- 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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116 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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For those spiritually inclined or for visitors who can appreciate beautiful architecture, stop by the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. The structure contains beautiful stained glass windows, two gorgeous bell towers, and many other incredible features.
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Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St., Paducah, KY
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Painted during a 5 years period on the town's floodwalls, the Floodwall Murals are an easy way of finding out the town's history while taking a walk.
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The River Heritage Museum displays exhibits artifacts concerning the area and the river, which include ship models, hands-on models, photographs and a professional boating simulator.
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121 South Second Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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Exhibits, photographs, and artifacts combine to make the extensive collections at the William Clark Market House Museum. All the items within the 4,000 square feet exhibition space focus on the complex history of Paducah.
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631 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY
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The Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum is a Greek Revival home that was built in 1852. The confederate general's home is part of the Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail and remains an important part of the state's history.
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Starting at the city's visitors center, Downtown Paducah Civil War Walking Tour takes visitors on a trip through the region's major Civil War sites. These sites include stops at places where the troops lived, as well as battle sites.
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Appreciation for the visual arts and their creation is the focus of the Yeiser Art Center through a variety of exhibits. In addition to the permanent collection, the center holds seven temporary exhibits throughout the year.
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Kentucky Dam
22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY
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At 206 feet high, Kentucky Dam provides outdoor activities like walking, jogging, and biking. Visitors can sign up for a group tour of the dam to see how it operates, or simply enjoy views of the reservoir from the top.
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With the Freight House constructed in 1925, the Paducah Railroad Museum was opened in 1996. It displays artifacts concerning the railroad history, including engine and car equipment.