The best things to do in Granite City

4 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Granite City Cinema

Entertainment

Small, standard theater featuring current movies, including 3D flicks, plus popcorn.

1243 Niedringhaus Ave

“Small, standard theater featuring current movies, including 3D flicks, plus popcorn.”

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St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

Entertainment

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.”

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 8, 2026

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MX Movies & Bar

Entertainment

Let dinner and a movie be the same thing this week. At MX Movies & Bar you catch current flicks while ordering real food and proper drinks…

618 Washington Ave 2nd Floor (St. Louis)

“Let dinner and a movie be the same thing this week. At MX Movies & Bar you catch current flicks while ordering real food and proper drinks from your seat, which is basically peak St. Louis efficiency with extra butter.”

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Escape The Room St Louis

Entertainment

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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