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Alton

Nestled next the Mississippi & Missouri Rivers is Alton, IL . Alton is one of the oldest cities in the area. Alton, found in 1837, was where the final debate took place between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. When you visit the Alton Museum of History and Art you will see the life of the Alton giant, Robert Wadlow.

Alton's mascot is the Redbirds. The River Bend Growth Association can provide you with visiting information for Alton, Godfrey & Wood River.

Take a relaxing trip down The Great River Road running parallel to the Mississippi River. Alton has many State Parks that you can camp at. The Alton Marina, located on the Mississippi, has boats to take a ride or an afternoon sail. Alton has a must see newly constructed Clark Bridge . You can stop at many of the sites that Lewis and Clark took on their voyage .

Alton has many attractions for entertaining. Alton has many restaurants like Tony's Restaurant and Piasa Winery. If you enjoy the symphony then you must check out the schedule at Alton Symphony Orchestra. The Argosy Casino Alton is a great gambling venue and resides on the Mississippi River. You can also enjoy touring J E Robinson Underground Railroad Tours, McPike Mansion, and Mineral Springs Haunted Tours.

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