3 Star Places To Visit in Alton, Illinois, United States (5)

1. 3.5 Argosy Casino Alton (166 reviews)
   - Unique Among Casinos
   Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM Casinos
   
   
   Argosy Casino is different from the other 5 casinos in the greater St. Louis (MO) area. It is smaller, non-flashy, comfortable, and friendly. It is a smoke-free establishment, with designated outdoor smoking areas. There is ample parking, and shuttle or valet service, but no garage. Sections of the casino are closed on weekdays. There is a restaurant, a buffet, and a snack bar. A nice touch is the inclusion of self-serve hot chocolate along with coffee and soft drinks. There is a nice variety of slots, in the various denominations, and a few tables. Comps are more generous than at some of the other local casinos. The staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful. There are regular promotions and somewhat regular entertainment. This is a retired riverboat with seating available on the decks, providing excellent views of the Mississippi River. The Argosy offers a nice change-of-pace to the larger, flashier & smokier St. Louis casinos. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Alton Prison (46 reviews)
   - Some thing for the history lover
   Historic Sites
   
   
   This site is something for the history lover especially if you are interested in local history and/or Civil War history. This site is what remains of the Civil War prison and although it is a sad story it does give one a true idea of the conditions of the Civil War. If you are interested in the Civil War or local history this is a must see. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Curiosity Museum (40 reviews)
   - Cool little place
   Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   Exhibits and information have been researched and are historically accurate. The curator of our museum has visited Torture Museums in Europe where most of these devices originated. A collection of books on the sublect is available to browse while at the Museum. We are always on alert for information and adding new exhibits to our collection. Over 50 exhibits of torture devices from all over the world, some very simple, some diabolically clever, some still in use today. We have new Torture exhibits, and are expanding the museum to include curiosities, oddities, illusions and hands-on exhibits. Formerly the Historic Museum of Torture Devices this expanded attraction is now the Curiosity Museum. See more..
   
4. 3.0 Alton Square Mall (15 reviews)
   - A large space with not much in it
   Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   Not a lot of stores left - just a handful. the public library is at least there. Surrounded by fast food places and some shops. See more..
   
5. 3.5 Rock Springs Park (6 reviews)
   - It's Getting to Look a Lot Like Christmas... TOO EARLY!
   Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks
   
   
   While in town for my high school reunion, I drove around with my wife to show her my old "haunts." I recall the peaceful park next to my old high school, and I wanted to show it to my wife. Uh... Christmas on September 28th? Oh, wait... the local folks are just beginning to get "set up" for Christmas. As we drove the winding, peaceful road through the park, we could see how there must be a LOT of work that goes into the Christmas display tradition for this park. So... although it was a bit "unsettling" to see Charlie Brown's crew - and other festive holiday scenes in the "putting together stage" - I gotta believe this park makes for a REALLY nice drive-though in December, especially with the little ones' noses pressed against the car windows. See more..