- TripBuzz found 105 things to do with kids in or near Edwardsville, Illinois, including 87 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Alton and Belleville.
- From Edison's Entertainment Complex to Children's Museum of Edwardsville, the Edwardsville area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Playgrounds.
- Edwardsville is the administrative center of Madison County, Illinois. In 2010, Family Circle magazine named it in the 'Top 10 Best Towns for Families. The third oldest city in Illinois, Edwardsville is home to the first movement of settlers into Illinois in 1818. A variety of parks, trails, and cultural centers make this city their home.
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6633 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Edwardsville 12 displays first-run feature films. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, an IMAX auditorium, a bar with adult beverages, stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Joe Glik Park has over 42 acres of open space on which visitors can walk, bike, skate, and play outdoor sports. The park also features a playground and picnic areas surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
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715 N Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Dedicated to preserving the region's history, Madison County Historical Museum has Native American and early pioneer artifacts on display. The museum is located in a former resident's historic home from the 1800s.
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Maintained and operated by the City of Edwardsville, City Park is located near the center of town on just over two acres of land. The park features a bandstand, a fountain, and picnic areas.
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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 Wildey Theater opened as an opera house in 1909 and has changed hands throughout the years. Today, it serves as a venue for plays, concerts and performances of all kinds from orchestras to comics.
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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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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.
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A community park with baseball and softball fields, Woodland Park also has a pond with fish, ducks, and geese. Fishing is allowed in the pond and the park also has playgrounds, skateboarding and biking areas, and picnic areas.
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Host to youth and adult leagues, Camelot Bowl provides visitors with shoes rentals and a pro shop. The bowling alley has birthday party packages that include a birthday bowling pin, shoe rentals, and one game.