- 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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Located on 13 acres, Bangert Park features a Sherman Tank that was procured from the Missouri National Guard. The park offers picnic pavilions, a volleyball court, a children's playground, an outdoor pool and grassy areas.
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Home to the JFK Community Center and youth summer programs is Koch Park. The scenic community park features expansive green fields, picnic areas, basketball court, handball court, aquatic park and soccer field.
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The Gardens
University Drive & Cougar Lake Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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With 35 acres to explore, The Gardens is an arboretum containing regional and international flora and vegetation. The gardens have woodland and grassland areas to walk through, as well as ponds.
12.0 Miles
On the campus of Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Ralph Korte Stadium is the venue for at home soccer competitions. Also equipped with an oval track, it is also used for track meets and other outdoor events.
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It features the plants of the season, and they are well-grown and frequently watered. It's a rejuvenating location with an evergreen backdrop. The gardens are well-suited for taking a stroll or simply lying down.
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The Granite City Ice Skate Rink is a wonderful way for the youth and community to unite and do something active. The rink is the home of MVCHA Granite City Warriors Hockey Team as well as many other hockey clubs.
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Founded in 1991, the Watershed Nature Center is dedicated to providing environmental education, passive recreation, and enjoyment of native habitats. The nature center maintains a one mile scenic walking trail and hosts several educational programs.
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At Bigfoot 4 x 4 Inc. visitors can see world's tallest, widest and heaviest pickup truck, along with the truck that started Bigfoot truck trends. Visitors can also shop in a gift shop for souvenirs.
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University Park Dr, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026
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SIUE Cougar Lanes welcomes both students and non-students, and it can be booked for birthday parties. This family-friendly bowling alley will provide hours of fun, and it also features a gaming room and pool tables.
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Summerstage Inc is an amateur thespian organization which began conducting theatrical performances in 1981. The group currently operates out of a seventy seat theater and presents five programs per year, including dramas, comedies and musicals.