Best Things to Do in Alton
12 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours offers a spooky attraction in River Woods.
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McPike Mansion
McPike Mansion is an attraction in River Woods. This editorially selected Spotlight pick offers a look at local history.
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National Great Rivers Museum
The National Great Rivers Museum is located in the River Woods neighborhood and offers a variety of exhibits about river ecosystems.
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Alton Museum of History and Art
The Alton Museum of History and Art sits in Loomis Hall on the former Rock Spring Alton Baptist Seminary grounds, now part of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.
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Alton Military Prison Site
The Alton Military Prison Site is located in River Woods. The remaining ruin wall, maintained by the State of Illinois, marks where a prison once stood. The site is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Bird Viewing Area
Bird Viewing Area is an attraction located in the neighborhood of River Woods.
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Mississippi River Overlook
The Mississippi River Overlook in the River Woods offers a scenic view of the river and surrounding area.
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Observation Deck
Observation Deck is an attraction located in the River Woods neighborhood.