- Our list of the best things to do in Edwardsville, Illinois, features the top 129 nearby activities — including 57 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Edwardsville, 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 20 things to do within the city of Edwardsville, IL , followed by 109 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Louis, Florissant, Alton, Belleville, Collinsville, Fairview Heights, Granite City, Hazelwood and Maplewood
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10.4 Miles
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184 votes
800 South Morrison Avenue, Collinsville, IL 62234
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A water tower built in 1949, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle stands 170 feet tall and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. A festival bearing dedicated to it every year since 1998.
10.5 Miles
The Kruta Bakery was established in 1919 and serves all types of pastries, from cream-filled to butter cakes.
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Whether for betting on the horses which are running on the local track or for betting on races from all around the country, the Fairmount Park is worth the while for any horseracing enthusiast. There are 4 restaurants inside the clubhouse and a barbeque area outdoors.
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Dedicated to the Mississippi River, the National Great Rivers Museum is an opportunity for those wishing to know about the river's role in the American history. Also the visitors can pilot a barge down the riverfront, in the barge simulator.
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9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
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At Fairmount Park Race Track the main attraction is watching and betting on the horse races, but visitors can also enjoy the bars and buffet. Bets go as low as $2 and there are daily drink specials and live music.
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2751 River Heritage Parkway, Alton, IL 62002
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Dedicated to Mississippi River education, National Great Rivers Museum offers a variety of exhibits that highlight the habitats, cycles, and science behind the river. The museum hosts a public lock tour where visitors can discover how the locks operate.
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The Granite City Ice Skate Rink is a wonderful way for the youth and community to unite and do something active. The rink is the home of MVCHA Granite City Warriors Hockey Team as well as many other hockey clubs.
11.7 Miles
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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Summerstage Inc is an amateur thespian organization which began conducting theatrical performances in 1981. The group currently operates out of a seventy seat theater and presents five programs per year, including dramas, comedies and musicals.
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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.