- Our list of the best things to do in Alton, Illinois, features the top 182 nearby activities — including 71 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Alton, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Alton, IL , followed by 166 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Louis, Edwardsville, Florissant, St. Charles, Maryland Heights, Collinsville, Grafton, St. Peters, Fairview Heights, Granite City, Chesterfield, Hazelwood, Belleville, Boonville, Jefferson City and Maplewood
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The Wildey Theater opened as an opera house in 1909 and has changed hands throughout the years. Today, it serves as a venue for plays, concerts and performances of all kinds from orchestras to comics.
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The YMCA of Edwardsville is a charitable organization that serves the youths of the community of Edwardsville. The facility hosts a number of special events including St. Patrick's Day Skate'.
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Guests can host full service birthday parties at Stoppkotte's Super Skate. The facility consists of a classic wood skate floor, a game room, and a full snack bar as well as designated skate times for those who are just learning.
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Guests can see the newest releases at Granite City Cinema. The theater is a fun place to host a birthday party, take a date, or even organize a school or business trip for something entertaining to do.
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Homed by the Wildey Theater, Lost Arts and Antiques is a small artisan boutique shop, which is great for those looking for interesting and original handmade items.
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There are 8 splashy attractions and 4 different eateries at the Raging Rivers. Among the attractions, there is an endless river, a tree house harbor, and a shark slide. Birthday parties can be organized in here.
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The Raging Rivers Water Park is a recreational water park that overlooks the Mississippi River. The park features rides including the 'Itty Bitty Surf City', the 'Wave Pool', the 'Endless River', the 'Shark Slide', and 'Runaway Rafts'.
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112 S. Kansas Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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The Edwardsville Public Library is the home to traditional books, music, and movies, but also features an extensive digital collection of films and ebooks as well that can be checked out. Educational programs for children and adults are regularly offered.
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With 35 acres dedicated to paintball fields, Bing Field Paintball and Airsoft Park offers visitors courses in a variety of themes, ranging from World War II to pioneer cabins. The park also has a paintball field with inflatable obstacles.
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Maintained and operated by the City of Edwardsville, City Park is located near the center of town on just over two acres of land. The park features a bandstand, a fountain, and picnic areas.