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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alton,_IllinoisAlton, Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Alton ( / ˈɔːltən / AWL-tən) is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 25,676 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the River Bend area in the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

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3. www.cityofaltonil.govHome - City of Alton

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   Founded in 1837, Alton is a city that is very rich in history and has a lot to offer. We have beautiful parks, a great school district, attractions, and events to interest everyone. There are two golf courses, tennis courts at two of our 19 parks, and a gorgeous marina.

4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in-alton-il15 Best Things to Do in Alton (IL) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route. Alton is on the Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River for 2,000 miles, through ten states and hundreds of beautiful historic towns like this one.
   • National Great Rivers Museum. At the impressive Melvin Price Locks and Dam, a short drive from downtown Alton, is an excellent museum devoted to the Mississippi and its rich culture and natural history.
   • Melvin Price Locks and Dam. Visiting the National Great Rivers Museum you’ve got to take some time to behold the awe-inspiring dam and pair of locks right beside it.
   • Lewis and Clark State Historic Site. A few minutes downriver in Hartford is the site of Camp Dubois, where the Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1803-04 before heading west to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Alton-IllinoisAlton | Illinois, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Alton, city, Madison county, southwestern Illinois, U.S. Part of the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area, Alton lies on the Mississippi River (bridged) near its confluence with the Missouri River. The city was named for a son of Colonel Rufus Easton, a St. Louis land speculator who laid out the.

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6. www.riversandroutes.com › cities-towns › visit-altonThings to Do in Alton | Great Rivers & Routes

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   Shopping in the antique district, seeing where Abraham Lincoln stayed, worked and played or taking in a concert at the open-air amphitheater, the city is ready to show visitors a good time no matter what time it is. Nothing captures the essence of this eclectic, vibrant city like its downtown.

7. www.visittheusa.com › destination › altonVisit Alton for historic towns and river views | Visit The USA

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   Winter. -3 - 7 ºC. Major Airports: Lambert-St. Louis (STL) States: Illinois. Alton: Where history meets the road. Just 40 kilometers north of St. Louis, Missouri, on the banks of the Mississippi River, is Alton, Illinois, and the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, also known as the Great River Road in Illinois.

8. www.tripsavvy.com › top-things-to-do-around-alton-illinoisTop Things to Do Around Alton, Illinois - TripSavvy

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   Jun 11, 2019 · There's plenty to do any time of the year. Winter is prime time for bald eagle watching. During the summer months there's great hiking and boating. In Autumn, the drive along the Great River Road can't be beat for taking in the beautiful fall colors.