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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19.5 Miles
98% 3158 votes
Botanical Gardens St. Louis, MO 63110 MoreLess Info
Located on 79 acres, the Missouri Botanical Garden contains several attractions for people of all ages. Top attractions include the Climatron, the Japanese Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Tram Tours.
19.5 Miles
35% 20 votes
112

The Family Arena

Sports Stadiums (Professional) 2002 S River Road, St. Charles, MO 63303 MoreLess Info
The Family Arena is a medium-sized sports facility that serves as the home venue of an arena football team and indoor soccer side. The facility also hosts concerts, conventions, and one-off MMA fighting events as well.
19.7 Miles
98% 66 votes
Ziplines 13219 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
The Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course is a zip lining company that offers zip line tours that include double stirrups, flying carpets, and spider's webs. The course is situated on 320-acres of land.
19.8 Miles
97% 115 votes
Parks 13236 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park has a unique water trail that takes visitors on a six mile journey via canoe, kayak, or paddleboat. Land recreation at the park also includes a tree top adventure course.
19.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
115

Go Ape!

Ziplines 13219 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure course with rope ladders, 39 crossings, 2 Tarzan swings and 5 zip lines, including a skateboard zip line. The entire course includes 2,624 feet worth of zip lines and obstacles.
20.0 Miles
93% 268 votes
Parks Grand Blvd to Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 MoreLess Info
An architecturally intriguing park from a design perspective, Tower Grove Park features a variety of pavilions, each built in its own style. the park also features a pond and scenic landscaping.
20.1 Miles
72% 76 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 MoreLess Info
Built in 1999 and with a seating capacity of more than 10,000, the Family Arena can host all types of events, from soccer and basketball games to trade shows and concerts.
20.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
118

Sportport

Sports Facilities/Fields Maryland Heights, MO MoreLess Info
Spanning 95 acres, Maryland Heights' Sportport features a variety of sports fields, including a dozen lighted grass fields, a stadium, a cricket field, and others. The facility also has locker rooms and a concession stand.
20.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Sport Port Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
SportsPort of Maryland Heights is an outdoor sports complex that spans 95 acres. The facility has twelve grass fields with lights, a stadium field, and a cricket field, as well as multiple locker rooms and a concession stand.
20.3 Miles
50% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 2025 Golfway Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301 MoreLess Info
St. Andrews Cinema is a small theater that charges $1 for all of their movies in a digital screening format. At their concession stand they offer popcorn, candy, and $1 hot dogs.
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