Alton Illinois Attractions

Amusements

• Melvin Price Locks & Dam
  2 Lock and Dam Way • East Alton, IL 62024
  618-462-6979
  One of the most fascinating river attractions in Illinois. See barges elevate on water as they make... more...  map

Casinos

• Alton Belle Casino
  1 Front Street • Alton, IL 62002
  618-474-7500
  A 60,000 square foot floating casino complex along Alton riverfront with a slot area, lounges,... more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Confederate Prison
  Williams Street at Broadway
  Shutdown in 1857 and reopened in 1862 as a Confederate Prison. Only a portion of it is still... more...  map

• Haskell Playhouse (circa 1885)
  1211 Henry Street • Alton, IL 62002
  This Queen Anne-style playhouse was built for Lucy J. Haskell, daughter of Dr. William A. &... more...  map

• Koenig House
  829 East Fourth Street • Alton, IL 62002
  618-463-1795
  A beautiful home featuring wonderful period furnishings and other fine antiques. more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Clark Bridge
  Highway 367 over the Mississippi River
  This structure is a unique cable-stay bridge that links Missouri and Illinois over the Mississippi... more...  map

• Confederate Cemetery & Memorial
  Rozier Street
  Hundreds of Southern soldiers make this their final resting place. Large memorial honors these... more...  map

• Lincoln Douglas Square
  Broadway and Market Streets
  618-465-6676
  Site where Abraham Lincoln and A. Douglas held their last senatorial debate in 1858. more...  map

• Lovejoy Monument
  Alton Cemetery at Monument Avenue
  Constructed in honor of Elijah P. Lovejoy who was an abolitionist editor that was murdered because... more...  map

• Robert Wadlow Statue
  2800 College Avenue • Alton, IL 62002
  618-374-1059
  The tallest man in history. Stand next to this life-sized statue nearly 9' tall.  more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Alton Museum of History and Art
  2809 College Avenue • Alton, IL 62002
  Located in Loomis Hall
  618-462-2763
  The museum was founded in 1971 to help preserve and tell the story of the individuality of the... more...  map

• Armed Forces Museum
  2 Cut Street • Alton, IL 62002
  618-462-5237
  Featuring military exhibits and vehicles including one of America's diverse Army jeep collections. more...  map

• National Great Rivers Museum
  2 Lock and Dam Way • East Alton, IL 62024
  The National Great Rivers Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the people, nature, and... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Eagle Watching
  Alton and Grafton Area
  800-258-6645
  Approximately 200 to 400 American bald eagles visit here each winter between November and February. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Antoinette's Haunted History Tours
  P.O. Box 10 • Alton, IL 62002
  618-462-4009
  Ghost hunters trolley to visit sites of actual hauntings with psychic guide. more...  map

• Great Rivers Tour Boat Co.
  10815 Lockhaven Road • Alton, IL 61350
  Godfrey IL
  618-466-1855
  Take a fantastic cruise on this vessel and enjoy the natural beauty of the Mississippi River. ... more...  map

• History & Hauntings Tours
  515 East Third Street • Alton, IL 62002
  618-465-1086
  Hosted by Troy Taylor. more...  map

• J.E. Robinson Tours
  po box 364 • Alton, IL 62002
  618-462-5590
  Offering cultural, educational, historical, and The Underground Railroad tours for groups,... more...  map

• McPike Mansion (circa 1869)
  2018 Alby Street • Alton, IL 62002
  20th and Alby Streets
  618-462-3348
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this haunted mansion was built in 1869 by... more...  map