Living in St. Louis, Grant’s Farm is one of my family’s favorite places to go during the Spring and Summer! Grant’s Farm opens April 11th and we can’t wait to see what is new this year! If you’re not in St. Louis, Grant’s Farm is the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family {yes, Anhuser-Busch!}, and is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 100 different species. The Farm takes its name from Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. In the 1850s, Grant founded and farmed a portion of the 281 acres.
On Saturday, April 11 Grant’s Farm will open with new activities and traditional family favorites. New for 2015, Grant’s Farm guests can saddle up on trainer-led pony rides for $5. Families can also enjoy after-hours fun as Grant’s Farm screens “Family Flicks” every Friday night in June in the Bauernhof. The outdoor movie experience costs $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-10, and includes a hot dog, chips, popcorn and beverage, and beer for guests 21 and older. Admission is free for kids ages 2 and younger.
“For more than 60 years Grant’s Farm has provided St. Louisans with a unique, family-friendly atmosphere, making it a beloved local attraction,” said Andy Elmore, general manager of Grant’s Farm. “This year we’re excited to welcome back visitors for another great season of fun, helping generations of guests make memories that last a lifetime.”
Grant’s Farm favorites like tram rides, baby goat feedings, behind-the-scenes Budweiser Clydesdales tours and live animal shows will be available for the 2015 season. Camel rides and parakeet feedings are also back by popular demand. As always, guests 21 and older can enjoy complimentary samples of Anheuser-Busch beers.
Grant’s Farm will continue to offer once-daily Estate Walk Tours, which showcase the grounds of the Busch family estate while guides share details on the rich history of the property. Tours are available at 9 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday for $25 per person.
Grant’s Farm Scavenger Hunt
I’ve created a fun printable to bring with you on your next trip to Grant’s Farm! See if your little ones can spot all of the animals on the sheet!
About Grant’s Farm
Grant’s Farm is located at Gravois and Grant roads in southwest St. Louis County. Admission to the farm is complimentary, and reservations are not required. Grant’s Farm is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and rentals are available. Parking is $12 per car and $30 for buses, RVs and oversized vehicles. Guests can pick up season parking passes for $40 at the General’s Store. For more information on hours, schedules and events, including details on the new “Family Flicks” movie nights call (314) 843-1700 or visit the Grant’s Farm website at www.grantsfarm.com. Follow Grant’s Farm on Twitter @GrantsFarm and become a fan on Facebook.
This sounds like such a fun place to go for the whole family. This is a place I would love to take my kids to.
This place sounds like so much fun to take my niece and nephew and see all the animals! I think you are lucky to have such a wonderful place like this to go to! I would love to take a trip here!
Sounds like a fun, family-friendly place