- The list below includes 125 free or cheap things to do in or near Defiance, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center to Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Defiance and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Peters, St. Charles, Ballwin and Chesterfield.
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With 35 acres dedicated to paintball fields, Bing Field Paintball and Airsoft Park offers visitors courses in a variety of themes, ranging from World War II to pioneer cabins. The park also has a paintball field with inflatable obstacles.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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442 South De Mazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
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The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is one of the largest outdoor shrines in America. Over 1 million people visit each year this site and the 200 acres garden in which it is placed.