A clear favorite for us -- the Zoo is free and one of the top zoos in the whole country. GO!

Looking to fill your weekend with good brews and vibes? Enjoy the delicious, exciting craft beer scene of St. Louis! Brew Hop STL is a small local business that offers a 4-hour, 4-brewery, 4-pour bus tour for your convenience, and you can book through the above website.

Some of our favorite breweries you can visit on your own include Heavy Riff (where we got engaged!), Alpha Brewing (they have a "Swingle" beer on tap), Second Shift, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, and Schlafy Beer.

Open rain or shine from 8am-12:30 on Saturday mornings in the gorgeous Tower Grove Park

This activity requires a small admission price to visit one of the top botanical destinations in the country. Our favorite parts of the garden include the Japenese Garden, the Bakewell Ottoman Garden, and of course the sheep.

A tasty food-hall style indoor area where you can try lots of interesting cuisines, with a mini golf course and a winery nearby.

The St. Louis Art Museum and the History Museum are free museums in Forest Park.

Additionally, the Science Center and the City Museum are fun, recreational places for family.