- 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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18.3 Miles
71%
142 votes
14141 Riverport Dr. South, Maryland Heights, MO
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The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, opening on June 14, 1991, in Maryland Heights has room for 20,000 concert attendees. Those attending can sit in one of the 7,000 seats or bring their own lawn chars.
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Featuring the Discovery Playground, Jaycee Park has trails for walking, two baseball fields, a pavilion and open fields with a mix of trees. The adventure-themed playground has a large play structure, swings, slides and water play features.
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Built because of St. Louis' role as the Gateway to the West, the Gateway Arch stands 630 tall and weighs 17,246 tons. Visitors can take a tram to the top of the arch.
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Created in 1986, Forest Park sits on 1,300 acres. The park contains several attractions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, the World's Fair Pavilion, Flegal Falls, and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
18.4 Miles
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200 votes
11 N 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
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The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is a memorial that is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson's role in expanding to the western states. The memorial features an artifact of the month exhibit that displays rare items every month.
18.5 Miles
Home to the St. Louis Cardinals, Busch Stadium can hold up to 46,000 fans when the standing room areas are used. The stadium opened in 2006, officially replacing the old Busch Stadium.
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406 W Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
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Collinsville Historical Museum is a showcase of unique artifacts dating back to 1767. This multistory museum features a diverse array of exhibits, including local sports history, military artifacts from the Civil War and a mounted animal and bird display.
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84%
1014 votes
5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Filled with interactive exhibits for children, Saint Louis Science Center is a three level discovery center with a planetarium and IMAX theater. These exhibits include a fossil dig site, genome science display, human senses exhibit, and more.
19.0 Miles
There is lots to see and enjoy along the Weldon Springs Clark Trail. Also suitable for joggers and bicyclists, the trail is a great place for nature watching or a relaxing afternoon walk.
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53%
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.