Attractions Nearby Saint Louis, Day Trips and Excursions

(Saint Louis, Missouri - MO, USA)

St. Louis offers visitors an abundance of attractions to suit all preferences and ages, at locations both in and around the area. Visitors will find plenty of family attractions just a short journey from central St. Louis, including a large water park featuring an 8,000-square-foot pool, a farm with over 1,000 animals and several exciting theme parks.

For adult attractions, the St. Louis area boasts several fine wineries including Mount Pleasant Winery, where it is possible to taste local wines and tour the grounds.

Six Flags St. Louis

Address: I-44 and Six Flags Road, Eureka, Missouri MO, 63025, USA
Tel: +1 636 938 4800
This theme park features a multitude of fast rides, with several roller coasters, state-of-the-art thrill rides, incredible water slides and more. Six Flags St. Louis also features several comic and cartoon theme rides and some gentler, old-fashioned attractions, including a traditional carousel.
Open hours: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge, discount for children, children under three free

Aquaport at Maryland Heights Center

Address: 212 Millwell Drive, Maryland Heights, Missouri MO, 63043, USA
Tel: +1 314 434 1919
This family attraction features an 8,000-square-foot pool with some exciting flumes and slides. There is also a Wacky Water feature at the Aquaport at Maryland Heights Center, which is specifically designed with younger visitors in mind.
Open hours: daily - Monday - 11:00 to 19:00, Tuesday - 11:00 to 20:00, Wednesday - 11:00 to 19:00, Thursday - 11:00 to 20:00, Friday - 11:00 to 19:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 19:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 19:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discount for children, children under three free

Grant's Farm

Address: 10501 Gravois Road, St. Louis, Missouri MO, 63123, USA
Tel: +1 314 843 1700
Boasting more than 280 acres / 112 hectares and 1,000 animals, Grant's Farm is an incredibly popular attraction, within easy reach of St. Louis city center. The farm features a Deer Park complete with deer, bison, buffalo, zebra and antelope, while the Tier Garden is home to tortoises, pigs and kangaroos, not to mention stables containing fine mares, stallions and foals.
Open hours: April to mid-May, Wednesday to Friday - 09:00 to 15:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 15:30, Sunday - 09:30 to 15:30; mid-May to August, Tuesday to Friday - 09:00 to 15:30, Saturday - 09:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 09:30 to 16:00; September and October, Wednesday to Friday - 09:30 to 14:30, Saturday and Sunday - 09:30 to 15:30
Admission: free

House of Darkness

Address: 1525 South 8th Street, Saint Louis, Missouri MO, 63104, USA
Tel: +1 314 241 3456
The House of Darkness is a haunted theme park containing a pigmy-possessed temple, mummies, a creepy tomb, spooky graveyard and many other frightening attractions. This has been ranked as one of the best haunted houses in the area and boasts some excellent special effects.
Open hours: seasonal variations, call for details
Admission: charge, discount for children

Mount Pleasant Winery

Address: 5634 High Street, Augusta, Missouri MO, 63332, USA
Tel: +1 636 482 WINE
On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can take a tour of the limestone wine cellars at this friendly winery. It is also possible to taste and purchase some of the locally produced wines at Mount Pleasant Winery.
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - tours at 13:00 and 15:00
Admission: free

Swing-A-Round Fun Town

Address: 141 and Gravois (Highway 30), Fenton, Missouri MO, USA
Tel: +1 636 349 7077
This family attraction boasts go-karts for both adults and children. Other attractions at Swing-A-Round Fun Town include a bumper-kart pond featuring a large mushroom fountain, mini-golf courses and batting cages.
Open hours: Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 23:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge