- Our list of the best things to do in Defiance, Missouri, features the top 159 nearby activities — including 52 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Defiance, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Defiance, MO , followed by 156 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Charles, Chesterfield, Ballwin, St. Peters, Maryland Heights, Fenton, Eureka, Augusta, O'fallon, Wentzville, St. Louis, Arnold, Hazelwood, Boonville, Jefferson City, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Wildwood, New Haven and Wright City
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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.
36.5 Miles
Offering plenty of entertaining opportunities, besides the obligatory gaming and gambling, the Argosy Casino is the first casino to be opened in St. Louis, in 1991. Restaurants, music shows, stand-up comedy and the Chippendales make this place worth a visit.
36.6 Miles
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.
36.6 Miles
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.
36.7 Miles
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.
36.7 Miles
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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.
37.0 Miles
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.
37.0 Miles
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.
37.1 Miles
Described by The Daily Journal as the Plaza Hotel without the snobbish staff, The Beall Mansion Tour offers its visitors entertaining opportunities, for any type of special event, in a well-preserved historical surrounding.
37.2 Miles
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.