5 Star Places To Visit in Alton, Illinois, United States (10)
- 5.0 Great Rivers Scenic Route (236 reviews)
-Beautiful year-round, but especially during the eagle migration in January & February
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scenic Drives
The drive is lovely. Take along a passenger so the driver can keep her/his eyes on the mostly-straight road. If you are driving this road during the eagle migration, look ahead to see if other drivers have pulled over to the side of the road. That's your cue to also pull over, because those drivers have probably spotted one or more eagles. Do some research ahead of time, so you can stop for things that interest you, such as Lewis-and-Clark sites or Abraham Lincoln sites. See more..
- 5.0 Beall Mansion Tour (36 reviews)
-Great tour and hosts
Spent < 1 hour History Museums
No visit to Alton, IL is complete without a tour of the turn-of-the-century mansion built as a wedding gift. Museum tours are by appointment. Call now to schedule. See more..
- 5.0 Mississippi Mud Pottery (20 reviews)
-Local artists and good prices
Monday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
We specialize in handmade functional stoneware pottery that is dishwasher, microwave, oven and food safe. Stop in and watch us create and browse our showroom filled with our finished ware. See more..
- 5.0 Alton Room Escape (9 reviews)
-Clever puzzles; friendly customer service
Monday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
Fun team-building for friends, family, and colleagues to try and "escape" the room in 60 minutes! Our rooms are challenging and fun for all ages, and are not scary or creepy. Choose from two different escape games, uniquely designed and highly-rated by our customers, that will push you to think outside the box! Make your booking online in advance on our website. Games available Monday through Saturday, and limited hours on Sunday. During the school year we are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, or by request during the week - just give us a call. See more..
- 5.0 Jacoby Arts Center (5 reviews)
-Just walking by building
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
This is an old furniture store that has been repurposed as a gallery and store of hand made arts. I just was walking by the building and HAD to go inside. I was immediately greeted. They offer classes, I found. My different wares by artists See more..
- 5.0 Alton Stained Glass Works (4 reviews)
-Also a bed and breakfast!
Art Galleries • Lessons & Workshops
We came into town for a wedding and shopped in the wonderful stained glass shop. We were able to learn a great deal while watching artists create windows, beads, you name it. The owner, Lynn, is exceptionally accommodating and informative. Fantastic and beautiful surroundings! She also has the upstairs as a B&B which is filled with stained glass and antiques. Certainly top on the list of things to do and places to stay! See more..
- 5.0 Funky Planet Toys & Gifts (4 reviews)
-Cute toy shop with a ton of stuff to play with
Monday: Speciality & Gift Shops
Independent Toy Store carrying fun affordable playthings for the young & young at heart. Located in Downtown Alton, IL off the Mississippi River. See more..
- 5.0 Alton Little Theater (2 reviews)
-Great for Group Outings!
Theaters
ALT is a great place to plan a group outing! Linda and Cindy were wonderful to work with throughout the planning process! Discounts are available for groups of 20+. The entire group enjoyed Exit Laughing! It's amazing to see what a small community theater can produce! Kudos to all involved! See more..
- 5.0 Alton Riverfront Park & Amphitheater (2 reviews)
-Nice place
Spent 1-2 hours Parks
We took a walk down by the river and the view was great. You could see the arch of St Louis off in the distance. See more..
- 5.0 Alton Splash Pad (1 review)
-Fun Free Activity on a Hot Day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Water Parks
This place is great. It's always tough to find something fun to do with the kids when it's so hot out. I'm happy the Alton Splash Pad is here. See more..
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