Free & Cheap Things to Do in Alton, IL

  • The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Alton, Illinois, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Arts Centers.
  • From Great Rivers Scenic Route to Gordon Moore F Community Park the, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
  • The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Alton, Illinois, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Arts Centers.
  • From Great Rivers Scenic Route to Gordon Moore F Community Park the, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
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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.
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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.
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History Museums 2803 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002 MoreLess Info
Preserving the region's cultural history, Alton Museum of History and Art features exhibits that display artifacts from the Civil War, urban legends, and notable past residents. The museum has a clothing exhibit that displays dresses from the 19th century.
6.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 209 Jamestown Mall, Florissant, MO 63034 MoreLess Info
Customers can travel and party in style with Jamestown 14 Cine. Rentals for hire include a black Bentley, Beauford 1930, a fire engine, Rolls Royce, party bus, Mercedes, and a Hummer H@.
6.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 17930 Old Jamestown Road, Florissant, MO 63034 MoreLess Info
Established in 1867, Sioux Passage Park has multiple horseback riding trails, fishing in the Missouri River, and an area for winter outdoor sports like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Five camping sites for primitive camping are also on the park grounds.
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Parks 5185 N US Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034 MoreLess Info
Named after a civil rights activist, Chambers Park is an outdoor, recreational sports complex with sports courts and fields for basketball, horseshoes, and tennis. It also has several playground areas and an outdoor swimming pool for visitors.
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Sports Facilities/Fields 5105 N US Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034 MoreLess Info
As a recreational sports facility, Rivers Edge Sports Complex provides visitors with indoor and outdoor activities like kickball, baseball, and wiffleball. Visitors can join various sports leagues or join a tournament hosted at the facility.
8.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Other Entertainment 4120 Parker Road, Florissant, MO 63033 MoreLess Info
Providing regularly scheduled shows, Everyday Circus at City Museum features a staff of talented entertainers. This includes clowns, jugglers, musicians, acrobats and more. The team further participates in numerous community activities such as non-profit fundraisers.
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Bowling 12751 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63033 MoreLess Info
Olympic Lanes has been owned and operated by the same owner for the past 20 years. They offer Bowling Leagues for teams and individuals at all skill levels, birthday parties, family reunions and a full service pro shop on site.
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Cultural Centers 1 Civic Center Drive, Florissant, MO 63033 MoreLess Info
Hosting performing arts events for the community, Florissant Civic Center often features plays and musicals. The center also hosts concerts and singing tributes for rock and roll, blues, and classic Americana music.
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