Alton

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Alton Museum of History and Art

Through the exhibits, we share with you our past and present so that you too may discover the people, places and events that influenced our ancestors and continue to shape…

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Things to Do in Alton

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Confederate Cemetery and Memorial

The Confederate Cemetery displays a monument of those who died in the infamous Alton prison.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Confederate Prison Site

A small portion of the original wall of the Confederate Prison was restored in 1973.…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Argosy Casino

Featuring 1000 slot machines, plus blackjack, roulette, craps, Caribbean stud poker and three card poker.Twenty-five…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Cloverleaf Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Alton Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Lincoln-Douglas Square

Lincoln-Douglas Square is the site of the 7th and final senatorial debate between Abraham Lincoln…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Koenig House

Built in 1887, the Koenig House was designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Armed Forces Museum

The Armed Forces Museum is dedicated to the preservation of military history from all branches…

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