- Our list of the best things to do in Granite City, Illinois, features the top 250 nearby activities — including 100 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Granite City, 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 7 things to do within the city of Granite City, IL , followed by 243 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Louis, Edwardsville, St. Charles, Florissant, Ballwin, Alton, Belleville, Maryland Heights, Chesterfield, Fenton, Collinsville, Grafton, St. Peters, Arnold, Fairview Heights, Hazelwood, Maplewood, Boonville, Eureka, Jefferson City and Kirkwood
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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.
13.4 Miles
Springers Creek Winery is a great place to enjoy a day with friends. Guests enjoy live music and can picnic or sit by a fire or in the garden while sampling delicious wines.
13.6 Miles
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.
13.7 Miles
Described by The Daily Journal as the Plaza Hotel without the snobbish staff, The Beall Mansion Tour offers its visitors entertaining opportunities, for any type of special event, in a well-preserved historical surrounding.
13.7 Miles
Home to the JFK Community Center and youth summer programs is Koch Park. The scenic community park features expansive green fields, picnic areas, basketball court, handball court, aquatic park and soccer field.
13.8 Miles
Sunset Park is a 90-acre outdoor park that is home to the Sunset Nature Lodge, which can be rented for select occasions. The park also has a trail that runs along the shore of the Missouri River.
14.0 Miles
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.
14.0 Miles
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.
14.2 Miles
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.
14.9 Miles
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.