Lincoln-Douglas Square is the site of the 7th and final senatorial debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.... The Piasa Bird (pronounced Pie-a-saw), is a local legend in the Alton area. Its foundings go back to 1673 when Father Jacques Marquette, in recording his famous journey down the Mississippi River with Louis Joliet, described the "Piasa"
Alton, IL ArchaeologyThe Lovejoy State Memorial of granite and bronze commemorates abolitionist newspaper editor, Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob while defending his printing press at Alton on November 7, 1837. Lovejoy'
Alton, IL MemorialsRobert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 - July 15, 1940), according to Guinness World Records, is the tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is often known as the Alton Giant. Wadlow reached an unprecedented 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm) in height and weighed 439 lb (199
Alton, IL One Of A KindsThis 12,000 square foot facility located on the banks of the Mississippi River is dedicated to telling the story of the river. The museum features more than 20 exhibits and displays, many of which are highly interactive and computer-animated. Known as the "Father of Waters"
Alton, IL Discovery CentersCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Memorabilia of Sen. Paul Simon's life and service in the U.S. Senate is gathered here. Simon took over the Troy Tribune in 19...
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history with the recent addi...
Officially began in 1994, The winery now grows a total of 15 varieties of grapes and it also grows blackberries and strawberr...
The winery specializes in fruit and herb based wines including peach, raspberry, red and white grape, licorice, dill, and min...