- 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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                6314 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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            Playgrounds for both young children and pre-teens can be found at Edwardsville Township Community Park. It also features a skating rink and areas that are ideal for picnics or hosting outdoor parties.        
    
    
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            Part urban park, part sculpture garden, City Garden opened in 2009. The garden sits on 2.9 acres and features extensive landscaping, sculptures from various artists, a spray plaza for kids and other features.        
    
    
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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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            Le Claire Park is spread over 5.8 acres of land within the local historic district. The small park features a bandstand gazebo, a picnic pavilion, three children's playground areas, and a two-acre fishing lake.        
    
    
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                5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042
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            The NASCAR Speedpark St. Louis features several go-kart tracks for both single drivers and double cars. The facility also has miniature golf, laser tag, rock climbing wall, arcade, speed bumper boats, and a special play area for younger children.        
    
    
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                6633 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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            A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Edwardsville 12 displays first-run feature films. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, an IMAX auditorium, a bar with adult beverages, stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.        
    
    
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            Opened in 1972, Ridge Valley Riding Stables is an equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their riders. Horse boarding, riding lessons, trail rides, and 'pony parties' are among the services available to visitors.        
    
    
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            Located along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, the Grafton Visitor's Center is a location offering many services to visitors of the town. Those at the visitor's center also commonly observe the American Bald Eagle from its viewing windows.        
    
    
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            12 wine specialties and a wide variety of beers are served at the Piasa Winery & Pub. The menu bears an Italian influence, and is accompanied by live entertainment. Private events can be organized in here.        
    
    
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            There are 9 ziplines totaling 9,800 feet in length at the Grafton Zipline Adventures, with the highest point being at 250 feet.