The night market is such a fun and unique time! You will find some one of a kind hand made items…read moreand so much more all while enjoying some great tunes! The people and the vibes are always great to be around. I love it when Night Market season rolls around!

Such a fun and truly relaxing experience. It was my first time visiting and my friend showed my the…read moreropes. I liked the options and things you get to pick out to paint. I was there was a bit more variety but I do believe it changes. There is lots of colors to chose from which was the fun part! The prices are a bit steep but there are certain days where supplies are $1 or just cheaper than normal. I had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back.

We loved attending Pottery Hallow. The building was warm and welcoming. The staff was quiet and…read morepatient. They have a huge selection and a variety of prices and sizes. The turn around time to get our pottery back was about two weeks.

This museum was awesome! I wasn't expecting much from this small home, but I was more than…read moreimpressed. I have never been to a museum that uses the home like it was used in its hay-day. The kitchen was remodeled in the late 1800's so they rebuilt a detached replica of the original kitchen which was the very neat. They tour guide let us touch all the utensils, cookware, and tools while she explained how they would have been used. Inside, they tore the building down to the bricks and rebuilt it exactly as it was in 1820. If you have a couple hours to explore while in Edwardsville, stop for a tour....you will be impressed.

It was my first time experiencing an escape room,let alone a virtual reality experience.... The…read moreguys were super helpful and very patient with us!!! We had a great time and will definitely be going back and bringing friends!!!!

This little-known and hidden museum is located inside the supposedly haunted Mineral Springs Mall…read morebuilding in downtown Alton. Some say it is fitting, as Alton is known to be one of the Top 10 haunted places in the United States. The building itself was a hotel that opened over a century ago, and several paranormal sightings have been reported over the years. You can kind of get the idea once you set the foot in the place. Its only five dollars admission, and you get to learn a lot about, well, ways people tortured people for centuries. First off, this museum is not for everyone. There are some offensive and disturbing parts here, as one would sense. This is basically for the open-minded, and for those who have a keen sense of history. The museum is a bit small, but there are several things that await the visitor. The woman who operates this museum has apparently done so much research and collected so many artifacts about the 'torture' subject. You can definitely tell she had an enjoyable time doing this! The weapons/chambers/photographs are accompanied by several materials that talk about how people were tortured. The first paragraph usually explains how the device operated, and the history behind when it was used (like what time period and what country/continent). The always controversial topic of slavery (in most countries of all periods of time) is also explained here. I'd rather not give away too much. You may find the subject on torture interesting! When reading these, I had to put myself in these people's shoes. Whether they were the victims, or the people who lived under one supreme ruler who frequently used the torture devices on the folks under them. Some of these torture methods are still being used today in some parts of the world, sadly. If you make a weekend trip to Alton, check this place out. Unfortunately, the museum is not open during the week, just on Saturday and Sundays. Be sure to check the hours.

$5.00! This museum is for those who love "campy" things. I enjoyed it, in a way that I enjoy…read morevisiting Graceland without being an Elvis fan. If you are into this kind of entertainment than this is for you. Leave the kids at home though. Lovely lady will answer all your questions, and she drives a hearse! How could you not enjoy her museum knowing these facts?!

A very good interpretation/museum for this amazing lock and dam. Wander through the aisles there,…read morethen sign up for a tour of the lock and dam. The structure will blow your mind. Huge and what a feat of engineering. We were lucky to be able to watch a barge go through the lock. What a sight! An awesome ranger provided so much information and explanation of the one of 29 "steps" for boats/ barges on this 600mile portion of the Mississippi River. Fascinating!

Great place to visit with lots of information. Very kid friendly. Also cool that they offer tours…read moreof the dam three times a day.

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.

My friends and I come here for different crafting events. They have a Facebook page you can follow…read more Located close by downtown district O'Fallon Illinois. Nestled by circle K. Parking is primarily street side. Just be careful during the evening classes as it's very dim lighted. We have come here in the last 2-3 years. They host galentine paint night. They do ones for Halloween/fall, Christmas, and most other major holidays. Not just painting, they offer cookie decorating as well as charcuterie board. Among other crafts. The owner is Jennifer and she's very laid back and she walks you through step by step in the projects and will walk by make sure no one's struggling. the events are fun and a nice way to do something with friends. Prices vary on projects. One that I did tonight is a shelf sitter and i didn't add the hanging tools. It ran me $30 and you order a head online. As their classes can fill up! We always have a blast coming out to do anything crafty! Go check out their Facebook page and they have an actual webpage too! https://courageandgracedesigns.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUAP80lpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIneUy8rChfKmk54r5D1PDlj59Teo97MolMZ_vnXARPwvrP12VjqLkXCPCsc_aem_tJ1wKTWh3jPSjj7MRzIubA

Had a great time painting ornaments with my family…read more Friendly and helpful staff, with easy to follow directions and a large variety of paint and ribbon options! Really enjoy this place we also had a wonderful private date night event and the time they took to make sure the fellas were as interested and had signs just for them. It was outstanding.