Historic family attraction combining expansive parkland, free-roaming wildlife habitats, animal encounters, and preserved estate buildings connected to a U.S. president and a brewing dynasty.
General Information
Typical daytime hours: late morning to late afternoon
Check calendar online for daily and seasonal schedules
Parking: $18 per vehicle when purchased online in advance
Additional animal encounters and specialty tours available for a fee
How to Get There
From St. Louis, MO (13 mi): Take I‑44 W toward Shrewsbury, exit onto Gravois Road, then follow local signs to the main parking entrance on Grant Road.
Overview
The Grant’s Farm experience unfolds across rolling fields and wooded enclosures where wildlife, history, and family tradition intersect. Once cultivated in the 1850s by Ulysses S. Grant himself, the land later became the ancestral home of the Busch family, whose legacy is woven into the site’s architecture and hospitality. A narrated tram ride introduces visitors to Deer Park, where bison, antelope, and deer roam freely, setting a serene tone before the day’s discoveries begin.
Beyond the pastures, hands‑on encounters bring guests close to exotic and domestic animals, while historic structures like the Bauernhof and the Clydesdale stables anchor the experience in place and memory. Seasonal festivals, live shows, and family‑friendly activities transform the grounds throughout the year, blending education with leisure. For travelers, the attraction offers a rare combination of open‑air nature, American history, and enduring local tradition—welcoming generations to wander, learn, and linger.
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