- 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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            There is lots to see and enjoy along the Weldon Springs Clark Trail. Also suitable for joggers and bicyclists, the trail is a great place for nature watching or a relaxing afternoon walk.        
    
    
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                800 South Morrison Avenue, Collinsville, IL 62234
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            A water tower built in 1949, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle stands 170 feet tall and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. A festival bearing dedicated to it every year since 1998.        
    
    
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                610 Westport Plz, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
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            At Backstreet Jazz & Blues Club, visitors can enjoy a drink while listening to blues and jazz music from local musicians. The interior of the venue has walls with painted murals depicting jazz musicians.         
    
    
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            Located on 79 acres, the Missouri Botanical Garden contains several attractions for people of all ages. Top attractions include the Climatron, the Japanese Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Tram Tours.        
    
    
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                13219 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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            The Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course is a zip lining company that offers zip line tours that include double stirrups, flying carpets, and spider's webs. The course is situated on 320-acres of land.         
    
    
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                13236 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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            Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park has a unique water trail that takes visitors on a six mile journey via canoe, kayak, or paddleboat. Land recreation at the park also includes a tree top adventure course.        
    
    
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            Go Ape! is a treetop adventure course with rope ladders, 39 crossings, 2 Tarzan swings and 5 zip lines, including a skateboard zip line. The entire course includes 2,624 feet worth of zip lines and obstacles.         
    
    
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            Tower Grove Park
                
                Grand Blvd to Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
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            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.        
    
    
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            Built in 1999 and with a seating capacity of more than 10,000, the Family Arena can host all types of events, from soccer and basketball games to trade shows and concerts.        
    
    
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            Spanning 95 acres, Maryland Heights' Sportport features a variety of sports fields, including a dozen lighted grass fields, a stadium, a cricket field, and others. The facility also has locker rooms and a concession stand.