- 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Customers can travel and party in style with Jamestown 14 Cine. Rentals for hire include a black Bentley, Beauford 1930, a fire engine, Rolls Royce, party bus, Mercedes, and a Hummer H@.
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Established in 1867, Sioux Passage Park has multiple horseback riding trails, fishing in the Missouri River, and an area for winter outdoor sports like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Five camping sites for primitive camping are also on the park grounds.
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Named after a civil rights activist, Chambers Park is an outdoor, recreational sports complex with sports courts and fields for basketball, horseshoes, and tennis. It also has several playground areas and an outdoor swimming pool for visitors.
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As a recreational sports facility, Rivers Edge Sports Complex provides visitors with indoor and outdoor activities like kickball, baseball, and wiffleball. Visitors can join various sports leagues or join a tournament hosted at the facility.
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The Unity Theatre Ensemble is an acting company dedicated to performing shows and works written by African-American and third world individuals. These performances include musical revues, comedies, traditional drama, and gospel musicals.
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Providing regularly scheduled shows, Everyday Circus at City Museum features a staff of talented entertainers. This includes clowns, jugglers, musicians, acrobats and more. The team further participates in numerous community activities such as non-profit fundraisers.
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Olympic Lanes has been owned and operated by the same owner for the past 20 years. They offer Bowling Leagues for teams and individuals at all skill levels, birthday parties, family reunions and a full service pro shop on site.