BEALL MANSION (Greater St. Louis, MO)

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Voted "Best of Illinois" -Illinois Magazine Readers Poll. Experience elegant lodging accommodations 25 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch in historic Alton, Illinois. Whirlpools. Fireplaces. 24 hour "all you can eat" Chocolate Buffet. In room Expanded Cable TV/DVD/VCR. Complimentary Wi-Fi. In room Massage by appointment.
25 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis, MO.

Piasa Bird

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 Archaeology

National Great Rivers Museum

This 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 Centers

Lovejoy Memorial

The 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 Memorials

Robert Pershing Wadlow Statue - Tallest Man

Robert 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 Kinds

Lincoln-Douglas Square

Lincoln-Douglas Square is the site of the 7

Alton, IL Historic Sites

LASR.net Homepage

BEALL MANSION (Greater St. Louis, MO)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Piasa Bird

National Great Rivers Museum

Lovejoy Memorial

Robert Pershing Wadlow Statue - Tallest Man

Lincoln-Douglas Square

Things to do near Alton, IL

Rivers Edge Golf Course

The Edge

Waterloo Country Club

Log Cabin Winery

Legacy Golf Course