Free & Cheap Things to Do in St. Charles, MO

  • The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Charles, Missouri, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Historic Sites and Hiking Trails.
  • From Jaycee Park to Weldon Springs Clark Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Charles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, St. Peters and Ballwin.
  • The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Charles, Missouri, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Historic Sites and Hiking Trails.
  • From Jaycee Park to Weldon Springs Clark Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Charles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, St. Peters and Ballwin.
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18.6 Miles
91% 284 votes
Historic Sites 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 MoreLess Info
The Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site is a 9.65 acre historical site commemorating the life of Ulysses S. Grant (previously named White Haven.) The site features five significant structures associated with Grant or his immediate family.
18.7 Miles
38% 21 votes
Historic Prisons 214 Williams, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
Alton Prison is reminiscent of the Civil War and traces the war's history, being the first penitentiary built in the state of Illinois. The guides and the panels on the wall provide enticing information.
18.7 Miles
93% 268 votes
Parks Grand Blvd to Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 MoreLess Info
An architecturally intriguing park from a design perspective, Tower Grove Park features a variety of pavilions, each built in its own style. the park also features a pond and scenic landscaping.
18.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 968 Meyer Road, Wentzville, MO 63385 MoreLess Info
Wentzville Parks & Recreation provides many opportunities for people of all ages. Programs include fitness, sports leagues, cultural arts and enrichment classes as well as special events throughout the year such as an Easter Egg Hunt and Holiday Night.
18.8 Miles
79% 24 votes
Flea Markets 500 W Main Street, Wentzville, MO 63385 MoreLess Info
Open on Sundays, Wentzville Flea Market has over 400 local vendors selling their goods in its market. The vendors sell antiques, seasonal produce, and other items. The market is set up on a paved path.
18.9 Miles
92% 1440 votes
Farms & Ranches St. Louis, MO 63123 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 281 acres, Grant's Farm has over 900 animals onsite. Attractions include animal shows, the Clydesdale Stable, Grant's Cabin, and the Bauernhof, where guests can get food and free samples of Anheuser-Busch products.
19.0 Miles
98% 129 votes
Scenic Drives along Mississippi River, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
The Great Rivers Scenic Route is a 13 miles long road, stretching along the Mississippi. Across it there are many things to do, from visiting museums to eagle watching, whether it is summer or winter.
19.0 Miles
50% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Alton, IL MoreLess Info
Alton Hauntings Tours provides tours of the history and hauntings of the city Alton. Visitors will discover folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots -- along with the history of death, war, murder and strange deeds that plagued the region.
19.1 Miles
65% 23 votes
Haunted Tours 301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
Those wishing to see where the dark ages got their name from can visit the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, where they will see the Chinese death cages, thumbscrews, Vlad's impaling pole, and many other torture devices.
19.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Haunted Tours 301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 MoreLess Info
At Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center, visitors can take a walking tour of the most famous haunted buildings in the town. The center also has a museum of torture devices that feature headcages, thumbscrews, and other contraptions.
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