{"id":974,"date":"2017-05-10T13:08:09","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T18:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmowp.local\/articles\/missouri-is-for-the-kids\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:41:17","slug":"missouri-is-for-the-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/missouri-is-for-the-kids","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do with Kids in Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a family vacation this year? There are loads of things to do with kids in Missouri. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/the-most-popular-amusement-theme-and-water-parks-in-missouri\">theme parks<\/a> and zoos to museums and caves, the Show-Me State is filled with fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-theme-parks-and-attractions\">Theme Parks and Attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/silver-dollar-city-4\">Silver Dollar City<\/a>, Branson&nbsp;\u2013 This top-rated theme park is home to dozens of rides, shops and shows inspired by life in the 1880s. Artisans demonstrate their skills in glassblowing, woodcarving, blacksmithing, candy making and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-branson-ferris-wheel\">Branson Ferris Wheel<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Board a gondola and get ready to go up (way up!) as the Ferris wheel reaches its apex at 150 feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-runaway-at-branson-mountain-adventure-park\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-runaway-at-branson-mountain-adventure-park\">The Runaway at Branson Mountain Adventure Park<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Get your adrenaline pumping on the longest and\u00a0fastest mountain coaster in the Midwest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/branson-strip-and-theater-district\">Branson Strip and Theater District<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This historic strip has many attractions to check out, including&nbsp;Beyond the Lens Family Fun,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/wonderworks\">WonderWorks<\/a>,&nbsp;Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not Odditorium&nbsp;and many more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-national-park\">Gateway Arch National Park<\/a>, St. Louis \u2013 No trip to St. Louis is complete without a stop at&nbsp;Gateway Arch National Park. Start your adventure with a tram ride 630 feet to the top of the iconic arch and a tour of the underground museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/st-louis-wheel\">The St. Louis Wheel<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Go for a spin on the 200-foot observation wheel with 42 fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/crown-center-complex\">Crown Center<\/a>, Kansas City&nbsp;\u2013 Have fun in the heart of Kansas City shopping,&nbsp;dining,&nbsp;and exploring attractions like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/sea-life-kansas-city-aquarium\">Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/legoland-discovery-center\">LEGOLAND\u00ae Discovery Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/worlds-of-fun\">Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun<\/a>, Kansas City&nbsp;\u2013 Spend the day enjoying seven roller coasters, family rides and live entertainment. Make a splash at the wave pool, lazy river and largest mat-racing water slide in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"43617\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Kansas-City-Zoo-Aquarium.jpeg\" alt=\"To the left a family of three watches fish move throughout an aquarium and to the left a person stands and takes a photo of sharks.\" class=\"wp-image-43617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Kansas-City-Zoo-Aquarium.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Kansas-City-Zoo-Aquarium-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Kansas-City-Zoo-Aquarium-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Kansas-City-Zoo-Aquarium-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"43616\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Worlds-of-Fun.jpeg\" alt=\"Family poses for a photo with Snoopy with food shops and amusement rides in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-43616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Worlds-of-Fun.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Worlds-of-Fun-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Worlds-of-Fun-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Worlds-of-Fun-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-museums-and-indoor-activities\"><strong>Museums and Indoor Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-saint-louis-zoo\">Saint Louis Zoo<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Enter a world of more than 16,000 animals \u2013 many of them endangered. Book a behind-the-scenes tour to learn what it\u2019s like to be a zookeeper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/city-museum\">City Museum<\/a>, St. Louis&nbsp;\u2013 Don\u2019t let the name fool you \u2013 this is no ordinary museum. This must-see spot is a whimsical space with tunnels, slides, secret passageways, a rooftop Ferris wheel and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/st-louis-aquarium-at-union-station-2\">St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Housed in St. Louis\u2019 historic Union Station, six galleries and 13,000 animals will take you on an aquatic trip down the Mississippi River to the depths of the Ocean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-magic-house-st-louis-childrens-museum\">The Magic House<\/a>, St. Louis&nbsp;\u2013 This children\u2019s museum is filled to the brim with hundreds of hands-on exhibits and activities for visitors of all ages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-regnier-family-wonderscope-childrens-museum-of-kansas-city\">The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children\u2019s Museum of Kansas City<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This fully accessible children\u2019s museum features interactive experiences that incorporate STEAM \u2013 science, technology, engineering, arts and math \u2013 for young children and their families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/union-station-kansas-city\">Union Station Kansas City<\/a> \u2013 Explore Science City, the Arvin Gottleib Planetarium, traveling exhibits and shops at one of the city\u2019s most iconic destinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/the-rabbit-hole\">The Rabbit hOle<\/a>, Kansas City \u2013 Magic comes to life when you journey down the Rabbit hOle, a unique museum celebrating children&#8217;s literature. Step into an unforgettable narrative landscape with the whole family and explore these whimsical worlds. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/il-lazzarone-kansas-city\">il Lazzarone<\/a>, Kansas City \u2013 Need to stop for a slice? il Lazzarone is the real deal, importing flour for its crusts from Naples, Italy, and cooking up authentic wood-fired pizza with simple ingredients. It&#8217;s a taste of Naples, just 5,000 miles closer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/discovery-center-of-springfield\">Discovery Center of Springfield&nbsp;<\/a>\u2013 Don\u2019t tell the kids, but they might learn a thing or two about chemistry and physics through fun, interactive exhibits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/wonders-of-wildlife-national-museum-aquarium\">Wonders of Wildlife National Museum &amp; Aquarium<\/a>, Springfield&nbsp;\u2013 Marvel at more than 35,000 fish, mammals, reptiles and birds. The complex includes a massive aquarium and immersive wildlife galleries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/discovery-playhouse-a-childrens-museum\">Discovery Playhouse<\/a>, Cape Girardeau \u2013 Your child\u2019s imagination will run wild in the interactive spaces at Discovery Playhouse. With one floor dedicated to younger children and another for older kids, there\u2019s plenty of magic to uncover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"35208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Metal walkways, tunnels, platforms and staircases at City Museum\" class=\"wp-image-35208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-City-Museum.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"43618\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Zoo.jpeg\" alt=\"Family stops and looks at animals at zoo.\" class=\"wp-image-43618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Zoo.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Zoo-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Zoo-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Zoo-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-and-nature-activities\"><strong>Outdoor and Nature Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/kansas-city-zoo\" type=\"attachment\" id=\"43617\">Kansas City Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Get an up-close look at penguins, polar bears, primates and more at the 200-acre zoo and aquarium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/fantastic-caverns\">Fantastic Caverns<\/a>, Springfield&nbsp;\u2013 Board a jeep-drawn tram for a subterranean trip through stalactites, stalagmites and other intriguing rock formations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/springfield-conservation-nature-center\">Springfield Conservation Nature Center<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Nature thrives in this 79-acre slice of the Ozarks outdoors. Explore miles of walking trails plus nature exhibits and programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/dogwood-canyon-nature-park\">Dogwood Canyon Nature Park<\/a>, Lampe&nbsp;\u2013 Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Ozarks at this 10,000-acre nature park. See streams, waterfalls and wildlife as you ride through the park on a tram or explore on horseback, bicycle or foot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/explore-the-lake-of-the-ozarks-region-in-missouri\">Lake of the Ozarks<\/a>, Osage Beach \u2013 Have fun in the sun swimming, fishing and boating on the lake. Go ashore for mini-golf, go karts and kid-focused activities at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/miner-mikes-and-busters\">Miner Mike\u2019s and Buster\u2019s<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/places\/lost-valley-fish-hatchery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lost Valley Fish Hatchery<\/a>, Warsaw \u2013 Spot fish in the Visitor Center\u2019s 12,700-gallon aquarium. Then try out the kids\u2019 fishing pond, open to visitors ages 15 and younger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/mark-twain-cave-complex\">Mark Twain Cave<\/a>, Hannibal \u2013 Navigate the crisscross passages on a guided tour through this labyrinth-style cavern. Mark Twain featured the cave in five of his novels, including \u201cThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/shatto-milk-company\">Shatto Milk Company<\/a>, Osborn \u2013 Call ahead to plan a tour at this dairy farm. Sample fresh milk in a variety of kid-friendly flavors \u2013 cotton candy, banana, root beer and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/missouri-camping-tips\">Missouri campgrounds<\/a>, multiple locations \u2013 Whether you spend the night in a tent, RV or camper cabin, camping is always adventure. The Show-Me State has dozens of privately-owned campgrounds as well as campgrounds in state and national parks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/missouri-state-parks-visitors-guide\">Missouri State Parks<\/a>,&nbsp;multiple locations \u2013 With 92 state parks and historic sites, everyone can find something they will enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"A jeep pulling a tram full of people on an underground path in Fantastic Caverns\" class=\"wp-image-35210\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5000338914119162;width:809px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/large-Fantastic-Caverns.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve figured out the timing and packed the appropriate number of games and movies to keep the kids entertained while you travel to Missouri.Once you&#8217;re here, what&#8217;s next?<br \/>\nKid-friendly attractions, of course!From theme parks and zoos to museums and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3334,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"17566,15619,1183,1194,1219,1203","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3,5,7,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-agritourism","category-art-and-history","category-attractions-and-tours","category-family-fun","category-outdoors"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.4 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Things to Do with Kids in Missouri<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Planning a family trip this year? 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