- TripBuzz found 148 things to do with kids in or near Alton, Illinois, including 135 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
- From Bowl Haven to National Great Rivers Museum, the Alton area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Theaters.
- Less than thirty minutes from St. Louis, the city of Alton has a rich history. First, it is home to the tallest recorded man, Robert Wadlow, as well as jazz legend Miles Davis. The town was also important to the Underground Railroad and later served as the site for the Lincoln-Douglas presidential debate. Today Alton is a growing city with an emphasis on history, culture, the arts and entertainment.
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With outdoor and indoor spaces for fitness, Dellwood Recreation Center provides visitors with sports fields, meeting rooms, and a pool. The center features a youth gaming room with pool tables, claw machines, air hockey, and more.
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Located on 13 acres, Bangert Park features a Sherman Tank that was procured from the Missouri National Guard. The park offers picnic pavilions, a volleyball court, a children's playground, an outdoor pool and grassy areas.
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Home to the JFK Community Center and youth summer programs is Koch Park. The scenic community park features expansive green fields, picnic areas, basketball court, handball court, aquatic park and soccer field.
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The Gardens
University Drive & Cougar Lake Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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With 35 acres to explore, The Gardens is an arboretum containing regional and international flora and vegetation. The gardens have woodland and grassland areas to walk through, as well as ponds.
12.0 Miles
On the campus of Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Ralph Korte Stadium is the venue for at home soccer competitions. Also equipped with an oval track, it is also used for track meets and other outdoor events.
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It features the plants of the season, and they are well-grown and frequently watered. It's a rejuvenating location with an evergreen backdrop. The gardens are well-suited for taking a stroll or simply lying down.
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The Granite City Ice Skate Rink is a wonderful way for the youth and community to unite and do something active. The rink is the home of MVCHA Granite City Warriors Hockey Team as well as many other hockey clubs.
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Founded in 1991, the Watershed Nature Center is dedicated to providing environmental education, passive recreation, and enjoyment of native habitats. The nature center maintains a one mile scenic walking trail and hosts several educational programs.
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At Bigfoot 4 x 4 Inc. visitors can see world's tallest, widest and heaviest pickup truck, along with the truck that started Bigfoot truck trends. Visitors can also shop in a gift shop for souvenirs.
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University Park Dr, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026
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SIUE Cougar Lanes welcomes both students and non-students, and it can be booked for birthday parties. This family-friendly bowling alley will provide hours of fun, and it also features a gaming room and pool tables.