The best things to do in Belleville

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Soulcial Kitchen Commons blends chef-driven food trucks with a community mission, so your next meetup actually does some good. Host a…

127 N Belt E (Swansea)

Soulcial Kitchen Commons blends chef-driven food trucks with a community mission, so your next meetup actually does some good. Host a gathering or book a food truck, enjoy the restaurant vibes, and know every plate helps fuel their Currency of Caring Feed It Forward program.

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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This week, St. Clair Country Club pairs a beautifully maintained, challenging course, home club of Bob Goalby and Jay & Jerry Haas, with…

100 S 78th St

This week, St. Clair Country Club pairs a beautifully maintained, challenging course, home club of Bob Goalby and Jay & Jerry Haas, with tennis and pickleball, a pool, dining, a fitness center and a golf simulator. Uptown amenities, Hometown hospitality, and a nod to tennis legend Jimmy Connors.

From the Belleville newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Craving a midweek reset with zero planning? St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station nails it with hands-on touch pools, Shark Canyon talks and…

201 S 18th St (St. Louis)

Craving a midweek reset with zero planning? St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station nails it with hands-on touch pools, Shark Canyon talks and feeds, and those irresistibly chaotic otter moments, plus behind-the-scenes tours if you want to geek out on the care and science behind it all.

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Gabrielle's Step by Step Dance Studio teaches ballroom, Latin, swing, and social styles in friendly group classes you can join solo or with…

310 E Main St

Gabrielle's Step by Step Dance Studio teaches ballroom, Latin, swing, and social styles in friendly group classes you can join solo or with a partner, plus private lessons at your pace this week. Planning a wedding or just tired of two left feet? Their choreography coaching and patient instruction will get you gliding.

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Elmwood Golf Course

Entertainment

Zoysia-fairwayed and hilly outfit, featuring a 9-hole course and laid-back vibe.

1400 Eiler Rd

Zoysia-fairwayed and hilly outfit, featuring a 9-hole course and laid-back vibe.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

10850 Lincoln Trail (Fairview Heights)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Bel-Air Bowl

Entertainment

Bowling alley featuring leagues, parties and an arcade, and serving pizza.

200 S Belt W

Bowling alley featuring leagues, parties and an arcade, and serving pizza.

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The Edge

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Entertainment venue with laser tag & 5 movie theaters including 1 with bistro dining & recliners.

701 S Belt W

Entertainment venue with laser tag & 5 movie theaters including 1 with bistro dining & recliners.

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MX Movies & Bar

Entertainment

Cinema where patrons can eat & drink from the kitchen & full bar during screenings of current films.

618 Washington Ave 2nd Floor (St. Louis)

Cinema where patrons can eat & drink from the kitchen & full bar during screenings of current films.

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Family-friendly venue featuring a landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course, an aquarium, and a Ferris wheel.

201 S 18th St (St. Louis)

Family-friendly venue featuring a landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course, an aquarium, and a Ferris wheel.

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Lincoln Theatre

Entertainment

Vaudeville-era theatre featuring first-run Hollywood films and a stage for concerts.

103 E Main St

Vaudeville-era theatre featuring first-run Hollywood films and a stage for concerts.

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Relaxed driving range with no-limit balls, plus 18-hole mini-golf.

2400 Ramsey Rd (Columbia)

Relaxed driving range with no-limit balls, plus 18-hole mini-golf.

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St Louis Escape

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Multi-room venue offering themed escape missions, plus a retro mini golf course.

1517 S 8th St (St. Louis)

Multi-room venue offering themed escape missions, plus a retro mini golf course.

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Theme-based escape-room spot with multiple rooms each inspired by a specific movie genre such as horror.

102 E Main St

Theme-based escape-room spot with multiple rooms each inspired by a specific movie genre such as horror.

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The Mural Mile

Entertainment

Mile-long riverfront wall showcasing a striking variety of works by 250+ graffiti artists.

Chouteau Ave & S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd (St. Louis)

Mile-long riverfront wall showcasing a striking variety of works by 250+ graffiti artists.

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Series of challenging, immersive rooms, including one themed as a bank heist.

1201 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Series of challenging, immersive rooms, including one themed as a bank heist.

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