Free & Cheap Things to Do in Marion, IL

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Illinois, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Marion Public Library & Museum to Mandala Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carbondale, Cobden and Makanda.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Illinois, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Marion Public Library & Museum to Mandala Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carbondale, Cobden and Makanda.
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41.4 Miles
79% 19 votes
Specialty Museums 611 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 MoreLess Info
Found in Superman's home town, the Super Museum & Souvenir Store is a museum based on the various portrayals of Superman. The main attraction of the museum is an over 20,000 item collection of Superman memorabilia.
41.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling PO Box 747, Metropolis, IL 62960 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 lanes, SuperBowl Family Entertainment Center offers open bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center features arcade games, a pool room, darts, casino gaming, a full service kitchen and a cocktail lounge.
41.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 108 W 3rd Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 MoreLess Info
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.
42.0 Miles
74% 23 votes
Parks North Cape Rock Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO MoreLess Info
Originally a trading post, the 21.3 acre Cape Rock Park provides picnic tables and views of the Mississippi River. The park remains underdeveloped in order to keep the natural areas intact.
42.2 Miles
81% 109 votes
National & State Parks 1308 East 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 MoreLess Info
Established in 1908, the Fort Massac State Park covers 1,450 acres and is suited for camping, picnicking, small game hunting, hiking, and boating.
43.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park 2100 Rotary Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 MoreLess Info
A one acre fenced in dog park, Dog Town Playground features separate areas for large and small dogs. The park also features water fountains, picnic tables, play equipment, and cleanup materials
43.5 Miles
81% 32 votes
Children's Museums 502 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 MoreLess Info
The Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girareau, Missouri is a hands-on children's museum. It includes an indoor splash pool and water play area, plus numerous exhibits on topics such as money, telling time, basic geometry, astronomy and chemistry.
43.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 518 S. Fountain St, One University Plaza, SE Mo State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Native American history and art, The Crisp Museum is located on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. The museum documents the advanced society of prehistoric stone age mound-building tribes that once dominated central North America.
43.6 Miles
94% 80 votes
Landmarks Water Street, Cape Girardeau, MO MoreLess Info
The Missouri Wall of Fame is a 500 foot-long flood wall on which there are painted 45 local celebrities, whether they were born in the state or they became famous while living here.
43.7 Miles
100% 13 votes
Specialty Museums 128 S. Main, Cape Girardeau, MO MoreLess Info
Commemorating the life and accomplishments of community founder Louis Lorimier, The Red House Interpretive Center is a fixture of downtown Cape Girardeau. It features an exhibit of items from the early 19th century as well as a trading post.
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