- 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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23.6 Miles
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7 votes
115 S. Wilson, Jefferson City, MO 50129
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RVP-1875 Historic Furniture Shop & Museum is a working museum showcasing 19th century furniture built using hand tools from 1875. The showroom and studio are 100 years old and listed on the National Historic Registry.
23.9 Miles
Bergfeld Recreation Inc. provides open play for children and offers 15 playsets, 10 basketball goals and 6 trampolines in their interactive outdoor showroom. They also sell and install play equipment and accessories.
24.2 Miles
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2 votes
5950 Old Collinsville Rd., Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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Located above a 50 lane bowling center, The Beer Frame Lounge at St. Clair Bowl offers a full bar with a view above the lanes. The lounge has activities like darts, pool, air hockey and pinball with several televisions.
24.3 Miles
Mid Rivers Mall has room for 140 stores including four anchor stores. The mall, owned by CBL and Associates Properties, also has a food court, and a 14-screen movie theater.
24.3 Miles
Stookey Township Park is a dog park that features a lot of open grass and a few trees. The park has benches, trash cans, and water available for both pet owners and their dogs.
24.5 Miles
Guests of Harvest Lanes can enjoy 24 individual bowling lanes with automatic scoring and touch screens. In addition to standard seating, each land has its own table where snack bar food can be eaten.
24.8 Miles
This is a butterfly exhibit which aims to promote an understanding of our world through the world of insects. There are thousands of butterflies flying freely in the glass conservatory of Sachs Butterfly House. Visitors can watch a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis or visit the Butterfly Garden.
24.8 Miles
92%
12 votes
15185 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Faust Park Thornhill Home & Historical Village has unique features like a butterfly house and carousel and common attractions like the playground and picnic shelter. The park also has a nature trail with scenic hilly views.
24.8 Miles
Located at Faust Park, the St Louis Carousel is a working ride and local landmark. There is also a gift shop next to the Carousel that sells various souvenirs and carousel-related merchandise.
24.9 Miles
85%
84 votes
15189 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Created by the famous Dentzel Company in 1929, the St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park is still functional and it is the joy of many children. There is also a gift shop on the premises.