Performances in Alton, Illinois

Alton, Illinois

October

13 - 4
Vintage Voices Living History Tour - Alton - The Alton Cemetery comes alive as actors in period dress introduce tour goers to captivating characters from Alton's past. ... more on Vintage Voices Living History Tour

Lincoln-Douglas Square

Lincoln-Douglas Square is the site of the 7

Alton, IL Historic Sites

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

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

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Alton, Illinois

October

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lincoln-Douglas Square

Lovejoy Memorial

Robert Pershing Wadlow Statue - Tallest Man

Piasa Bird

National Great Rivers Museum

Things to do near Alton, IL

St Clair County Historical Museum and Library

Woodlands Golf Club, The

Fairmount Park

Far Oaks Golf Club -18-Hole

St. Catherine's Village Golf