Families looking for things to do in St. Louis, Missouri, will find many options, from visiting the famous Gateway Arch to exploring the City Museum and watching the Cardinals play ball at Busch Stadium. There are also many restaurants to choose from in St. Louis that offer fun experiences for kids.
Originally named Fitz's Drive-In when it opened in 1947, Fitz's is known for its root beer, which is brewed on location using vintage bottling equipment. Kids can watch the bottling line in action while eating in the main dining room, although Fitz's recommends calling ahead because they do not bottle every day. The colorfully decorated restaurant has a children's menu with items such as hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and pizza. Dessert options include milkshakes, sundaes and five types of ice cream floats that use Fitz's root beer or one of their other flavors of soda pop. Fitz's is also available for field trips for school groups.
Fitz's American Grill and Bottling Works
6605 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-726-9555
fitzsrootbeer.com
Open since 1913, Crown Candy Kitchen features an old-fashioned soda fountain and its own line of specialty chocolates, jelly beans and other types of candy, sold by the pound. The restaurant does not have a specific kid's menu, but the regular menu has kid-friendly items such as grilled cheese, hot dogs and chili dogs. Seven kinds of malts and shakes are available in flavors such as banana and marshmallow, as are several varieties of sundaes made with Crown Candy's homemade ice cream, which is mixed in antique copper kettles.
Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St. Louis Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63106
314-621-9650
crowncandykitchen
Blueberry Hill's extensive collection of music memorabilia, toys and lunch boxes, and the presence of the St. Louis Walk of Fame outside the restaurant makes it popular with local residents and tourists. Blueberry Hill serves traditional breakfast items, such as pancakes, bacon and eggs. Several kinds of soups, burgers and sandwiches are available for dinner. The live music shows are usually for adults only, but there are occasional matinees for all ages. Kids can also enjoy the pinball machines, video games and photo booth.
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar in the Loop
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-727-4444
blueberryhill.com
