The Wonders of Forest Park II

Sorry folks, I got tired last night and needed a little sleep!! I swear I had the best of intentions of writing up everything in Forest Park last night but...... I needed sleep long before I could finish doing a virtual exploration of Forest Park.

The next attraction in the Park is the Science Center. And it appears that they have plenty to do and see there. Like most of the other main attractions in Forest Park admission is free with fees for the extras like the I-max etc. Not a problem as the fees are very reasonable. One of the additional features in Science Center I think we may take advantage of is the Planetarium. I know that the kids have never been to a planetarium and I doubt that Illianna has either. There are a number of different shows each of approximately 45 minutes throughout the day. Looks like a family of four can enjoy the show for less than $20. A good deal all the way around. 

Forest Park is also home to the Missouri History Museum. While I am a history buff and am sure I'd enjoy a tour, I am worried about museum'ing Illianna and the kids out so I don't know if we will get to see this one.  There are however a couple of exhibits that I might be able to entice them with. from the website it appears that there may be a rather nice exhibit on Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis. Now, I am the aviation butt in the family but, Lindbergh's story is a great chapter in the American Story. The other exhibit that I might be able to tempt the wife and children with is the World's Fair Exhibit. St Louis was the home of the 1904 World's Fair. Main of the buildings in Forest Park, such as the Art Museum, were originally constructed for this event. I was lucky enough to get to go to the World's Fair when it was in Knoxville, Tennessee back in the early 80's. It was a wonderful experience and one I don't know if my children will ever get to experience. With today's technology, a World's Fair does not inspire the wonder and awe that it had to have a hundred years ago. With TV, movies and jet airplanes, the world has truly become a smaller place and one has opportunities to experience first hand what a hundred years ago one could only read about or MAYBE take that once in a lifetime trip to the BIG city of St Louis and see a real mummy and model of the pyramids..... 

One of the places in Forest Park that we will visit even if for only an hour or so is Turtle Playground.  With giant sculptures of turtles and a snake, this looks like a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the creativity and generosity of Mrs. Sonya (Sunny) Glassberg. If nothing else, a picnic lunch and pictures should be the things that memories are made of for the kids....