Edwardsville, Illinois travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Edwardsville is a city in St. Louis Metro East, Illinois.

5 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Edwardsville

Children's Museum

Madison County Historical Museum

Nickel Plate Museum

Stephenson House

Edwardsville Township Community Park

See a suspended U.S. Navy A-7E Corsair II!

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby St. Louis)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport, Belleville — 19 mi away. Directions
STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Children's Museum, Stephenson House, Madison County Historical Museum
Lunch Oriental Spoon
Afternoon Edwardsville Township Community Park, Nickel Plate Museum

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder