- The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Joseph, Missouri, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Art Museum.
- From Krug Park to Mount Mora Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Joseph and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Atchison and Weston.
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Opened in 1902 and covering 163 acres, Krug Park is the oldest park in Saint Joseph. it has picnic areas, playgrounds, an Italian castle, and other amenities.
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Open since 1851, the Mount Mora Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of St. Joseph's prominent citizens are buried in the cemetery's Mausoleum Row, which is located near the main gate.
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Poet Eugene Field made St. Joseph's Lovers Lane famous with his poem 'Lovers Lane, Saint Jo.' The lane includes a monument with a quote from the famous poet and it is situated in a neighborhood with historic homes.
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Located behind City Hall, Civic Center Park features a Veterans Memorial and a small statue of liberty and is nearby the Pony Express Monument. The park has paved paths for walking and open fields for playing or picnics.
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The Riverfront Park has 3 miles-long trail running along the river and picnic areas. It is the place where there are annual displays of fireworks.
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Nature buffs love to visit the Remington Nature Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The Center features a wildlife preserve, children's exhibits and seminars. It also hosts craft fairs and other community events.
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Museum Hill Historic District is an old city that offers a historical story behind the town. The area features historic architecture with the styles of Victorian architecture that range from Italianate to Queen Anne, to Victorian Cottages.
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Unveiled in 1940, the Pony Express Monument was designed to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Pony Express. The statue is surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of flowers.
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Built in 1879, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is a Gothic sandstone mansion. The mansion includes furniture from an early American dining room, a restored Victorian bedroom, and exhibits on the Civil War and Jesse James.
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Featuring a variety of architectural styles, Hall Street Historic District consists of a row of 19th century grand mansions. One of the most notable mansions is the Schuster Mansion, a three story, brick building that looks like a castle.