No state celebrates Mardi Gras harder than Missouri, and the St. Louis Mardi Gras is second only to New Orleans. The party begins on Twelfth Night in January and continues daily (and nightly) until the festivities culminate on Fat Tuesday.
Find some old-school entertainment outdoors and indoors at Swing-A-Round Fun Town. Explore the attractions and race go-karts, make a splash with bumper boats, or go a couple rounds of miniature golf. Craving some technological entertainment? Gamers can hit the arcade.
Enjoy the beauties of nature in an urban environment as you walk through Citygarden in downtown St. Louis. This unique urban park and outdoor sculpture garden combines greenery with concrete. Bring your iPod along for a guided tour.