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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29.9 Miles
90% 29 votes
Other Tours 756 Juniper Glen Ct, Ballwin, MO MoreLess Info
Glide St. Louis Segway Tours brings visitors to the best sites throughout St. Louis, all while gliding along on a Segway PT. Visitors get to see more sites and sounds than they do on other walking or bus tours.
30.2 Miles
73% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 754 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Fenton, MO 63026 MoreLess Info
The Great Escape Theater at Gravois Bluffs is a movie theater multiplex that shows a variety of classic, cult, and popular movies. It offers large, rocking seats, and serves an array of refreshment options.
30.3 Miles
93% 136 votes
National & State Parks 1401 Kiefer Creek Road, Ballwin, MO 63021 MoreLess Info
Offering breathtaking views and several outdoor activities, Castlewood State Park is a popular destination for both residents and visitors to the area. This includes fishing spots, picnic areas, a playground and hiking trails for guests to enjoy.
30.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Paddleboarding 602 Midland Drive, O'fallon, MO 63366 MoreLess Info
Specializing in stand up paddleboarding, Another Board Company is headed by a certified instructor. The company offers stand up paddle board rentals, as well as lessons, and sells apparel and equipment.
31.4 Miles
65% 17 votes
Haunted Tours 1400 S Old Highway 141, Fenton, MO MoreLess Info
Featuring 12 haunted attractions in total, Creepyworld is a haunted location popular among those who love the thrill of being scared. The location offers a frightening haunted house tour featuring high quality FX effects.
31.4 Miles
90% 316 votes
Scenic Drives 1 Lone Elk Park Road, St. Louis, MO 63088 MoreLess Info
At Lone Elk Park, visitors can drive through a scenic park filled with deer, turkeys, bison, and elk. Visitors can drive up close to the animals to observe them in their natural habitat.
32.1 Miles
74% 23 votes
Historic Sites 7295 Highway 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63304 MoreLess Info
The Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center tells the story of land that used to house three towns, and now houses a 75-foot tall disposal cell that contains nuclear waste. The site includes photos and cleanup information.
32.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 1410 Ridge Road, Ballwin, MO 63021 MoreLess Info
Built in 1970, the Ridgefield Arena is a horse facility that has three lighted arenas, a tack room, and trials. The facility also has six wash racks and provides a riding academy as well as horse shows.
32.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 1140 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010 MoreLess Info
Operating since the 1960s, Arnold Bowl offers a bowling alley and billiard tables to its guests. On Mondays, all games, shoe rentals, drinks, hotdogs, and french fries are $1 each.
32.8 Miles
45% 11 votes
National & State Parks 800 Guy Park Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005 MoreLess Info
The Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park has campsites that offer privacy in a wooded oasis. Park goers can picnic here, hike the trails and ride bikes or view displays in the visitor center.
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