Explore family-friendly attractions near Scott Air Force Base 

Enjoy small-town charm paired with big-city excitement when you stay at the Country Inn & Suites, Fairview Heights, IL in the Greater St. Louis area. Our hotel gives you easy access to downtown restaurants and the world-famous Gateway Arch, while also being minutes away from local things to do like shopping at St. Clair Square. If you’re a proud member of Cardinal Nation, you can hop aboard the Redbird Express bus to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Here to visit a loved one at Scott Air Force Base? Our hotel is about 20 minutes away. We’re also close to family fun at Willoughby Heritage Farm and Centerfield Park.

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Gateway Arch

10.46 mi / 16.84 km from the hotel
The stunning Gateway Arch, the tallest of its kind in the world, serves as a monument to the American pioneering spirit. Plan your visit to discover why this soaring archway and its underground museum draw more than two million visitors each year.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

5.16 mi / 8.3 km from the hotel
Explore the remnants of the ancient city of Cahokia, which was founded more than 1,300 years ago. You can take a self-guided tour at the Interpretive Center before climbing the 100-foot-tall Monks Mound.

St. Clair Square

0.79 mi / 1.27 km from the hotel
Need the perfect outfit for a date night or a new Cardinals T-shirt for your trip to Busch Stadium? Head to St. Clair Square, where you’ll find more than 90 name-brand shops, department stores, and restaurants.

Downtown St. Louis

11.25 mi / 18.11 km from the hotel
This bustling downtown provides endless entertainment options ranging from pro sports to thriving culinary and fine arts communities. Catch a Cardinals game, enjoy a riverboat ride, or let the kids loose at City Museum and the Saint Louis Zoo.

O’Fallon Family Sports Park

3.28 mi / 5.28 km from the hotel
The area’s premier sports facility provides teams with state-of-the-art soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds, and walking trails. You can gather for a pre-game snack in one of the pavilions and then cool off after the game at the Splash Pad.

Centerfield Park

2.07 mi / 3.33 km from the hotel
Challenge your family to a round of mini golf, race around one of four go-kart tracks, battle it out on the water in a bumper boat, and rack up a high score in the arcade when you spend a day at Centerfield Park.

Willoughby Heritage Farm

5.11 mi / 8.22 km from the hotel
You and your kids will love exploring the gardens and hiking trails, visiting the farm animals, and taking classes on archery and beekeeping at the 30-acre Willoughby Heritage Farm. Admission is free.

Stonewolf Golf Club

1.19 mi / 1.91 km from the hotel
Designed by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, the 18 holes at Stonewolf are both challenging and fun. To warm up before hitting the fairways, head to the club’s driving-range simulator, practice bunkers, and putting green.

Far Oaks Golf Club

1.97 mi / 3.17 km from the hotel
Drive, chip, and putt your way through the rolling hills and pristine greens of Far Oaks, an 18-hole course with gorgeous scenery and smooth fairways. After a round of golf, enjoy a round of drinks at the Clubhouse Grill.