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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - - What To Do And See

 

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Enjoy a fun-family experience at the Children's Museum of Edwardsville, which can be found on Holyoake Road.

 

Whether you're a professional player or a beginner, try out your golfing skills at the Fox Creek Golf Course, which can be found on Fox Creek Drive.

 

Taste a bit of the local history by visiting the Madison County Historical Museum, located on North Main Street.

 

Spend a fun day out in the nature at Edwardsville Township Community Park, which is located on West Park Street.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Annual 5K Run for Bonifest, incorporated in the annual celebration of Bonifets, which will be celebrating its 26th edition, in May 28th and 29th, 2010, is perhaps one of the most popular and favorite annual sporting events in Edwardsville. This fun and entertaining events has always been a major community event and a significant fundraiser for the St. Boniface Parish.

 

In addition to the personal accomplishment of finishing the run, participants can also enjoy a large variety of family-friendly activities, delicious food and great music. The Run for Bonifest will start at 8:30 am, on May 29th, and promises enthusiasts a scenic course through some of the most beautiful areas in Edwardsville.

 

Festivals

As posted above, one of the most popular and favorite annual celebrations in Edwardsville, is considered to be the Annual Bonifest, which will take place on May 28th and 29th, 2010.

 

In addition to the amusing activities for all ages, and the fun 5K Run for Bonifest, which has always been a major attraction and success, of this event, there are also other appealing attractions such as the 2nd annual Bonifest Rib Cook-Off contest or the breakfast-pancake show, including musical performances given by the `Phins`, considered to be the Midwest's premier `Trop` Rock Band, and `Paint the Earth`, which has been a St. Louis favorite for the past 17 years, voted Best Cover Band in River Front Times, Best of St. Louis 2004 and in Spotlight magazine.

 

If your trip to Edwardsville is in May, be sure not to miss this fun, entertaining and fabulous event!

 

Shopping

Whether you're on a budget or not, during your stay in Edwardsville, and looking for a perfect gift to bring to that special someone, back home, whether you're looking to renew your wardrobe or just searching for a few souvenirs to remind you about you vacation or stay in the city, you will not encounter any difficulties finding what you need. Edwardsville offers something for every pocket, from `discount` to `upscale`, and everything in between.

 

Below, there is a list of the top 10 most popular and favorite shopping spots in Edwardsville. Check it out!

 

Best Buy, Address: 6670 Edwardsville Crossing Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Tot Spot, Address: 405 E Vandalia St, #B, Edwardsville, IL.

Fashion Bug, Address: 2302 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL.

Beyond Timbuktu, Address: 224 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Sally Beauty Supply, Address: 2214 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Maurices, Address: 2316 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Mainstream Boutique, Address: 114 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 6202.

Ultimate Trends Resale, Address: 136 E Saint Louis Ave, East Alton, IL 62024.

Shoe Carnival, Address: 6625 Edwardsville Crossing Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Once Upon A Toy, Address: 2460 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025.