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Eureka, MO
Six Flags is actually in Eureka, about 30 minutes southwest of St. Louis on I-44. The park sits across the highway from the old downtown district.
Casual Dining
Miichelle’s Café 8 out of 10 stars, Downtown Eureka
Michelle’s Café is a small bistro that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The décor resembles a European piazza with weathered bricks and ample sunlight streaming in through the front windows. Prices are moderate for a sit-down establishment. We have only been to Michelle’s for breakfast. Their omelets were great and just the right amount of food to get you going. They also have yummy breakfast wraps. The coffee was strong – the way I like it – and they have a variety of roasts and flavors brewed every day. The service was prompt and very friendly. We will definitely go back to Michelle’s again for lunch or dinner next time we are in town.
TJ Samuels (no rating available)
Friends of ours who live in Eureka recommended TJ Samuels in the downtown area for dinner. We haven’t had a chance to try it out yet, but we’ll try it out next time we’re in the area.
White Castle (no rating available)
For all you Kansas Citians craving a White Castle fix, there’s one on the outer road just outside the park. Ben was actually able to control his cravings every time we drove past it, so we can’t provide a review at this time. I bet their burgers are tiny, though.
Local Attractions
Downtown Eureka
It seems all small towns are required to have a “historic district” and Eureka is no exception. The downtown area has several dining options and a variety of antique and specialty shops if you’re in the mood for a slower pace. Also, near downtown is a beautiful city park filled with picnic spots that even Yogi Bear would approve of.
St. Louis Zoo (8 out of 10 stars)
This is a very nice zoo with many newer “natural” exhibits that feature the animals in their element instead of behind steel cages on concrete pads. It is evident that the zoo has had many renovations and updates in the past few years, however some areas (like the bear exhibits) are much as I remember them from a visit about 15 years ago. We took the better part of an afternoon to explore the entire zoo leisurely. It’s not as spread out as our hometown zoo in KC so it’s easily walked in an afternoon. Our favorite exhibit was the River’s Edge which has elephants, hyenas and cheetahs. It features a winding pathway through natural habitats. We went on a Friday afternoon in early April and the crowds were actually pretty thick. Parking is $9.00 but zoo admission is free. It is in the Forest Park area, right off US-40 / I-64.
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