Alton, Illinois
Koenig House
Built in 1887, the Koenig House was designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger....
Koenig House
The Lovejoy State Memorial of granite and bronze commemorates abolitionist newspaper editor, Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob while defending his printing press at Alton on November 7, 1837. Lovejoy'
Alton, IL MemorialsThis 12,000 square foot facility located on the banks of the Mississippi River is dedicated to telling the story of the river. The museum features more than 20 exhibits and displays, many of which are highly interactive and computer-animated. Known as the "Father of Waters"
Alton, IL Discovery CentersRobert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 - July 15, 1940), according to Guinness World Records, is the tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is often known as the Alton Giant. Wadlow reached an unprecedented 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm) in height and weighed 439 lb (199
Alton, IL One Of A KindsThe Piasa Bird (pronounced Pie-a-saw), is a local legend in the Alton area. Its foundings go back to 1673 when Father Jacques Marquette, in recording his famous journey down the Mississippi River with Louis Joliet, described the "Piasa"
Alton, IL ArchaeologyWhen Europeans began to explore the Illinois country, most of the Native Americans they met were members of the Illini tribe....
The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water inside. It ...
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history with the recent addi...
Drive Route 66 to one of the few remaining original diners. Try your hand at golf on the nine-hole, 80 yard mini-course next ...
This 5,000-seat stadium has reserved box seats, lawn seats, party sites and a hot tub. It's home to the Gateway Grizzlies min...