10 Best Things To Do In And Around Fairview Heights, Illinois

1. St. Clair Antique Mall

Knick knacks and rare tchotchkes are usually weird, random and have some kind of interesting, strange story to tell, and you’ll find plenty here at the St. Clair Antique Mall. Vintage collectibles, antiques, furniture and more can be found. It’s true, everything old is new again! You never know what cool item will catch your eye and you’ll give it a new home.

St. Clair Antique Mall

Address: 315 Salem Place, 62208 Fairview Heights, IL

Website: St. Clair Antique Mall

2. Monkey Joe's

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Monkey Joe’s uses Enviro-Master’s EPA registered hospital cleansing product to rid of fungi, germs, bacteria, and ensure a fun, healthy clean environment. Here are the other amazing parts: walk-ins are available, you can host parties there (up to 24 kids welcome), and it’s located in Fairview Heights. Perfect for today’s uber-conscious parents, Monkey Joe’s Safety Access Child System allows them to keep kids safe using certified safety mats at the entrances and exits of all inflatables, video monitoring, child ID bracelets, and supervision by trained staff.

Monkey Joe's

Address: 10855 Lincoln Trail, 62208 Fairview Heights, IL

Website: Monkey Joe’s

*Editors Note: Establishment is Permanently Closed as per update

3. Wehrenberg Theaters

Quite possibly one of the most affordable theaters around, you get the respectful movie experience on a budget, the way things used to be. No matter what you, your friends and family are into, there’s sure to be something good, and you can freely get tickets for a movie, snacks, and even play at the arcade. Just like the good old days!

Wehrenberg Theaters

Address: 50 Ludwig Dr., 62208 Fairview Heights, IL

Website: Wehrenberg Theaters

4. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

According to Google’s review, this is the site of a 13th-century Native American urban center with artifacts, ruins of homes and monuments. A fun outing idea for all age groups and history lovers, complete with tons of space to get a great workout in, a beautiful museum, and super friendly staff. Located in Collinsville, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) by car ride from Fairview Heights, this is totally worth the trip for an unforgettable lesson in culture.

Cahokia Mounds Historic Site

Address: 30 Ramey Street, 62234 Collinsville, IL

Website: Cahokia Mounds

5. O’Fallon Family Sports Park

If you’re wanting to take the family to do something a little physical and not just stay in, a good option would be the O'Fallon Family Sports Park, located about an 11-minute drive from Fairview Heights, in O'Fallon. If you think by the name it’s a solitary park, there’s actually several within its facilities, and also including the Katy Cavins Community Center, Log Cabin Community Park, and Rock Springs Nature Center. Perfect for kicking back, having a relaxing picnic, taking in the sights around you, or getting some fresh air and a little workout!

O'Fallon Family Sports Park

Address: 301 Obernuefemann Road, 62269 O'Fallon

Website: O'Fallon Family Sports Park

6. Hey Guys Comedy Club

There’s no shortage of comedy clubs throughout the country, although when you think of “comedy clubs,” you may initially picture either the east and west coast. The good news is that they really are all over the map and if you’re in and nearby Fairview Heights and curious to see what makes you laugh, you’re in luck! Located just 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) south of St. Clair Square Shopping Center, you’ll find plenty of parking spaces.

Hey Guys Comedy Club

Address: 5225 N Illinois 159, 62208 Fairview Heights, Illinois

Website: Hey Guys Comedy Club

7. The Beer Frame Lounge at St. Clair Bowl

Truly a chill place to kick back, this place offers ping pong, drinks, darts, and plenty of relaxing. There are fun activities to get into the social circle, like Alphabetical Beverage Contest (ABC) and Ladies Night Out. If karaoke and dancing all night long to DJs sounds like a great time, you may want to check out this joint!

The Beer Frame Lounge

Address: 5950 Old Collinsville Rd, 62208 Fairview Heights, Illinois

Website: The Beer Frame Lounge

8. Centerfield Park Family Fun Center

Here’s another great opportunity for the family - this has everything, including miniature golf, batting cages, go karts, a video arcade, and a snack bar. Here, you can also have birthday parties, so whether you want to improve your teeing off with miniature golf, get your Nas-kar (go karting) on, play every arcade game there, or fuel up at the snack bar, this sounds like a fantastic place to check out!

Centerfield Park Family Fun Center

Address: 5620 Old Collinsville Road, 62208 Fairview Heights, Illinois

Website: Centerfield Park Family Fun Center

9. Eckert's Belleville Farm

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Start making long lasting memories today at Eckert’s Belleville Farm just a short hop skip and jump from Fairview Heights, where you can attend concerts, learn how to cook something new, (for both kids and parents), shop at the country store for delectable veggies and fresh produce, and more. You can buy seasonal plants, vegetables, and herbs for your own garden, as well as check out the Custard Shop, which is hard to imagine not doing.

Eckert's Belleville Farm

Address: 951 S. Green Mont Rd., 62220 Belleville, IL

Website: Eckert’s Belleville Farm

10. Willoughby Heritage Farms in nearby Collinsville

Nothing says a cute day out on the farm more than hay rides, craft vendors, and checking out farm animals. No matter what time of year, you can expect fun at nearby Willoughby Heritage Farms, located in Collinsville (about 14 minutes from Fairview Heights). Starting in the spring, you get the Spring Fair, Day Festival, then the Fall Farm Day (pumpkins for sale!), and you can fire up marshmallows and hot dogs in the bonfire. Of course, during the holiday season at the end of the year, you get to have cocoa and cider and meet Santa. Sounds like a year long party!

Willoughby Heritage Farms

Address: 631 Willoughby Lane, 62234 Collinsville, IL

Website: Willoughby Heritage Farms

Farmland galore

Sure, you think Fairview Heights, Illinois, you think Midwestern farmland. You’d be totally correct, but there’s more than just barns, hay, animals, horses, and cattle. There’s hospitable people, culture, history, great restaurants and a lot to take in. Even if it’s for a day or weekend, you can see that Fairview Heights is a slice of Americana.