Things to do in East St. Louis

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MAY 13 2019, ST LOUIS, MO., USA - St. Louis, Missouri skyline on Mississippi River - shot from East St. Louis, Illinois
Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Eads Bridge and Martin Luther King Bridge Cross Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
MAY 2019, ST LOUIS, MO., USA - Sunset on St. Louis, Missouri skyline on Mississippi River - shot from East St. Louis, Illinois
Eads Bridge Crosses Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
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St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour

St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 166 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $139 per adult*
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Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $139 per adult*
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St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise

St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $169 per adult
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St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $24 per adult
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Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

After visiting Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

Arsenal BG Ballpark

Catch an event at Arsenal BG Ballpark during your trip to East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Arsenal BG Ballpark

Casino Queen

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Queen during your visit to East St. Louis? Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Casino Queen

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Frank Holten State Recreation Area during your travels to Centreville.

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum during your travels in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

Katherine Dunham Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Katherine Dunham Museum during your travels in East St. Louis. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Katherine Dunham Museum

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in East St. Louis

Series of small hills and trees form landscape at Cahokia Mounds State Park in Southern Illinois, ruins of the largest pre-Colombian city north of Mexico

Cahokia

Cahokia is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arsenal BG Ballpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

Cahokia
Drone panorama over St. Louis skyline and Mississippi River with Gateway Arch during daytime

Alorton

Alorton is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Arsenal BG Ballpark or Frank Holten State Recreation Area.

Alorton
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Popular day trips from East St. Louis

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St. Louis

A sunset over Horseshoe Lake State Park in Pnotoon Beach, Illinois.

Caseyville

Belleville Lake

Fairview Heights

Belleville Lake

Belleville

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Fairmont City

Frequently asked questions

Is East St. Louis worth visiting?
Whether you plan to experience the local charm and cultural attractions or try regional foods and explore the outdoors, there are many things to do in East St. Louis.
How do I spend a day in East St. Louis?
When you've checked off popular attractions like Splash City Family Waterpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum, spend some time experiencing East St. Louis's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in East St. Louis?
You can't leave without visiting Splash City Family Waterpark, ranked the top tourist attraction in East St. Louis.
Is three days enough to stay in East St. Louis?
You can easily tick off leading sights like Katherine Dunham Museum, Frank Holten State Recreation Area and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum with a three-day break in East St. Louis. On average, many travelers book two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to St. Louis.
Is East St. Louis a walkable city?
Some leading sights in East St. Louis, like Katherine Dunham Museum and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Just 2 miles from the city center of East St. Louis is Alorton and Centreville is 2 miles away.
What are some activities to do in East St. Louis with kids?
If you're looking for activities and sights for all the family, take a look at these awesome ideas for what to do in East St. Louis with kids.
What to do in East St. Louis for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in East St. Louis, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Kruta Bakery.
Are there free things to do in East St. Louis?
From visiting parks to strolling around exciting neighborhoods, it's easy to find free things to do in East St. Louis. If you need inspiration, get some tips from a local tour guide. Frank Holten State Recreation Area is a top spot for anyone wanting to save on their traveling adventures.