Things to do in Kirkwood

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Magic House - St. Louis Children\'s Museum featuring interior views
Magic House - St. Louis Children\'s Museum which includes interior views
Magic House - St. Louis Children\'s Museum featuring interior views as well as an individual femail
Magic House - St. Louis Children\'s Museum which includes interior views
Magic House - St. Louis Children\'s Museum which includes markets and interior views as well as an individual child
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What to do in Kirkwood

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Busch Stadium

Busch Stadium

2/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.

Busch Stadium
St. Louis Union Station

St. Louis Union Station

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.

St. Louis Union Station
Gateway Arch featuring skyline, a skyscraper and modern architecture

Gateway Arch

5/5(16 reviews)

Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.

Gateway Arch
St. Louis Zoo showing a bridge, a garden and a lake or waterhole

St. Louis Zoo

In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.

St. Louis Zoo
City Museum which includes a city as well as children

City Museum

5/5(1 review)

A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.

City Museum
Forest Park featuring a pond, a garden and modern architecture

Forest Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

Forest Park
St. Louis University

St. Louis University

Explore the campus of St. Louis University during your stay in St. Louis. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

St. Louis University
Fox Theater

Fox Theater

1/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Fox Theater
Horseshoe St. Louis Casino

Horseshoe St. Louis Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Horseshoe St. Louis Casino during your visit to St. Louis? Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.

Horseshoe St. Louis Casino
Laumeier Sculpture Park featuring fall colors, a garden and outdoor art

Sunset Hills

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Valley Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkwood worth visiting?
With a mix of family-friendly attractions and nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Kirkwood. While you're here, visit Forest Park, a key attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Kirkwood?
Once you've visited top attractions like Forest Park and Grant's Farm, spend the rest of your day experiencing Kirkwood's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Kirkwood?
Don't go home without exploring Forest Park, ranked the top tourist attraction in Kirkwood.
Is three days enough to stay in Kirkwood?
Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off many city sights, such as Museum of Transportation, Swing-A-Round Fun Town and Grant's Farm. The average stay in Kirkwood is two days. If you have the urge to extend your break, St. Louis isn't far away.
Is Kirkwood a walkable city?
That depends on what you'd like to do and see in Kirkwood. Several top attractions, including Museum of Transportation and Kirkwood Park, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Kirkwood's neighbourhoods, Oakland is 2 kilometres away from downtown, while Glendale is 3 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Kirkwood with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with young explorers or adventure-seeking teens, a schedule filled with fun activities makes all the difference. Check out our recommendations for what to do in Kirkwood with kids.

What to do in Kirkwood for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Kirkwood, with activities for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery or Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
Are there free things to do in Kirkwood?
One of the top ways to discover free things to do in Kirkwood is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without opening your wallet. Kirkwood Park is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.