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Things to do in Alton
11 verified places and 23 missions to truly experience Alton. Must-sees: Alton Museum of History and Art, Piasa Bird, Alton National Cemetery, Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument. Best known for: Culture, Nature, Leisure.
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CultureAlton Museum of History and ArtIts exhibitions include a collection devoted to Robert Wadlow, the Alton Giant, along with displays on Lewis…CulturePiasa BirdHigh on the cliffs overlooking the Mississippi River, next to the Great River Road in Alton, is a large…CultureAlton National CemeteryAlton National Cemetery occupies a half-hectare plot within Alton's municipal cemetery, in Illinois.CultureElijah P. Lovejoy MonumentOn top of a cliff above the Mississippi River stands this memorial to Elijah P.CultureMelvin Price Locks and DamThe Melvin Price Locks and Dam is on the Mississippi River, about 17 miles north of St.CulturePiasaThe Piasa is a legendary creature originally depicted in a rock mural painted by Native Americans on the…CultureBellefontaine BridgeThe Bellefontaine Bridge is a steel railway viaduct that crosses the Missouri River between St.CultureAlton BridgeThe Alton Bridge was a railway bridge that crossed the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri, and…NatureDresser IslandDresser Island is an island in the Mississippi River, within St.LeisureGordon F. Moore Community ParkGordon F. Moore Community Park is a large 704-acre urban park in Alton that combines formal gardens, sports…CultureNorth Alton Confederate CemeteryThis historic cemetery in Alton preserves the former burial ground of the Civil War Confederate prison.
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Alton in one day?
If you only have one day, start with the essentials: Alton Museum of History and Art, Piasa Bird, Alton National Cemetery, Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument and Melvin Price Locks and Dam.
What can you see for free in Alton?
No entry fee: Alton Museum of History and Art, Piasa Bird, Alton National Cemetery, Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, Melvin Price Locks and Dam and Piasa.