Things to Do with Kids in Alton, IL

  • TripBuzz found 148 things to do with kids in or near Alton, Illinois, including 135 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
  • From Bowl Haven to National Great Rivers Museum, the Alton area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Theaters.
  • Less than thirty minutes from St. Louis, the city of Alton has a rich history. First, it is home to the tallest recorded man, Robert Wadlow, as well as jazz legend Miles Davis. The town was also important to the Underground Railroad and later served as the site for the Lincoln-Douglas presidential debate. Today Alton is a growing city with an emphasis on history, culture, the arts and entertainment.
  • TripBuzz found 148 things to do with kids in or near Alton, Illinois, including 135 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
  • From Bowl Haven to National Great Rivers Museum, the Alton area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Theaters.
  • Less than thirty minutes from St. Louis, the city of Alton has a rich history. First, it is home to the tallest recorded man, Robert Wadlow, as well as jazz legend Miles Davis. The town was also important to the Underground Railroad and later served as the site for the Lincoln-Douglas presidential debate. Today Alton is a growing city with an emphasis on history, culture, the arts and entertainment.
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18.0 Miles
97% 129 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 166, Boonville, MO 65233 MoreLess Info
Katy Trail State Park is the longest rails to trails project of the nation stretching from Machens to Clinton. The trail offers a variety of interesting scenery such as tree-shaded areas, open fields, and the Missouri River bluffs.
18.0 Miles
99% 92 votes
Specialty Museums St. Louis, MO 63103 MoreLess Info
The former home of Robert Campbell, the Campbell House Museum was built in 1851. The museum has furniture, clothing, letters, paintings and other items that belonged to the Campbell family when they lived there between 1854 and 1938.
18.0 Miles
97% 115 votes
Libraries St. Louis, MO 63103 MoreLess Info
Designed by Cass Gilbert, the Central Public Library was built in 1912.The library was partially financed through a donation from Andrew Carnegie and contains elaborate designs throughout, including a ceiling modified from Michelangelo's famous ceiling at the Laurentian Library.
18.0 Miles
50% 6 votes
Natural History Museums 1050 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301 MoreLess Info
Set on the edge of the Missouri River, Lewis & Clark Boat House & Nature Center is a boat house converted into a museum. The museum's exhibits showcase the native plants and animals of the region.
18.1 Miles
95% 388 votes
Theaters St. Louis, MO 63112 MoreLess Info
An outdoor musical theater, The Muny stages various popular shows throughout the season. Past hits include Little Shop of Horrors, Dreamgirls, Chicago, Monty Python's Spamalot, The King and I, and Grease.
18.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL 62234 MoreLess Info
A community park with baseball and softball fields, Woodland Park also has a pond with fish, ducks, and geese. Fishing is allowed in the pond and the park also has playgrounds, skateboarding and biking areas, and picnic areas.
18.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Soccer Field 3801 Mueller Road, St. Charles, MO 63301 MoreLess Info
Soccer Complex Park is a recreational sports complex that features 16 soccer fields, 2 concession stands, and a paved biking trial. The park also has a playground area for children and restrooms.
18.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Water Parks Maryland Heights Center, 2344 Mckelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
Aquaport provides numerous pools and slides for the entire family to cool off and enjoy. Amenities include a family fun pool, lazy river, extreme bowl, flume slide and rapids slide along with snacks and cool treats at the concession stand.
18.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose facility owned and operated by the city of Maryland Heights, the Maryland Heights Centre features an auditorium, multiple meeting rooms, and other amenities. The facility is available for wedding and other event rentals.
18.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Gymnastics 2675 Metro Blvd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
Olympiad Gymnastic Training Center Corp offers gymnastics services as well as other special programs to children of all ages. Today, Olympiad is the one of the largest gymnastic training centers in the United States.
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