- 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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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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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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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.
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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@.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.