- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Carbondale, Illinois, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Boo Rochman Memorial Park to Brush Hill Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carbondale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marion, Cobden and Makanda.
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Visitors can explore a museum dedicated to Superman that features over 20000 memorabilia items at Hambrick Jim. The museum is the life's work of longtime collector and Superman fan Jim Hambrick.
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The story of New France is put on display at the Bolduc House Museum which covers history of the land controlled by France and Spain before the Louisiana Purchase. Displays include an 18th century French kitchen garden and the vertical log house from 1792.
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As a historic home, Bolduc House was used by early French Colonial settlers of Missouri after the Louisiana Purchase. Today, the house hosts workshops for colonial skills such as weaving, looming, and more.
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198 Merchant St., Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
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The French-inspired Felix Valle House State Historic Site is locate in Sainte Germaine, Missouri. There are several other homes on the Site, and several are available for tours. This attraction clearly demonstrates the interaction of French and emerging American aesthetics.
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19620 Crown Ridge Road, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
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Big cats are protected and cared for at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary. Guided tours are also welcome where guests can spend time with the cats in their habitat. Cats at the sanctuary include both lions and tigers.
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Having been around since 1935, Saint Genevieve Museum is home to many artifacts from the early years. This includes memorabilia marking important dates in the town's history along with weapons, documents and items from the salt industry.
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Established in 1908, the Fort Massac State Park covers 1,450 acres and is suited for camping, picnicking, small game hunting, hiking, and boating.
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21390 Hwy 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
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A county owned and maintained health and fitness facility, the Ste Genevieve County Community Center offers a variety of amenities. The facility has a large aquatic area with pools, a basketball court, and a variety of exercise equipment.