St. Louis Union Station

Entertainment DistrictsIconic St. Louis

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Balancing the historic and the modern, St. Louis Union Station invites you to spend the day – and the night – at the downtown entertainment district. From bird’s-eye views on the St. Louis Wheel to underwater adventures at the St. Louis Aquarium, St. Louis Union Station offers unforgettable fun whether you’re traveling with friends, family or co-workers. The experience also includes fire and light shows, mirror mazes, ropes courses, diverse dining and more.

Kid-Friendly Fun in a Historical Setting

Once one of the largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world, St. Louis Union Station is now a wellspring of family-friendly activity.

A shark swims over a woman's head at the St. Louis Aquarium.

1820 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

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658 Reviews | Write a Review
One-stop shop for plenty of family friendly activities
Reviewed By parinis2020 April 2025

There is plenty to do here...depending on what activities you do, you could spend a half to a whole day here! We went to the aquarium, mirror maze, and the ferris wheel. Our favorite was the...

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Saved by the aquarium and wheel
Reviewed By ManningAvenger March 2025

Many years ago, I looked forward to doing some shopping here. Plenty of shops and restaurants to visit. Not anymore. The last time i was here in 2009, the shops were few and far between. The shopping...

Full Review
Good, Not Great
Reviewed By melissacP9547WI March 2025

Union Station is good, but could be so much better. There are many activities here, but all that my daughter (15) and I did seem to hit just under the mark. The aquarium was neat, but short. Most of...

Full Review

Hours

Daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Handicap AccessibleDowntownDowntown

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TripAdvisor Rating:

658 Reviews | Write a Review
One-stop shop for plenty of family friendly activities
Reviewed By parinis2020 April 2025

There is plenty to do here...depending on what activities you do, you could spend a half to a whole day here! We went to the aquarium, mirror maze, and the ferris wheel. Our favorite was the...

Full Review
Saved by the aquarium and wheel
Reviewed By ManningAvenger March 2025

Many years ago, I looked forward to doing some shopping here. Plenty of shops and restaurants to visit. Not anymore. The last time i was here in 2009, the shops were few and far between. The shopping...

Full Review
Good, Not Great
Reviewed By melissacP9547WI March 2025

Union Station is good, but could be so much better. There are many activities here, but all that my daughter (15) and I did seem to hit just under the mark. The aquarium was neat, but short. Most of...

Full Review