Things to Do with Kids in Alton, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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17.7 Miles
77% 47 votes
Haunted Tours PO Box 1872, St. Charles, MO MoreLess Info
Those looking for supernatural thrills can always appeal to the services of the St Charles Ghost Tours, which includes visiting a lost graveyard, among other places.
17.7 Miles
96% 919 votes
Historic Districts Main Street, St. Charles, MO MoreLess Info
It is always pleasant to visit the St. Charles Historic District in St. Charles, Missouri. It features a bevy of international restaurants, specialty retailers, quaint cobblestone pathways and horse-drawn carriage rides.
17.7 Miles
61% 66 votes
Horse Races 9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62234 MoreLess Info
Whether for betting on the horses which are running on the local track or for betting on races from all around the country, the Fairmount Park is worth the while for any horseracing enthusiast. There are 4 restaurants inside the clubhouse and a barbeque area outdoors.
17.7 Miles
33% 6 votes
Parks 500 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301 MoreLess Info
Located along the Missouri River, Frontier Park is a 16-acre facility featuring a 15-foot Lewis and Clark statue. The park provides a stage for events, picnic areas, benches, open green space and trails for hiking and biking.
17.8 Miles
93% 4981 votes
Specialty Museums St. Louis, MO 63103 MoreLess Info
A specialty museum, the City Museum has a variety of kid-friendly attractions. Popular attractions include the Enchanted Caves and the Skateless Park, which is also home to the world's largest pencil.
17.8 Miles
86% 516 votes
History Museums St. Louis, MO 63112 MoreLess Info
Located in Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum has permanent and temporary exhibits available. Permanent exhibits include Seeking St. Louis and the 1904 World's Fair: Looking Back at Looking Forward.
17.8 Miles
56% 16 votes
Horse Races 9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62234 MoreLess Info
At Fairmount Park Race Track the main attraction is watching and betting on the horse races, but visitors can also enjoy the bars and buffet. Bets go as low as $2 and there are daily drink specials and live music.
17.8 Miles
92% 305 votes
Bus Tours 999 North 2nd Street, Lumiere Place Casino, St. Louis, MO 63102 MoreLess Info
St. Louis Fun Trolley Tours features a narrated 75 to 90 minute tour of St. Louis aboard an air-conditioned trolley with bells, brass rails and cushioned seats. Visitors will see over a dozen of the city's famous landmarks.
17.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Fee Fee & Midland, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
Plenty of recreation and exercise opportunities are available within Vago Park, including three playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, fitness court, and a multi-purpose court. The park is also home to the Judy Barnett Memorial Scented Garden that features many flowers and walking paths.
18.0 Miles
81% 103 votes
Specialty Museums 701 Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301 MoreLess Info
Learn about historic explorers at the Lewis & Clark Center in St. Charles, Missouri. It contains a boat house, a nature preserve and an extensive assortment of items and information relating to these important American pioneers.
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