- The list below includes 203 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Louis, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Forest Park to City Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Louis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Florissant, Edwardsville, Ballwin and St. Charles.
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Participants gear up and launch the Big City Hunt app to start their own adventure, racing against the clock at a time of their choosing
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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.
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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.
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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.
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301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
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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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Children's Museum of Edwardsville
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722 Holyoake Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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The Children's Museum of Edwardsville features interactive exhibits and programs for young children. Through play, kids are able to learn about everything from recycling and dentistry to fitness and nature.
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The Jacoby Arts Center is a non-profit venue that seeks to promote and display the arts to the local community. Events at the center include live music performances, local artists' exhibits, and community classes, among many others.
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Learn about historic explorers at the Lewis & Clark Center in St. Charles, Missouri. It contains a boat house, a nature preserve and an extensive assortment of items and information relating to these important American pioneers.
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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.
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1050 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
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Set on the edge of the Missouri River, Lewis & Clark Boat House & Nature Center is a boat house converted into a museum. The museum's exhibits showcase the native plants and animals of the region.
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715 N Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Dedicated to preserving the region's history, Madison County Historical Museum has Native American and early pioneer artifacts on display. The museum is located in a former resident's historic home from the 1800s.