- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Makanda, Illinois, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Giant City State Park to Boo Rochman Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Makanda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marion, Carbondale and Cobden.
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105 S Van Buren Street, Marion, IL 62959
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Built in 1913, Williamson Co Historical Society Museum is an old jail and sheriff's quarters. It contains 23 rooms full of historical items, including clothing, tools and Native American artifacts, and also contains a research library with old county records.
17.5 Miles
The Emery Bros Skating Rink, also known as the Emery Brothers Skating Rink, is an indoor roller skating facility that offers both conventional roller skates and speed skates for rent.
17.8 Miles
The museum houses a large display of artifacts and memorabilia from the history of Grant County, Indiana. History Made Here exhibit highlights the natural gas boom in East Central Indiana, and its effects on Grant County communities. Exhibits include a 1952 Crosley Super Sport car, which was produced in Marion,…
17.9 Miles
Managed by the Marion Park District, the Marion Park District Pool is a large swimming pool that hosts open swimming as well as lessons for new swimmers and lifeguard certification courses.
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Mandala Gardens is a 7-acre botanical garden. Visitors can walk pathways and view a wide variety of plants and flowers, interact with goats, chickens and ducks, and even buy fresh heirloom vegetables and potted herbs.
25.9 Miles
Originally a trading post, the 21.3 acre Cape Rock Park provides picnic tables and views of the Mississippi River. The park remains underdeveloped in order to keep the natural areas intact.
26.6 Miles
A one acre fenced in dog park, Dog Town Playground features separate areas for large and small dogs. The park also features water fountains, picnic tables, play equipment, and cleanup materials
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The Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girareau, Missouri is a hands-on children's museum. It includes an indoor splash pool and water play area, plus numerous exhibits on topics such as money, telling time, basic geometry, astronomy and chemistry.
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Crisp Museum
518 S. Fountain St, One University Plaza, SE Mo State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Dedicated to Native American history and art, The Crisp Museum is located on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. The museum documents the advanced society of prehistoric stone age mound-building tribes that once dominated central North America.
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The Missouri Wall of Fame is a 500 foot-long flood wall on which there are painted 45 local celebrities, whether they were born in the state or they became famous while living here.