This summer, St. Louis Magazine asked parents to celebrate all the region has to offer by voting in the Family Favorites: Readers' Choice Awards, presented by St. Luke's Hospital. The winners were announced in the October issue of SLM. Check out the winners below, and view the full ballot here.
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Photography by Elizabeth Wiseman
Culture & Attractions
Animal Attraction: Saint Louis Zoo
Art or Crafts Studio: Craft Alliance
Bowling Alley: Tropicana Lanes
Family Fair/Festival: Festival of Nations
Family-Friendly Museum: City Museum
Family-Friendly Theater: Marcus Wehrenberg Ronnie’s 20
Go-Kart Track: Swing-A-Round Fun Town
Holiday Activity: Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden
Ice-Skating Rink: Steinberg Skating Rink
Kid-Friendly Attraction (Free): Saint Louis Zoo
Kid-Friendly Attraction (Paid): The Magic House
Mini Golf: Tower Tee
Musical Instruction: Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra
Playground: Forest Park
Rainy-Day Destination: Saint Louis Science Center
Water Park/Pool: The Lodge Des Peres
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Education
Story Time: Missouri History Museum
Summer Camp: Craft Alliance
Photo by Dru Wallace
Fitness
Dance Lessons: The Clark Academy of Irish Dance
Hiking Spot: Castlewood State Park
Sports Camp: YMCA
Swim Lessons: YMCA
Tumbling/Gymnastics Center: The Little Gym
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Food & Drink
Allergy-Friendly Menu: The Clover and the Bee
Birthday Dessert: The Fountain on Locust
Chicken Tenders: Syberg’s
Doughnut Shop: Donut Drive-In
Family-Friendly Bakery: Russell’s Cafe & Bakery
Family-Friendly Brunch: The Shack
Family-Friendly Healthy Restaurant: Saint Louis Bread Co.
Family-Friendly Patio: Billy G’s Kirkwood
Frozen Treats: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Kid-Friendly Coffee Shop: Urban Fort Play Cafe
Kids’ Menu: Fitz’s
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
The Hairy Elephant
Shopping & Service
Bike Shop: Big Shark Bicycle Co.
Candy Store: Charm me Sweet Candy Store
Children’s Entertainment: Bubble Bus
Children’s Clothing Boutique (new): City Sprouts
Children’s Clothing Boutique (resale): Kangaroo Kids
Comic-Book Store: Cosmic Comics
Family Blog: St. Louis Mom
Family Instagrammer: @fun4stlkids
Kid-Friendly Salon: Hairy Elephant
Kids’ Party Space: Myseum
Toy Store: Imagination Toys
Weekend Getaway: Big Cedar Lodge
