Where to stay in St Louis MO

We stayed at the St. Louis West KOA, which is just outside the city with easy access to the interstate to get into town. Even though it's close to the city, it has a lot of trees. If you have kids, they have a lot of amenities and activities.
Here's a review with some pictures: St. Louis West KOA

The most unique thing to do in St Louis, especially with kids, is the City Museum, which is not really a museum. It's like a crazy indoor playground with slides, tunnels, and more. See my review here.

We also love the Arch, of course. The zoo is phenomenal and free, as is the science center. You can eat some of the best Italian food in an area known as The Hill.

I think the $50 prices for the larger sites at Casino Queen is just about right. Factor in driving into St Louis from one of the outlying campgrounds and then pay for parking and it is a wash. It is an urban campground but one steps outside their RV and has a magnificent view of the Arch which is really pretty at night. We could see our RV from the top of the Arch.

C20 wrote:
X2 on the casino queen. I think it's $20 a night.

According to these reviews folks paid into the high $50+ for a night!!!

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/illinois/east-st-louis/casino-queen-rv-park

X2 on the casino queen. I think it's $20 a night and right by the train that goes into downtown and all over. Good security, and not bad food in the casino. We don't gamble but a decent place to stay. They aren't open in the winter as i remember.

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YOU might look at cuivre river state park which is about an hours drive north of ST louis Some nice antique shopping in the area and St Charles shopping is on the way to St Louis. The park has a nice beach and swimming area. Plus full hookups but fills up fast.

I'd also recommend Edmund Babler State Park. It's huge and has trees for shade and used to have a swimming pool - not sure if it still does. It has manicured lawns and huge sites. Make a reservation now - it's very popular.

St. Louis is VERY hot in summer so don't stay on a parking lot-type of RV park.

One man’s “must see” is another man’s meh! Here’s a list of things you might want to consider.

DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
A ride to the top of the Arch (of course).
The Old Courthouse
The City Museum
CityGarden in downtown St. Louis
Campbell House Museum

SOUTH ST. LOUIS
Tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Visit the Missouri Botanical Garden
Get a treat at the world-renowned Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Then get the best goody butter cake ever at the nearby Gooey Louie.

CENTRAL WEST END ST. LOUIS
Visit Forest Park
The St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, and Missouri History Museum located in Forest Park are free.
Visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The mosaics are awesome.

NORTH ST. LOUIS
Just don’t go there.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY
The butterfly house at Faust Park
The Museum of Transportation. The very rare AeroTrain is on display.
Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park
World Bird Sanctuary
Visit Grants Farm
Six Flags of St.Louis
If you have kids visit the Magic House

I’m sure I’ve forgotten a lot of things but this list will get you started.

Babler Memorial State Park has a nice campground that is well maintained by nice camp hosts.

Cardinals game at Busch Stadium is a nice family event.

Happyhour,

While in the area, be sure not to miss Cahokia Mounds. It may change everything you thought you knew about First Peoples.

Matt

One attraction that is a must with the teens: the St Louis City Museum. It's hard to describe, but suffice to say it's more a giant playground and art project than a museum in the traditional sense (though there are a few exhibits).