- The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Alton, Illinois, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Arts Centers.
- From Great Rivers Scenic Route to Gordon Moore F Community Park the, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
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An art gallery, Limited Additions is a family owned and operated business. The gallery specializes in glass art, and features bowls, sculptures, chandeliers, bases, and other items, as well as wood art and jewelry.
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Featuring the Discovery Playground, Jaycee Park has trails for walking, two baseball fields, a pavilion and open fields with a mix of trees. The adventure-themed playground has a large play structure, swings, slides and water play features.
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The Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, and Museum of Westward Expansion make up the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park. The park also has information on the history of the park, the city, and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Built because of St. Louis' role as the Gateway to the West, the Gateway Arch stands 630 tall and weighs 17,246 tons. Visitors can take a tram to the top of the arch.
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Created in 1986, Forest Park sits on 1,300 acres. The park contains several attractions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, the World's Fair Pavilion, Flegal Falls, and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
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Founded in 1879, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a museum that displays a large variety of artwork from many times and cultures. Collections at the museum include African-American, European, Islamic, Ancient, and Modern Art, among many others.
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14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is a large music and performing arts venue, frequently referred to by locals as the Riverport Amphitheater, its original name. The 20,000 seat facility has both covered seats and informal lawn seating in a natural setting.
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11 N 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
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The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is a memorial that is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson's role in expanding to the western states. The memorial features an artifact of the month exhibit that displays rare items every month.
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Collinsville Historical Museum is a showcase of unique artifacts dating back to 1767. This multistory museum features a diverse array of exhibits, including local sports history, military artifacts from the Civil War and a mounted animal and bird display.
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1014 votes
5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Filled with interactive exhibits for children, Saint Louis Science Center is a three level discovery center with a planetarium and IMAX theater. These exhibits include a fossil dig site, genome science display, human senses exhibit, and more.