2008 Woodie Awards
Landlocked in St. Louis?
By: Stephanie Kiszczak
Issue date: 3/9/06 Section: LifeStyle
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Stuck in St. Louis for spring break? Before you can utter those four little words, "There's nothing to do," The Journal has composed a sampling of things to see and do that won't leave you battling boredom over the break. So, if you're a sucker for science, adore animals or appreciate art, St. Louis has the answers to your spring break qualms.
Anheuser Busch Brewery
12th and Lynch Streets
Ever wonder how beer is made? Find out by taking a tour at the Anheuser Busch Brewery. All tours conclude with free beer (or soda if you're under 21). Make friends with the famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Clydesdale Camera Day March 18. Be sure to bring your own camera so you can take the memories with you.
Cost: Free
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Web site: http://www.budweisertours.com
City Museum
701 North 15th St.
Feel like a kid again at the City Museum. Get lost in the Enchanted Caves, monkey around in MonstroCity or take the plunge at the World Aquarium. The museum provides hours of entertainment.
Cost: $12 for ages three and up for general admission, $6 for the World Aquarium (in addition to general admission cost) and at least $3 to park
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
Web site: http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp
Forest Park
City of St. Louis
Renting a paddleboat, taking a stroll through the St. Louis Art Museum or ice skating at an outdoor rink are just a sampling of what awaits you at Forest Park. The park is also home to the Jewel Box, World's Fair Pavilion, Steinberg Skating Rink, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri Historical Society, Boathouse, Muny and more. With so much to see and do, there's something for everyone. If you're not into the hype, pack a picnic and relax in the shade.
Cost: Cost varies for individual locations
Hours: Park open daily, hours vary for individual locations
Web site: http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/
International Bowling Hall of Fame
111 Stadium Plaza
Put on your bowling shoes and get ready to make a strike at the International Bowling Hall of Fame. Admire crazy bowling team shirts throughout history, a bowling pin car and learn more about bowling than you ever imagined. But don't stop at bowling - check out the second and third floors of the building for a museum store and Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Cost: $7.50 for those 16 and up, $7 for seniors and $6 for those 16 and under
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday
Web site: http://www.bowlingmuseum.com
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
11 North 4th St.
Conquer a fear of heights by taking it to the top - of the Arch, that is. Take a tram 630 feet up and brush up on some history along the way. Put a historical spin on the day and stop by the Old Courthouse and Museum of Westward Expansion.
Cost: $10 for those 17 and up, $7 for those 13 to 16 and $3 for those three to 12 for trams
Hours: 9:20 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. daily for trams
Web site: http://www.gatewayarch.com or http://www.nps.gov/jeff/index.html
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Road
It's art appreciation outdoors. Take a stroll through Laumeier Sculpture Park and ponder the work of artists from around the globe. Then, head indoors for a trip to the museum shop and a tour of other art galleries.
Cost: Free
Hours: 8 a.m. to a half hour past sunset daily, museum shop and galleries open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Web site: http://www.laumeier.com
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
Take a $3 tram ride through gorgeous gardens like the Japanese Garden, a 14-acre garden accompanied by a four-acre lake, waterfalls and mini islands. Be sure to feed the koi, or Japanese carp, and take in the sweet scents of cherry blossoms, azaleas and other plants.
Cost: $8 for those 13 and up, free for children 12 and under
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Web site: http://www.mobot.org
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave.
If schmoozing with Clydesdales isn't your thing, opt for a brewery tour at Schalfly Bottleworks. In addition to familiarizing yourself with the beer-making process, enjoy a complimentary taste and learn about brewing history in St. Louis.
St. Louis Mills
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Shop till you drop without emptying your wallet. St. Louis Mills offers outlet stores like Gap and Banana Republic, Lucky Strike Lanes, NASCAR SpeedPark and Ice Zone, the official practice rink of the St. Louis Blues.
Cost: Cost varies for individual locations
Hours: Hours vary for individual locations
Web site: http://www.stlouismills.com/static/node792.jsp
St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Ave.
Brush up on your scientific smarts. Besides an endless array of exhibits, the St. Louis Science Center is currently featuring a "Titanic" exhibit with more than 300 artifacts. Top off your underwater experience with James Cameron's film, "Ghosts of the Abyss." The "Titanic" exhibit will run through April 16.
Cost: Free admission, parking averages $7, additional cost for visiting exhibits
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Web site: http://www.slsc.org
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Run
Downtown St. Louis
Start the day off early with a five-mile run through downtown St. Louis at the St. Patrick's Day Parade Run March 11, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Stay in the downtown area for the 37th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which kicks off at noon. Deck yourself in green and head to Broadway and Market Street to catch the start of the parade. The parade concludes at 20th Street. Visit the Irish Village at Kiener Plaza for Irish food, drinks and memorabilia.
Cost: Free
Hours: 9:30 a.m. for the run, noon for the parade
Web site: http://www.slsc.org
Suson Park
6059 Wells Road
While it's a 25-minute drive from Webster, a visit to Suson Park in South County is well worth the distance. Spend some time at the farm with chickens, pigs, horses and cows and venture throughout the remainder of the park.
Cost: Free
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Web site: http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/suson.html
The Butterfly House
15193 Olive Blvd.
Spread your wings and surround yourself with butterflies. The Butterfly House provides visitors with insight into the realm of Mother Nature. Learn more about butterflies, plants and flowers to develop a better understanding of the world of outdoors.
Cost: $6 for general admission, $4.50 for seniors 65 and up, $4 for children four to 12 and free for children under three
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Web site: http://www.butterflyhouse.org
Wild Canid Survival and Research Center
Interstate 44 west to Beaumont/Antire Road (exit 269), located on north side of the highway
Don't worry; big, bad wolves won't get you here. The Wild Canid Survival and Research Center in Eureka, or wolf sanctuary, is home to several different species of wolves, including the Mexican gray, maned, red, Iranian gray, African wild dogs and swift fox.
Cost: Free for those under three, $9 for an interactive lecture and one-hour guided walking tour (a two-hour program) at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, $7 for a guided walking tour (1 to 2 p.m.)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Web site: http://www.wolfsanctuary.org
Anheuser Busch Brewery
12th and Lynch Streets
Ever wonder how beer is made? Find out by taking a tour at the Anheuser Busch Brewery. All tours conclude with free beer (or soda if you're under 21). Make friends with the famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Clydesdale Camera Day March 18. Be sure to bring your own camera so you can take the memories with you.
Cost: Free
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Web site: http://www.budweisertours.com
City Museum
701 North 15th St.
Feel like a kid again at the City Museum. Get lost in the Enchanted Caves, monkey around in MonstroCity or take the plunge at the World Aquarium. The museum provides hours of entertainment.
Cost: $12 for ages three and up for general admission, $6 for the World Aquarium (in addition to general admission cost) and at least $3 to park
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
Web site: http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp
Forest Park
City of St. Louis
Renting a paddleboat, taking a stroll through the St. Louis Art Museum or ice skating at an outdoor rink are just a sampling of what awaits you at Forest Park. The park is also home to the Jewel Box, World's Fair Pavilion, Steinberg Skating Rink, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri Historical Society, Boathouse, Muny and more. With so much to see and do, there's something for everyone. If you're not into the hype, pack a picnic and relax in the shade.
Cost: Cost varies for individual locations
Hours: Park open daily, hours vary for individual locations
Web site: http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/
International Bowling Hall of Fame
111 Stadium Plaza
Put on your bowling shoes and get ready to make a strike at the International Bowling Hall of Fame. Admire crazy bowling team shirts throughout history, a bowling pin car and learn more about bowling than you ever imagined. But don't stop at bowling - check out the second and third floors of the building for a museum store and Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Cost: $7.50 for those 16 and up, $7 for seniors and $6 for those 16 and under
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday
Web site: http://www.bowlingmuseum.com
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
11 North 4th St.
Conquer a fear of heights by taking it to the top - of the Arch, that is. Take a tram 630 feet up and brush up on some history along the way. Put a historical spin on the day and stop by the Old Courthouse and Museum of Westward Expansion.
Cost: $10 for those 17 and up, $7 for those 13 to 16 and $3 for those three to 12 for trams
Hours: 9:20 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. daily for trams
Web site: http://www.gatewayarch.com or http://www.nps.gov/jeff/index.html
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Road
It's art appreciation outdoors. Take a stroll through Laumeier Sculpture Park and ponder the work of artists from around the globe. Then, head indoors for a trip to the museum shop and a tour of other art galleries.
Cost: Free
Hours: 8 a.m. to a half hour past sunset daily, museum shop and galleries open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Web site: http://www.laumeier.com
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
Take a $3 tram ride through gorgeous gardens like the Japanese Garden, a 14-acre garden accompanied by a four-acre lake, waterfalls and mini islands. Be sure to feed the koi, or Japanese carp, and take in the sweet scents of cherry blossoms, azaleas and other plants.
Cost: $8 for those 13 and up, free for children 12 and under
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Web site: http://www.mobot.org
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave.
If schmoozing with Clydesdales isn't your thing, opt for a brewery tour at Schalfly Bottleworks. In addition to familiarizing yourself with the beer-making process, enjoy a complimentary taste and learn about brewing history in St. Louis.
St. Louis Mills
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Shop till you drop without emptying your wallet. St. Louis Mills offers outlet stores like Gap and Banana Republic, Lucky Strike Lanes, NASCAR SpeedPark and Ice Zone, the official practice rink of the St. Louis Blues.
Cost: Cost varies for individual locations
Hours: Hours vary for individual locations
Web site: http://www.stlouismills.com/static/node792.jsp
St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Ave.
Brush up on your scientific smarts. Besides an endless array of exhibits, the St. Louis Science Center is currently featuring a "Titanic" exhibit with more than 300 artifacts. Top off your underwater experience with James Cameron's film, "Ghosts of the Abyss." The "Titanic" exhibit will run through April 16.
Cost: Free admission, parking averages $7, additional cost for visiting exhibits
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Web site: http://www.slsc.org
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Run
Downtown St. Louis
Start the day off early with a five-mile run through downtown St. Louis at the St. Patrick's Day Parade Run March 11, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Stay in the downtown area for the 37th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which kicks off at noon. Deck yourself in green and head to Broadway and Market Street to catch the start of the parade. The parade concludes at 20th Street. Visit the Irish Village at Kiener Plaza for Irish food, drinks and memorabilia.
Cost: Free
Hours: 9:30 a.m. for the run, noon for the parade
Web site: http://www.slsc.org
Suson Park
6059 Wells Road
While it's a 25-minute drive from Webster, a visit to Suson Park in South County is well worth the distance. Spend some time at the farm with chickens, pigs, horses and cows and venture throughout the remainder of the park.
Cost: Free
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Web site: http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/suson.html
The Butterfly House
15193 Olive Blvd.
Spread your wings and surround yourself with butterflies. The Butterfly House provides visitors with insight into the realm of Mother Nature. Learn more about butterflies, plants and flowers to develop a better understanding of the world of outdoors.
Cost: $6 for general admission, $4.50 for seniors 65 and up, $4 for children four to 12 and free for children under three
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Web site: http://www.butterflyhouse.org
Wild Canid Survival and Research Center
Interstate 44 west to Beaumont/Antire Road (exit 269), located on north side of the highway
Don't worry; big, bad wolves won't get you here. The Wild Canid Survival and Research Center in Eureka, or wolf sanctuary, is home to several different species of wolves, including the Mexican gray, maned, red, Iranian gray, African wild dogs and swift fox.
Cost: Free for those under three, $9 for an interactive lecture and one-hour guided walking tour (a two-hour program) at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, $7 for a guided walking tour (1 to 2 p.m.)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Web site: http://www.wolfsanctuary.org