Free & Cheap Things to Do in Edwardsville, IL

  • The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Edwardsville, Illinois, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From The Gardens at SIUE to Edwardsville Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edwardsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Belleville and Alton.
  • The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Edwardsville, Illinois, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From The Gardens at SIUE to Edwardsville Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edwardsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Belleville and Alton.
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13.6 Miles
98% 129 votes
Scenic Drives along Mississippi River, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
13.6 Miles
50% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
13.8 Miles
38% 21 votes
Historic Prisons 214 Williams, Alton, IL MoreLess Info
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.
14.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 401 Pleasant Ridge Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 MoreLess Info
A 95-acre park, Pleasant Ridge Park offers hiking, picnic areas, a playground and wintertime sledding. On the park grounds is the Kinsella cabin, which was built in 1854 and is the oldest structure in Fairview Heights.
14.0 Miles
70% 10 votes
Historic Buildings 2018 Alby Street, Alton, IL 62002 MoreLess Info
Rumored to be one of the most haunted places in the United States, McPike Mansion draws curious sightseers from all over the country, and McPike Mansion - Private Tours leads visitors through the opulent old manor with informative narration.
14.7 Miles
81% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 50 Ludwig Drive, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the small town theatre atmosphere in Fairview Heights, Illinois, complete with friendly staff and affordable tickets. Big screens and comfortable seating make for a fantastic viewing experience, complete with tasty concessions and popular titles.
14.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 50 Ludwig Drive, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 MoreLess Info
Offering second-run feature films, St Clair 10 Cine provides 10 auditoriums with digital projection and all stadium seating. The theater offers a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade games and private event hosting.
14.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 50 Ludwig Drive, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 MoreLess Info
Screenvision is a cinema advertising service that offers innovative strategies for marketing in partnership with movie theaters. Screenvision does spots, slide shows, digital preshow advertising, lobby advertising, and many other approaches to cinema marketing.
14.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 20 Parker Road, Alton, IL 62002 MoreLess Info
The Gordon Moore F Community Park is a large 704 acre park featuring a 27 hole golf course and a nature trail. The park also offers several tennis courts, baseball fields, picnic areas, soccer fields, and playgrounds.
15.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 525 Lincoln Hwy, Ste 4, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 MoreLess Info
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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