Kids Just Wanna Have Fun!

Just good old-fashioned fun! Skip the fancy malls and the big amusement parks and plan a great overnight adventure with your grand kid. Check out the “Spirit of St. Louis”.

DAY 1

Morning: Creativity with all of the fun and none of the mess. Taking pictures is part of everyone’s vacation, but adding in a customized handpainted picture frame makes the memory of the trip even better. Art As You Like It is where the fun begins.

Lunch: Voted as the best burger and fries – Five Guys Burgers and Fries. All fresh products here, nothing is frozen.

Afternoon: After lunch we will explore the wild side at Hemker Wildlife Park and Zoo. It’s a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. A 90-minute guided tour of the grounds is a chance to see more. Hemker’s also provides animals to zoos around the country. On the way back to the hotel it’s a must to stop at Mr. Twisty for an ice cream treat. The locals love Mr. Twisty—its trademark soft-serve conecomes with eyes… yes eyes!

Evening: A quick check-in at one of our great hotel properties and we’re off to the Pizza Ranch for dinner…it’s an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, a favorite with everyone. Before retiring for the evening, you may want to head out to Summerland for mini-golf, go-karts, kiddie boats, bumper boats and on a hot summer’s evening the waterslide feels great. Or, take a leisurely stroll through Riverside Park andMunsinger/Clement Gardens located along the Mississippi River.

DAY 2

After breakfast you will follow the Great River Road to Charles Lindbergh’s boyhood home located along the Mississippi River. Sit in the plane the young aviator flew across the Atlantic and check out his favorite hiding spot in the house. The home has many of the originalfurnishings that were part of Charles’ early years. This is all part of the Charles Lindbergh Historic Site.

Lunch: For lunch it’s the Black and White Restaurant. This restauranthas been in business for the last 80 years in Little Falls. Savor the flavor at the Black and White, from a sandwich to prime rib, and yes, theyhave a kid’s menu.

Afternoon: Cap off the day with a stop at Treasure City. It’s probablythe most eclectic store a kid can spend some time in just browsing through the trinkets, toys, T-shirts and some unusual items…just good clean fun at Treasure City.

The best time for this tour is the summer months. Preferred ages: 4-12