- 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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Opened in 1972, Ridge Valley Riding Stables is an equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their riders. Horse boarding, riding lessons, trail rides, and 'pony parties' are among the services available to visitors.
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Located along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, the Grafton Visitor's Center is a location offering many services to visitors of the town. Those at the visitor's center also commonly observe the American Bald Eagle from its viewing windows.
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Visitors can enjoy views of bluffs during 90 minute fully narrated sightseeing cruises on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers with Great Rivers Tour Boat Company. They offer both public cruises and private charters.
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Captain Andy's Parasail offers para-sail flights that take off and land from the back of their custom boat. The ride is usually peaceful and gives a completely different perspective on the world.
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Offering both boat rentals and guided boat tours, Grafton Harbor provides visitors with a variety of ways to see the historic Mississippi River coastal areas. Daily tours cover nature sight-seeing and historical commentary, with group and party rates available.
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There are 9 ziplines totaling 9,800 feet in length at the Grafton Zipline Adventures, with the highest point being at 250 feet.
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The longest zip line at the company, Grafton Zipline, is called the 'Soaring Eagle' and measures around two thousand feet in length. The minimum weight to be able to participate is 45 pounds and the maximum is 250 pounds.
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Joe Glik Park has over 42 acres of open space on which visitors can walk, bike, skate, and play outdoor sports. The park also features a playground and picnic areas surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
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From soccer training to parks, SLSG Metro Soccer has a facility that hosts youth soccer leagues. The juniors program is open for children aged 3 to 10 and teaches them the basics of the sport.
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Located along the Missouri River, DuSable Dog Park is a 2.5-acre canine recreation facility consisting of grass and dirt fields. The park provides a pavilion, picnic tables and a separate area for small dogs.