- 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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            Visitors can explore an art gallery and studio that also serves as a full service custom framing shop at Hall of Frames. The family owned and operated gallery has been in operation for over 42 years.        
    
    
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                115 S. Wilson, Jefferson City, MO 50129
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            RVP-1875 Historic Furniture Shop & Museum is a working museum showcasing 19th century furniture built using hand tools from 1875. The showroom and studio are 100 years old and listed on the National Historic Registry.        
    
    
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            Bergfeld Recreation Inc. provides open play for children and offers 15 playsets, 10 basketball goals and 6 trampolines in their interactive outdoor showroom. They also sell and install play equipment and accessories.        
    
    
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                5950 Old Collinsville Rd., Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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            Located above a 50 lane bowling center, The Beer Frame Lounge at St. Clair Bowl offers a full bar with a view above the lanes. The lounge has activities like darts, pool, air hockey and pinball with several televisions.        
    
    
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            Mid Rivers Mall has room for 140 stores including four anchor stores. The mall, owned by CBL and Associates Properties, also has a food court, and a 14-screen movie theater.        
    
    
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            Stookey Township Park is a dog park that features a lot of open grass and a few trees. The park has benches, trash cans, and water available for both pet owners and their dogs.        
    
    
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            Guests of Harvest Lanes can enjoy 24 individual bowling lanes with automatic scoring and touch screens. In addition to standard seating, each land has its own table where snack bar food can be eaten.        
    
    
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            This is a butterfly exhibit which aims to promote an understanding of our world through the world of insects. There are thousands of butterflies flying freely in the glass conservatory of Sachs Butterfly House. Visitors can watch a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis or visit the Butterfly Garden.        
    
    
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                15185 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
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            Faust Park Thornhill Home & Historical Village has unique features like a butterfly house and carousel and common attractions like the playground and picnic shelter. The park also has a nature trail with scenic hilly views.        
    
    
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                15189 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
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            Created by the famous Dentzel Company in 1929, the St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park is still functional and it is the joy of many children. There is also a gift shop on the premises.