This place was so fun! Even though we were there for at least two hours with one year olds, I would…read moresay we went through half of what they had. I am itching to go back already, it is well-worth the price ($18 for both my child and I). There is a lot of outdoor activities, so I would go on a nice day, but there's plenty to do inside as well if you need a rainy-day activity. So many fun activities for children, from a racing car track to a large outdoor xylophone, a "tree house" and fun little pretend areas, such as a hospital (the nursery, of course) pizza parlor, a market stand with fake food. Outside has a lot of fun things for Littles to climb on and explore. We will definitely be back!

Sooo many thing to see and do! Had to leave but will come back to do more activities.read more

I finally took the time to tour this historic Missouri house. This is the only historic-registered…read morehouse in MO that has a doctor's office inside, which makes it very unique. It is also one of the most haunted places in St. Louis County, as orbs have been spotted in windows at night (!). The Payne-Gentry House has been around since 1870, and I would suggest doing some research on the Payne and Gentry families before doing the tour. Yes, there was a doctor in the family, and he put his practice in the basement, which was added on in later years. There, you can check out his books, his tools and what was considered to be medical standards during a time period from over a century ago! A lot of the family's possessions have been kept for a long time, and you will likely see them in the house. Tours of the house are given each first Sunday of the month, and I would call for hours, just to double-check. (You will likely get the City of Bridgeton, but they will tell you if and when they are available.) Next year (2020), the Bridgeton history group will be celebrating the P-G House's 150th anniversary, and they plan on making a huge event out of it. I can't wait.

Advertised that it was open Thursday and Saturday . Showed up on Thursday at 11:30 it was closed …read more Stood around and watched people look at us like we were crazy. Then a boy came up and told us they were closed . Was really looking forward to going to . Don't say you are open when you are not .

My wife and I found this place by accident on an earlier trip to the Grafton Ferry. I saw the…read moreplanes out on the runway as we drove past. We also saw that they had a small museum you could visit. So glad we came back to check it out. The museum is small but chock full of war memorabilia. We were greeted by the front door by our own personal volunteer guide who showed us the display cabinets and photos and told us about certain missions that took place in WW2. We even got to try on helmets and see personal belongings that our guides father loaned the museum. Then we got to see the hanger and the plaines out on the tarmac. Absolutely stunning. The plains are immaculate and very well taken care of. We got up close and personal as our guide explained all sorts of interesting details about the jobs they were built for. I won't give too much more away I suggest taking the trip out there yourself, you will be happy you did. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here.

WOW! The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower has been closed for over 18 months to do a remodel and it…read moreis impressive. They've totally redone the lobby of the tower with new educational boards. They now teach about, York, Sacagawea, Seaman and the Crew. Plus, Lewis and Clark. In addition to the lobby boards, they expanded and updated the ones on each of the platforms, too. Besides the improves within The Tower itself, there are vast improvements in the surrounding grounds. The courtyard has been brought back to life with murals on the walls and water fountain is back to spraying the area like a mini Ole Faithful. There's also new picnic areas for guest to enjoy. Best of all there's a new playground for the little people to enjoy. It's got a zip line, slides and jungle nets for climbing. The playground has benches for parents and grandparents to sit and observe the little ones play and frolic. The views from the platforms are still amazing and best on a clear day. When on the third level which is 150 feet in the air you can see, where the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers merge together. In addition to The Confluence, you can see The Arch, Barnes Medical Center, Downtown Clayton and even St. Charles. Even if you are not into the history of L&C or The Confluence, going up the tower is still worth the view.

A family member had heard about this spot and wanted to go see it, so we made a trip. We thought it…read morewas going to be really cool and have stuff to do... but really it is simply a lookout with short walking trails around it. You pay to go up the lookout. It is 3 stories up and you can see the confluence of the rivers. It's literally about a 5 minute event... then it's over. We asked a few questions of our "guide" but unfortunately he shared that he was new and literally had no answers. It is required that a "guide" goes up the tower with you so I would expect that they would give you an overview or a cool fact or something... They have a cool courtyard area with seating that looks like it would host concerts or something... If they offered an event like that here I would recommend going. If not, I wouldn't make the drive (we drove 45 minutes), but might go if I was in the area.

The 2025 Edwardsville Art Fair was an absolute blast! The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) once again…read moretransformed City Park into a three-day celebration of incredible regional talent. Over 100 artists brought their work, showcasing media from intricate ceramics, crisp photography, and shiny metal jewelry to unique polished wood pieces and, of course, brilliant paints. My personal favorite? Felicia Olin, whose whimsical paintings on canvas and wood keep me looking for her year after year. (I have several of her pieces, including one I got during the Edwardsville Art Fair last year and another at the Fair in 2018!) Other regulars include an artist who uses puffy 3D paints, SIUE art students, a wood and collage artist who makes the most beautiful boxes and mirrors, and, new the last 2 years, an artist who makes beautiful paintings of silly embroidery and nother who makes incredible realistic-looking flower arrangements from a flexible clay. ​The atmosphere was great, too. thanks to the warm but not too hot temperatures (we got lucky there) and the live music on the bandstand (especially the SIUE Jazz Band). And, if you wanted, you could grab a drink, an ice cream, or some food from a food truck or tent, including Global Brew and Cold Stone Creamery, and then sit down to enjoy your selection while enjoying the music and other performing arts. Plus, the fair is a perfect family event, offering kids activities like the Maker's Space. It's awesome knowing that the fair supports the EAC's mission to keep art accessible for everyone. Mark your calendars for next year--you won't want to miss it! Maybe I'll see you there!

awesome arcade! $10 and hour or $20 for 4 hours. enough pinball machines, in tip-top shape. it's…read morefun, it's safe and the best arcade experience since I am 12. I am 62 now. I highly recommend.

For $20 you can play beautiful pinball machines and other arcade games for up to 4 hours. It's very…read moretidy. The people are nice. You can bring your own snacks and beverages or you can purchase from onsite vending machines. We always have a great time!

Old ballroom of the hotel filled with curiosities and curated by the most interesting person on the…read moreplanet. Definitely worth the $5 to check out.

The Edwardsville Public Library is one of the best libraries in the area. They have so many things…read moreto use and check out. Libraries have become more than just books and this place is all about it! Their youth library is amazing and the staff is always so helpful!

I cannot say enough great things about this library. It's truly one of my favorite things about…read morethis town. Such a great spot for resources. Whether it's renting an item, or checking our a book! They have a great selection. And everyone is super friendly. I also love coming in here to do work when I can. Everyone should utilize this place if they live here!