Location: Godfrey
Top Things to do in Godfrey
- 1. Audubon Center at Riverlands
- 2. Melvin Price Locks and Dam
- 3. Mission Ready Outdoor Laser Tag
- 4. Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine
- 5. TreeHouse Wildlife Center
- 6. Airport Plaza Bowl
- 7. Katy Trail State Park
- 8. Lewis & Clark State Historic Site & Interpretive Center
- 9. Grafton Zipline Adventures
- 10. World's Tallest Man Statue
10 Things to Do in Godfrey That You Shouldn't Miss
Godfrey is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,982 at the 2010 census. Godfrey is located within the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Godfrey
1. Audubon Center at Riverlands
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Sheryl S - Moweaqua, Illinois
We decided to road trip and found this center. So since the weather was bit the best e went inside to check it out. What a great place to stop and check out the eagles and water fowl. Please stop for a free look at the nature at its best. So worth it. The guides are awesome.
2. Melvin Price Locks and Dam
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Jackson P
Cool, free educational environment with nice hands on activities for kids. The barge simulator was fun for kids, as a barge simulators go. Probably won't make the hour trip to go again, but once was worth it.
3. Mission Ready Outdoor Laser Tag
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By mkaalong - Lee's Summit, Missouri
We picked Mission Ready from Groupon and were not disappointed!! It was a bit of a drive from downtown St. Louis but totally worth it :) Our family of 4 was in town for spring break (boys ages 12 & 15), and it was a blast! We all enjoyed the variety of terrain, the flexibility of our host (Tiffany!) and the top-notch gear! I would highly recommend this activity, and if we ever come back to St. Louis we will likely do this again :) Thanks!!!!
4. Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Founded in 1957, the "Our Lady of the Rivers" Shrine is also the site of the annual "Blessing of the Fleet" every July.
Reviewed By schatzedog - Saint Louis, Missouri
A must see. 12 miles from St. Louis. This is a different light display (with over a million lights and life size religious figures), being a religious Christmas winter wonderland of lights. You can "travel through time" from Bethlehem to Calvary. It's a drive in your car for a mile and a half trip or enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride. The event occurs Thanksgiving thru New Years Day. Admission is free, although donations at end of drive are appreciated. Volunteers put up and take down the lights. Those who take down lights get them free!
5. TreeHouse Wildlife Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By KCLJ520 - Illinois
I came here in early August with my 5 year old daughter, and we had an absolute blast! We spent about 90 minutes exploring the visitors center, and walking around to see the different animals in their habitats. The gift shop is also very nice, and all proceeds go to support the animals treated there. I saw on their sign that they have cared for nearly 500 animals thus far this year, which is just awesome.
Stop by and check them out, they are awesome and are doing just great work!
6. Airport Plaza Bowl
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
It's always fun! We are the largest bowling center in the area, with 32 lanes conditioned using the most modern digital lane conditioning machine in the industry to provide the most consistent lane conditions possible! Join us for open play, leagues, parties, benefits, weekly food specials, and much more! We have great weekday specials! Tuesdays: FREE trivia in the bar at 7pm with prizes! 50 cent wings and $10 Domestic buckets! Wednesday: $2 all day! Includes shoes, games, and Domestics! Thursdays: All-you-can-bowl from 6pm - 9pm for $10 per person, includes shoes. $1 tacos! Saturdays: Cosmic all you can bowl from 8 pm to 12 am $12.95 per person, includes shoes. Happy Hour specials 6 pm to 8 pm $2 Domestics.
Reviewed By StanDubar - Bethalto, Illinois
This is a nice bowling alley up the street from our house. We love it, reasonable priced, and nice. Really good folks that run it too.Thank you for leaving us such a kind review! We really appreciate your feedback and we love to hear that you enjoy spending time with us. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the lanes again soon!
7. Katy Trail State Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By dunn2002 - Virginia
Several of us rented bikes and spent the morning riding 15 miles of the Katy Trail. Well marked, flat, river views and most enjoyable event while attending a conference.
8. Lewis & Clark State Historic Site & Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By herestoadventures - Fishers, Indiana
I struggled with rating this.
Given an absence of funding, this interpretive center is being kept alive by volunteers. They're obviously doing a great job,and they're friendly and informed. I salute them.
The interpretive center includes a cut-away reconstruction of a keelboat, and it's fascinating to see it up close. I can't imagine how they pulled anything that heavy through the lower Missouri.
The film and the rest of the indoor exhibits are also well done. Gift shop has really good selection of books. For these reasons, I've given it a 4.
Now the truly sad part: the State of Illinois has not seen fit to maintain the reconstruction of the fort at Camp DuBois. It is in such a sad state of disrepair that visitors can no longer go inside if it. The exterior is festooned with "caution" tape, and 8-foot weeds can be seen growing inside.
Even the interpretive center itself needs a coat of paint.
What a missed opportunity. Given the importance of this site, one can only hope that Illinois funds its maintenance.
9. Grafton Zipline Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By JSitko - Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
Came here with a group of co-workers for a "team-building" exercise. The guides were very capable and friendly. A few of the runs were longer than I expected and had terrific views, with top speeds approaching 40MPH. Definitely something to do if you are looking for something different.
10. World's Tallest Man Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Alan A
We happen to pass by here and stopped for a quick visit. It is really cool to be able to compare how tall he was to your own height. My granddaughter was amazed at how tall he was. Really close parking and a quick little stop.
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