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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Kids love all things transportation, probably because they are always on the go. But exploring the various methods of transportation can be fun for kids and adults alike.
To discover more about planes, trains, and automobiles, start with St. Louis’ Museum of Transportation. Visitors can actually climb on the trains and crawl through their bellies, but [...]

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Missouri–Explore Union Station (Kansas City)

Kansas City’s Union Station has a ton of stuff for people of all ages including theatres, events, exhibits, restaurants. Just walking around is fun and free. Xavier loved this model train display and we all loved the science gift shop.
Tip: If you are riding on Amtrak and need a place for your luggage, the desk [...]

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Missouri River Runner from St. Louis to Kansas City

Xavier loves all things transportation, but trains rule supreme. When he sees one he yells, “Choo choo! Woo woo!” So I couldn’t resist a trip on Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner to kick off our wild west adventure. The train services several stops across Missouri including Washington where we hopped on.
Tip: Bring something to eat because [...]

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Missouri–Dress the Part at Museum of Transportation Creation Station (St. Louis, MO)

Got my $1.50 worth! At Creation Station kids can color, build stuff, climb in a ship, dress up like a fireman or pilot, play with toy trains, planes, automobiles. So much fun.http://transportmuseumassociation.org/creation.html

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Missouri–All Aboard! at the Museum of Transportation (St. Louis, MO)

This place kept the kids and the adults happy. You get to actually climb on the trains and crawl through their bellies. Just pay attention to your kids so they don’t get hurt. A lot more fun than the name implies.http://transportmuseumassociation.org/plan.html

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Missouri–Chow Down at Cowan’s in Washington, MO

Cowan’s Restaurant immediately makes me think of my go-to meal there: cheeseburger, crinkle fries, and Sun-Drop. For those of you who don’t know Sun-Drop you don’t know citrus soda. Top it all off with a slice of pie and you’re in diner heaven.http://www.sundrop.net/

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Missouri–Can’t Make it to the Sistine Chapel? Check Out this Ceiling in Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (St. Louis)

The St. Louis Greek Festival really pleases the senses. Savor some gyros, kebabs, or marinated lamb shank (our baby loved the food). Take a guided tour through the church. Check out the art and crafts booths. Watch some Greek dancing demonstrations and listen to the Greek music. Or sit in a pew and drink in [...]

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Missouri–Say “Opah!” to the St. Louis Greek Fest

We went in thinking kebabs, but could not say “no” to the marinated lamb shank. Doesn’t it make your mouth water just looking at it? While we ate, Greek musicians serenaded us with lively music. Despite rainy weather, I think all of St. Louis showed up for the dee-lish food.http://www.stlgreekfest.com/

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Fast Food and Fine Motor Skills

On our way to St. Joseph, MO, we stopped at the McDonalds in Kingdom City, MO to see the big aquarium. Sadly, the aquarium has been replaced with a seating area. I know. I know. It’s okay to cry if you need to, because that aquarium was a road trip dream for parents. Your kids [...]

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