rustic log cabin in the midst of a modern-day subdivision, the Bacon Log Cabin is…read moreworth a trip. The cabin is open May-October on the 1st & 3rd Sundays from 1pm-4pm and maintained by the Old Trails Historical Society. 2015 marks the 180th anniversary of the cabin, which was built by William Douglas Bacon. Unfortunately, the structure contains little to no actual bacon (boo) but it has been restored as a pioneer cabin. The stone fireplace is original as are the logs, beams, and some fireplace bricks. The cabin houses period furnishings and a museum display of West St. Louis County historical memorabilia. The docent, Irene, was highly knowledgeable and extremely spry for 86. In addition to giving tours, she helped fund the preservation of the root cellar on the property, cans her own raspberry preserves, and quilts. I felt as though I had taken a step back in time to a simpler, but definitely not easier, way of living. There were a lot of things to take in during the walk through the cabin, including a kitchen, bedroom, working gun above the mantelpiece. In June 2015, the Forget Me Not Garden Club dedicated a Blue Star Memorial byway marker, honoring service men and women, that can be found near the front entrance. The dedication that members of this historical society have shown to restoring this structure and open it to public viewing is inspiring. A must see, underrated historical attraction for anyone with an interest in historic houses and Americana.

It was great trip, we have been grants farm through out years with my children…read more. We visited last weekend with my Grandchildren . My son and granddaughter with into the parrot in closer and a bird scraced her face leaving a mark on her cheak .I dont suggest taking toddlesr in their.

A childhood summer vacation favorite was Grant's Farm. Now you can go for their summer evening…read moreevent series. I went on the 4th of July on the 250th anniversary of... well I guess it wasn't the anniversary of the first-ever July 4th, but the first one like I'm talking about. I was impressed with how uncrowded the event was. The crowds were less than on the average days in the summers of my youth. These days there are no elephants at Grant's Farm. I saw a number of animals including some really cute hens and several wallaby. I fed goats and some tread on my American flag dress. I was happy that Grant's Farm's biergarten had several non-beers on free offer. I thought it was beer and only beer! First I had a seltzer made with vodka blueberry flavor... I think it's called Nutrl. Yum! We could smell the blueberry from a couple of feet away. My second drink was High Noon vodka iced tea It was good, but if I get to make that choice again, I'd go back to the blueberry. My friend and I split a vegan bratwurst with sauerkraut and a side of mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was pretty flavorful and the temperature was right (we weren't expecting much). I liked the bratwurst, but my companion wasn't wowed. The 4th of July drone show was a nice alternative to fireworks. We liked watching and figuring out the formations. Our only tip to the venue: reduce the volume of the band. We were sitting as far away as we could, and maybe there were speakers near us, but no matter the reason: this was at least 40% too loud for all of us. Those hens were so darling!