- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Arnold, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Parks and Landmarks.
- From Arnold City Park to Arnold City of, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arnold and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Ballwin, Chesterfield and Belleville.
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            It features the plants of the season, and they are well-grown and frequently watered. It's a rejuvenating location with an evergreen backdrop. The gardens are well-suited for taking a stroll or simply lying down.        
    
    
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            The Gardens
                
                University Drive & Cougar Lake Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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            With 35 acres to explore, The Gardens is an arboretum containing regional and international flora and vegetation. The gardens have woodland and grassland areas to walk through, as well as ponds.        
    
    
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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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                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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            Alton Prison is reminiscent of the Civil War and traces the war's history, being the first penitentiary built in the state of Illinois. The guides and the panels on the wall provide enticing information.        
    
    
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            The Great Rivers Scenic Route is a 13 miles long road, stretching along the Mississippi. Across it there are many things to do, from visiting museums to eagle watching, whether it is summer or winter.        
    
    
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            Those wishing to see where the dark ages got their name from can visit the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, where they will see the Chinese death cages, thumbscrews, Vlad's impaling pole, and many other torture devices.        
    
    
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            Alton Hauntings Tours provides tours of the history and hauntings of the city Alton. Visitors will discover folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots -- along with the history of death, war, murder and strange deeds that plagued the region.        
    
    
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                301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
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            At Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center, visitors can take a walking tour of the most famous haunted buildings in the town. The center also has a museum of torture devices that feature headcages, thumbscrews, and other contraptions.        
    
    
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            The Jacoby Arts Center is a non-profit venue that seeks to promote and display the arts to the local community. Events at the center include live music performances, local artists' exhibits, and community classes, among many others.