Things to Do with Kids in Fairview Heights, IL

  • TripBuzz found 122 things to do with kids in or near Fairview Heights, Illinois, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Edwardsville, Florissant and Alton.
  • From Monkey Joes to Wehrenberg Theatres, the Fairview Heights area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and History Museums.
  • Only a 20 minute drive from St. Louis, Fairview Heights, IL is a mix of big city activities and small town peace and quiet. With a number of new and safe playgrounds in Prospect Park and Ogles Creek Park, as well as walking and picnicking facilities in Old Lincoln Trail Park, Fairview Heights has a goal of getting families outside and enjoying each other.
  • TripBuzz found 122 things to do with kids in or near Fairview Heights, Illinois, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Edwardsville, Florissant and Alton.
  • From Monkey Joes to Wehrenberg Theatres, the Fairview Heights area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and History Museums.
  • Only a 20 minute drive from St. Louis, Fairview Heights, IL is a mix of big city activities and small town peace and quiet. With a number of new and safe playgrounds in Prospect Park and Ogles Creek Park, as well as walking and picnicking facilities in Old Lincoln Trail Park, Fairview Heights has a goal of getting families outside and enjoying each other.
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23.2 Miles
65% 23 votes
Haunted Tours 301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
23.2 Miles
88% 8 votes
Haunted Tours 301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 MoreLess Info
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.
23.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1 Saint Ferdinand Park Drive, Florissant, MO 63031 MoreLess Info
Spread across 64 acres of land, Saint Ferdinand Park is home to a summer concert series which is held adjacent to the lake. The park itself maintains standard facilities like six ball fields, horseshoe courts, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, and four playground areas.
23.3 Miles
98% 129 votes
Scenic Drives along Mississippi River, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
23.3 Miles
50% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
23.3 Miles
92% 88 votes
Statues 2800 Block of College Avenue, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
The World's Tallest Man Statue is a life sized memorial statue of Robert Wadlow, who stood 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall at the time of his death. The statue stands in a public spot, and can be visited free of charge.
23.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 2803 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002 MoreLess Info
Preserving the region's cultural history, Alton Museum of History and Art features exhibits that display artifacts from the Civil War, urban legends, and notable past residents. The museum has a clothing exhibit that displays dresses from the 19th century.
23.5 Miles
38% 21 votes
Historic Prisons 214 Williams, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
23.5 Miles
88% 17 votes
Historic Sites 1 Rue St Francois, Florissant, MO 63031 MoreLess Info
Preserved by a non-profit foundation, Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is a historic shrine built by early French settlers to the region. The foundation hosts community events like pancake breakfasts, festivals, house tours, and concerts at the building.
23.8 Miles
57% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 6311 North Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042 MoreLess Info
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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