- 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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Those wishing to see where the dark ages got their name from can visit the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, where they will see the Chinese death cages, thumbscrews, Vlad's impaling pole, and many other torture devices.
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301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
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At Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center, visitors can take a walking tour of the most famous haunted buildings in the town. The center also has a museum of torture devices that feature headcages, thumbscrews, and other contraptions.
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The Great Rivers Scenic Route is a 13 miles long road, stretching along the Mississippi. Across it there are many things to do, from visiting museums to eagle watching, whether it is summer or winter.
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Alton Hauntings Tours provides tours of the history and hauntings of the city Alton. Visitors will discover folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots -- along with the history of death, war, murder and strange deeds that plagued the region.
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Alton Prison is reminiscent of the Civil War and traces the war's history, being the first penitentiary built in the state of Illinois. The guides and the panels on the wall provide enticing information.
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401 Pleasant Ridge Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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A 95-acre park, Pleasant Ridge Park offers hiking, picnic areas, a playground and wintertime sledding. On the park grounds is the Kinsella cabin, which was built in 1854 and is the oldest structure in Fairview Heights.
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Rumored to be one of the most haunted places in the United States, McPike Mansion draws curious sightseers from all over the country, and McPike Mansion - Private Tours leads visitors through the opulent old manor with informative narration.
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Founded in 1933, the Alton Little Theater Inc is a volunteer-run theater that produces a number of shows and performances throughout the acting season. The shows performed range from famous Broadway musicals to locally directed shows.
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Enjoy the small town theatre atmosphere in Fairview Heights, Illinois, complete with friendly staff and affordable tickets. Big screens and comfortable seating make for a fantastic viewing experience, complete with tasty concessions and popular titles.
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Offering second-run feature films, St Clair 10 Cine provides 10 auditoriums with digital projection and all stadium seating. The theater offers a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade games and private event hosting.