- TripBuzz found 122 things to do with kids in or near Fairview Heights, Illinois, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Edwardsville, Florissant and Alton.
- From Monkey Joes to Wehrenberg Theatres, the Fairview Heights area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and History Museums.
- Only a 20 minute drive from St. Louis, Fairview Heights, IL is a mix of big city activities and small town peace and quiet. With a number of new and safe playgrounds in Prospect Park and Ogles Creek Park, as well as walking and picnicking facilities in Old Lincoln Trail Park, Fairview Heights has a goal of getting families outside and enjoying each other.
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Those wishing to see where the dark ages got their name from can visit the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, where they will see the Chinese death cages, thumbscrews, Vlad's impaling pole, and many other torture devices.
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301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
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At Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center, visitors can take a walking tour of the most famous haunted buildings in the town. The center also has a museum of torture devices that feature headcages, thumbscrews, and other contraptions.
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1 Saint Ferdinand Park Drive, Florissant, MO 63031
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Spread across 64 acres of land, Saint Ferdinand Park is home to a summer concert series which is held adjacent to the lake. The park itself maintains standard facilities like six ball fields, horseshoe courts, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, and four playground areas.
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The Great Rivers Scenic Route is a 13 miles long road, stretching along the Mississippi. Across it there are many things to do, from visiting museums to eagle watching, whether it is summer or winter.
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Alton Hauntings Tours provides tours of the history and hauntings of the city Alton. Visitors will discover folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots -- along with the history of death, war, murder and strange deeds that plagued the region.
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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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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.
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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.
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Preserved by a non-profit foundation, Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is a historic shrine built by early French settlers to the region. The foundation hosts community events like pancake breakfasts, festivals, house tours, and concerts at the building.
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At Bigfoot 4 x 4 Inc. visitors can see world's tallest, widest and heaviest pickup truck, along with the truck that started Bigfoot truck trends. Visitors can also shop in a gift shop for souvenirs.