- 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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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.
12.2 Miles
30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
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The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the prehistoric city and organizes programs and events, such as the Kid Day and the nature/culture hikes. It also supports the Contemporary Indian Art Show, Indian Market Days and Performing Arts Series.
12.9 Miles
A traditional bowling center, Bowl Haven offers open and league bowling as well as birthday party hosting. The center provides a game room with arcade games and prizes, a bar and grill, televisions and a pro shop.
13.1 Miles
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.
13.2 Miles
The Jacoby Arts Center is a non-profit venue that seeks to promote and display the arts to the local community. Events at the center include live music performances, local artists' exhibits, and community classes, among many others.
13.2 Miles
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.
13.4 Miles
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.
13.4 Miles
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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.
13.6 Miles
Described by The Daily Journal as the Plaza Hotel without the snobbish staff, The Beall Mansion Tour offers its visitors entertaining opportunities, for any type of special event, in a well-preserved historical surrounding.
13.6 Miles
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.