Free & Cheap Things to Do in Edwardsville, IL

  • The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Edwardsville, Illinois, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From The Gardens at SIUE to Edwardsville Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edwardsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Belleville and Alton.
  • The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Edwardsville, Illinois, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From The Gardens at SIUE to Edwardsville Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edwardsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Belleville and Alton.
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27.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park 2598 N Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 MoreLess Info
Located along the Missouri River, DuSable Dog Park is a 2.5-acre canine recreation facility consisting of grass and dirt fields. The park provides a pavilion, picnic tables and a separate area for small dogs.
28.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 286 Upton Street, Grafton, IL 01519 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1972, Ridge Valley Riding Stables is an equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their riders. Horse boarding, riding lessons, trail rides, and 'pony parties' are among the services available to visitors.
28.0 Miles
100% 15 votes
Visitor Centers 950 E Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037 MoreLess Info
Located along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, the Grafton Visitor's Center is a location offering many services to visitors of the town. Those at the visitor's center also commonly observe the American Bald Eagle from its viewing windows.
28.1 Miles
92% 1440 votes
Farms & Ranches St. Louis, MO 63123 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 281 acres, Grant's Farm has over 900 animals onsite. Attractions include animal shows, the Clydesdale Stable, Grant's Cabin, and the Bauernhof, where guests can get food and free samples of Anheuser-Busch products.
28.2 Miles
15% 39 votes
Music Venue 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 MoreLess Info
The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is a large music and performing arts venue, frequently referred to by locals as the Riverport Amphitheater, its original name. The 20,000 seat facility has both covered seats and informal lawn seating in a natural setting.
28.3 Miles
82% 39 votes
Pubs 225 West Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037 MoreLess Info
12 wine specialties and a wide variety of beers are served at the Piasa Winery & Pub. The menu bears an Italian influence, and is accompanied by live entertainment. Private events can be organized in here.
28.4 Miles
91% 284 votes
Historic Sites 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 MoreLess Info
The Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site is a 9.65 acre historical site commemorating the life of Ulysses S. Grant (previously named White Haven.) The site features five significant structures associated with Grant or his immediate family.
28.5 Miles
77% 47 votes
Haunted Tours PO Box 1872, St. Charles, MO MoreLess Info
Those looking for supernatural thrills can always appeal to the services of the St Charles Ghost Tours, which includes visiting a lost graveyard, among other places.
28.5 Miles
97% 65 votes
Ziplines 800 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton, IL MoreLess Info
There are 9 ziplines totaling 9,800 feet in length at the Grafton Zipline Adventures, with the highest point being at 250 feet.
28.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Ziplines 800 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton, IL 62037 MoreLess Info
The longest zip line at the company, Grafton Zipline, is called the 'Soaring Eagle' and measures around two thousand feet in length. The minimum weight to be able to participate is 45 pounds and the maximum is 250 pounds.
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