Union Station itself is not family friendly. They made the trip fun and were great with the kids. The staff on the train (Northern Lights) were exceptional, friendly, and entertaining. However, the tickets are over priced, in my opinion, especially getting hit with $14+ per ticket in fees and taxes. Keep that in mind when making your plans.įirst time experiencing the Polar Express train ride, was worth it to see the excitement on your grandkids faces. Final words: It's not all what it's advertised to be. We asked housekeeping for directions more than once. Staff was helpful, as it is not easy to navigate all of the hallways to find your way around. We were told we could only get that from sit-down restaurants. We looked for coffee or hot chocolate, but none was available in the open area.
The open area near the Wheel and carousel needs a drink kiosk other than alcohol. Very little is covered in the area, so standing in the rain took away from the fire shows at the time. The water & fire show is pretty good, but it was sprinkling rain. And only one restaurant (soda shop) appeared to be a good choice for kids. Landry's was by reservation only at the time of our visit. I have an idea that was the end of it right there. We were told we would "hear something" via email within 7-10 days. Several others were in line with us also requesting refunds for the same reason. We then stood in another long line to ask for a refund. We've been to aquariums all over the USA, and this one doesn't compare to any others whatsoever. What a disappointment! There is very little in there to see - very few exhibits, other than sticking your hand in water for the minnows to nibble at your fingers. Stood in long line for two hours after basically being forced to purchase an expensive annual aquarium pass, as that was the only way they were letting people in (supposedly because of the large crowd). The aquarium is a joke (surely there will be more added?). All opinions are our own, we tell it like it is.Drove 3+ hrs to stay overnight at Union Station and visit the new aquarium. It is the joining of all these components to create a beautiful and welcoming destination right in the heart of the beautiful city of St Louis, Missouri.Ī special thanks to the Union Station Hotel and The Aquarium at Union Station for hosting us. Union Station is not just the aquarium, it is not just the historic train shed, it is not just the Grand Hall and it is not just the World Fair excitement. All of this is housed together under the historic train shed where that first train pulled into on September 1st, 1894.Ī visit to Union Station in St Louis has become a perfect spot for a family staycation, a romantic night with your loved one, a vacation destination, or even a trip back in time to the excitement of the 1904 World’s Fair. Louis, Union Station continues to usher in new and exciting times, with not just the addition of the Aquarium but also the same excitement of the 1904 World’s Fair activities. Now, in 2020, right in the heart of downtown St. The first train pulled into the Union Station’s train terminal on September 1st, 1894 and ushered in new and exciting times for St. Our blog feature about our first Union Station Hotel visit will give you a glimpse of what to expect on your visit. The staff is friendly and willing to go out of their way to make your visit memorable. Louis twice, each time has been wonderful. We have had the privilege of staying at Union Station in St. Union Station Hotel features over 600 beautifully decorated rooms. Union Station Hotel is the perfect place to stay during your visit to the aquarium. Three ~ The Soda FountainĮnjoy one of Union Station’s stay and play packages. It seems only fitting that the St Louis Wheel was one of the first additions to the Union Station Entertainment complex. Rumor has it that parts of the old Ferris wheel are buried under Forest Park in St Louis, Missouri. Unfortunately, after the fair, every attempt to sell the Ferris wheel fell through and in 1906 it became the victim of dynamite. In 1904, the view from the top of the Ferris wheel had to be quite the new experience for riders. Over 80 couples got married in the Ferris wheel’s cars during the World’s Fair. It was one of the most remembered attractions at the 1904 World’s Fair. The 1904 Ferris wheel stood 264 feet tall. That same Ferris wheel was taken apart and put back together in St.
originally designed the Ferris wheel for the 1893 Columbian Expo in Chicago. A railroad builder by the name of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. The Ferris wheel has an interesting history with the 1904 World’s Fair which was held in St.
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