- Our list of the best things to do in Alton, Illinois, features the top 182 nearby activities — including 71 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Alton, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Alton, IL , followed by 166 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Louis, Edwardsville, Florissant, St. Charles, Maryland Heights, Collinsville, Grafton, St. Peters, Fairview Heights, Granite City, Chesterfield, Hazelwood, Belleville, Boonville, Jefferson City and Maplewood
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Located at the historic Powell Hall, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has free and paid events throughout the year. In addition, it offers free Pre-Concert Conversations and free tours of the building.
17.6 Miles
30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
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The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the prehistoric city and organizes programs and events, such as the Kid Day and the nature/culture hikes. It also supports the Contemporary Indian Art Show, Indian Market Days and Performing Arts Series.
17.6 Miles
Opened in 1929, the Fox Theatre hosts various plays and musicals throughout the year. It is also home to the U.S. Bank Broadway Series, which features top Broadway shows, including Tony Award winners.
17.6 Miles
Moolah Theatre & Lounge offers movies on a huge screen and seating on leather couches and loveseats or the full balcony with seating for up to 400 people. There is also a full alcohol bar and snack bar.
17.6 Miles
Chase Park Plaza Cinemas consists of five intimate auditoriums with luxury seating, all-digital sound systems and state of the art projection. The theater also offers stadium seating, presentation theater and trompe l'oeil masterpiece in each auditorium.
17.6 Miles
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.
17.7 Miles
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200 South Main Street, St. Charles, MO
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The First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site has two floors: the first one was used as a store, while the second one housed the state's government. They have exhibits and programs which depict the life in the early 19th century.
17.7 Miles
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
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
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.