- 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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            Host to youth and adult leagues, Camelot Bowl provides visitors with shoes rentals and a pro shop. The bowling alley has birthday party packages that include a birthday bowling pin, shoe rentals, and one game.        
    
    
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                200 South Main Street, St. Charles, MO 
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            The First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site has two floors: the first one was used as a store, while the second one housed the state's government. They have exhibits and programs which depict the life in the early 19th century.        
    
    
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            Those looking for supernatural thrills can always appeal to the services of the St Charles Ghost Tours, which includes visiting a lost graveyard, among other places.        
    
    
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            It is always pleasant to visit the St. Charles Historic District in St. Charles, Missouri. It features a bevy of international restaurants, specialty retailers, quaint cobblestone pathways and horse-drawn carriage rides.        
    
    
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            Whether for betting on the horses which are running on the local track or for betting on races from all around the country, the Fairmount Park is worth the while for any horseracing enthusiast. There are 4 restaurants inside the clubhouse and a barbeque area outdoors.        
    
    
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            Located along the Missouri River, Frontier Park is a 16-acre facility featuring a 15-foot Lewis and Clark statue. The park provides a stage for events, picnic areas, benches, open green space and trails for hiking and biking.        
    
    
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            A specialty museum, the City Museum has a variety of kid-friendly attractions. Popular attractions include the Enchanted Caves and the Skateless Park, which is also home to the world's largest pencil.        
    
    
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            Located in Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum has permanent and temporary exhibits available. Permanent exhibits include Seeking St. Louis and the 1904 World's Fair: Looking Back at Looking Forward.        
    
    
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                9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
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            At Fairmount Park Race Track the main attraction is watching and betting on the horse races, but visitors can also enjoy the bars and buffet. Bets go as low as $2 and there are daily drink specials and live music.        
    
    
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                999 North 2nd Street, Lumiere Place Casino, St. Louis, MO 63102
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            St. Louis Fun Trolley Tours features a narrated 75 to 90 minute tour of St. Louis aboard an air-conditioned trolley with bells, brass rails and cushioned seats. Visitors will see over a dozen of the city's famous landmarks.