all around alton 2013 visitor guide

(800) 258-6645 | (618) 465-6676 | V is i tAlton.com

Pull up a chair and relax along the banks of the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers all around Alton, Illinois. We’ll save a spot for you to enjoy the natural, scenic and historic qualities of our destination, guaranteeing an unwind from the daily grind. At your own pace,

pick up some rare finds at our one of a kind shops. And, your stress will fade away as you savor the tastes of our many family-owned restaurants ready to serve you. Make your final stop for the night at one of our many quaint lodging properties that will tuck your worries away for a peaceful night of rest.

All of us at the Alton Visitor Center are ready to help you plan the perfect getaway all around Alton, Illinois. Our visitor guide, website at VisitAlton.com, mobile apps, social media pages

and many other specialty guides and maps are waiting for you to plan your perfect getaway. Feel free to call us at the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-ALTON-IL (258-6645) to help you make your plans or serve you once you arrive.

Create a relaxing riverside getaway with us!!

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2 Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau

the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitor Center is open

Monday thru friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays,

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Visitor Center is closed Easter, thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and

Christmas day.

Please inform the Convention and Visitors Bureau of any additions or changes that may be suggested for future editions of this guide. Every

attempt has been made to verify the information contained in this publication. the Bureau is not responsible for incorrect,

omitted or outdated information.

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CONTACT uSphone: (800) Alton-Il

or (618) 465-6676email: [email protected]

200 Piasa St. Alton, Il 62002

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fEAtuRES4 Introduction: Relax

6 Communities

8 Historic Sites & Museums

12 family fun

14 outdoor Recreation

16 Wildlife & nature trails

18 Bike trails

20 Wineries

22 orchards & farms

24 Arts & Antiques & Entertainment

27 Golf

28 Guided tours

30 Planning your trip

dIRECtoRy36 Museums

40 dining

56 Shopping

64 lodging

MAPS11 See the Sites

19 Bike trails

32 Getting Here

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Chairperson: Ann Badasch

Vice Chair: Cindy Roth

Secretary/treasurer: Patty Rotermund

Ben Allen, Karen Baker-Brncic, Kim Caughran, Steve Cousley, leroy Emerick, Jim fitzpatrick, dale Hagen, denise Harrop, linda Jun, Jack leonard, Kary lockwood, don little, Mike McCormick, dave Miller, Allison Richars, James Ryan, tom thompson

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You don’t have to take a cruise or fly a thousand miles to a far off beach to achieve the relaxing getaway you crave. Pull up a chair, take a deep breath and let the power of the river melt your worries away. Relaxation is waiting for you all around Alton, Illinois.

It’s time to leave the chaos of everyday life behind and unwind as you coast along the 33-mile stretch of the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. Slow down and ease your way along this roadway embraced by the majestic bluffs and the expansive calming waters of the Mississippi River — the country’s longest waterway.

Once you’re here, relaxing on the river is easy to do. Take a leisurely stroll through historic, charming towns and cities. Peruse the shops and explore our unique attractions. Or, put up your feet and make yourself at home just lounging with a river view.

Your chair is waiting all around Alton.

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Jerseyville Recline in a lawn chair to

watch the famed county fair parade procession stroll by.

Hartford Pause with Lewis & Clark

as they anxiously await the start of their epic journey

westward.

RElAxInG RIVER toWnS

Grafton Treat yourself to a glass of

local wine and a picturesque view of the confluence of the

Mississippi & Illinois rivers.

Alton Loosen up while enjoying a concert outside on the lawn with Alton’s “Gentle Giant."

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Calhoun County Set the cruise control for a country drive in the county that's famous for its juicy,

delicious peaches.

Godfrey have a laugh after getting lost in the cornfields at the

Great Godfrey Maze.

take it easy in the historic, charming communities that dot the Meeting of the Great Rivers national Scenic Byway.

Elsah Saunter through this 19th century town and wonder in awe at buildings that

have stood the test of time.

Wood River Chill out with a dip in the

pool or lazily soak up the sun on one of the chaise lounges

at the Aquatic Center.

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Lewis & Clark Interpretive

Center

daydream back in time


The olden days were marked by a simpler time and more relaxing pace. encounter Abraham Lincoln in a heated debate at a time when the nation was on the brink of the Civil War. Pay a visit to elijah Lovejoy and listen closely as he gives his life for liberty while defending his printing press from angry mobs. Witness Lewis & Clark and the men of the Corps of discovery preparing for their trek across the spacious western plains of the Louisiana Purchase. There will be no sleeping in this history class, but a little bit of daydreaming will put you in the middle of some of the nation’s greatest moments.

MuSEuMS & HIStoRIC SItES

ALTON MuSeuM OF hISTORY & ARTLearn about Alton’s history, Elijah P. Lovejoy, Robert Wadlow, Underground Railroad and more. 2809 College Ave., Alton | (618) 462-2763 AltonMuseum.com

ALTON PRISON* Visit the structural remains of Illinois’ first state penitentiary, which held Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. William St. at Broadway St., Alton | (800) 258-6645

BRuSSeLS hISTORIC VILLAGe JAILThis red shed-like structure in the center of town represents the one-room jails of the early 1800s. 131 E. Main St., Brussels | (618) 883-2752

CeNTeR FOR AMeRICAN ARCheOLOGYStop at the Visitor Center and Museum for exhibits about the Koster site and the 10,000 year pre-history of the lower Illinois River Valley. 100 Broadway St., Kampsville (618) 653-4316 | caa-archeology.org

CONFedeRATe CeMeTeRY*More than 1,300 Confederate soldiers perished at the Alton Prison and were buried here. Rozier St., Alton | (800) 258-6645

* LINCOLN LeGACY TRAIL SITeS

LeWIS & CLARk CONFLueNCe TOWeRFrom platforms at 50, 100 & 150 feet, experience the scenic view of the confluence of the Mississippi & Missouri rivers. 435 Confluence Tower Dr., Hartford (618) 251-9101 | ConfluenceTower.com

LeWIS & CLARk INTeRPReTIVe CeNTeRExperience the Illinois side of the Lewis & Clark journey at National Trail Site #1, featuring a 55-foot full scale “cutaway” keelboat and Camp River Dubois fortified encampment. #1 Lewis & Clark Trail, Hartford (618) 251-5811 | CampDubois.com

LINCOLN-dOuGLAS SquARe*The final debate of Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln drew national attention. Life-like statues of the two statesmen memorialize the debates. Broadway St. & Landmarks Blvd., Alton | (800) 258-6645

LINCOLN & CIVIL WAR LeGACY TRAIL*Discover Alton’s story and the lasting legacies of Abraham Lincoln & the Civil War as you visit 10 sites along the trail. Dial (618) 767-6122 for the cell phone audio tour. 200 Piasa St., Alton (800) 258-6645 | VisitAlton.com/Lincoln

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LINdBeRGh ReLAY STATIONSee the restored relay station used by Charles Lindbergh on flights between St. Louis and Chicago. 6810 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey (618) 466-3324 | GodfreyIL.org

LOVeJOY MONuMeNT*The anti-slavery writings of publisher Elijah P. Lovejoy led to his murder in 1837, as he defended his printing press. Alton Cemetery, Monument & 5th St., Alton | (800) 258-6645

MeLVIN PRICe LOCkS & dAM #26See the river from eight stories in the air atop the Locks & Dam. Take a tour and watch barges push through the locks. #2 Lock & Dam Way Rd., Alton | (877) 462-6979 | MTRF.org

NATIONAL GReAT RIVeRS MuSeuMLearn about the people, nature and wildlife that have shaped the Mississippi River throughout history, as told through the 20 interactive and computer-animated exhibits. #2 Lock & Dam Way Rd., Alton | (877) 462-6979 MTRF.org

PIASA BIRdThe painting high on the bluffs is “The Piasa,” meaning bird that devours men, keeps the Native American legend alive. Piasa Park on IL Rte. 100, Alton | (800) 258-6645

* LINCOLN LeGACY TRAIL SITeS

The PRINCIPIATake a driving tour of Principia College Campus, a National Historic Landmark designed by architect Bernard Maybeck. 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah | (618) 374-2131 Principia.edu/maybeck

ROBeRT WAdLOW STATueAlton’s “Gentle Giant” retains the title of the “World’s Tallest Man.” Measure up to his 8 foot, 11.1 inch life-size statue. 2810 College Ave., Alton | (800) 258-6645

WOOd RIVeR MuSeuM & VISITOR CeNTeRDelve deeper into the history of Wood River, the Wood River Massacre of 1814 and the rise of Standard Oil Company. 40 W. Ferguson Ave., Wood River | (618) 254-1993

WOOd RIVeR ReFINeRY hISTORY MuSeuMTrace the history of Shell Wood River as you look at early photographs and vintage Shell artifacts. 900 S. Central Ave., Roxana (618) 255-3718 | WRRHM.org

For a complete listing of all museums and historic sites, please see page 36.

relaxing tip

Hear the music of the late 1700s and early 1800s played by artists in period dress during the annual Lewis & Clark Music Festival each September in Hartford.

MuSEuMS & HIStoRIC SItES

Alton Prison


ALTON VISITOR CENTER 200 Piasa St. Alton, Illinois 62002 (618) 465-6676

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

see the sites

1 Alton Museum of History & Art

2 Alton Prison3 Clark Bridge4 Confederate

Cemetery and Monument

5 Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower

6 Lewis and Clark National Trail Site #1 and Interpretive Center

7 Lincoln-Douglas Square

8 Lindbergh Station9 Lovejoy Monument

10 National Great Rivers Museum

11 Piasa Park12 Robert Wadlow

Monument13 Smallpox Island14 The Audubon

Center at Riverlands

15 Wood River Massacre

16 Wood River Museum

17 Alton Visitor Center Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway

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Loosen up as the kids set the pace for a day of family fun. Let them fly down fast-paced water slide plumes while you gently float along the Lazy endless River at Raging Rivers. happy trails lie ahead on a carefree horseback ride at the largest state park in Illinois. Need adventure? hang loose while zipping through the bluffs at our newest attraction. Whatever you choose, take a break from the planned schedule of activities and let the kids lead the way.

Grafton Zipline

Adventures

fAMIly funtake a break


AREA AttRACtIonS

AquATIC CeNTeRLaunch down two waterslides with more than 320 feet of winding turns or take a dip in the pool. 670 Whitelaw Ave., Wood River (618) 251-3110 | WRParks.org

eAST ALTON ICe AReNAGrab your skates and hit the ice any time of the year at this indoor ice arena. 631 Lewis And Clark Blvd., East Alton | (618) 254-7465 EastAltonIceArena.org

GRAFTON ZIPLINe AdVeNTuReSLooking for a jaw dropping, heart racing experience? Try Grafton’s newest attraction – a zip line that affords those brave enough a stunning river view and hours of fun. 800 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton (618) 786-8439 | GraftonZipline.com

PeRe MARqueTTe STATe PARk With nearly 8,000 acres at Pere Marquette State Park, you can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing, camping & picnicking. 13112 Visitor Center Ln., Grafton (618) 786-3323

RAGING RIVeRS WATeR PARkMake a splash with an afternoon staying cool at Raging Rivers. Choose from four winding waterslides, brave the waves at the Breaker Beach or float along the Lazy River. 100 Palisades Pkwy, Grafton (618) 786-2345 | RagingRivers.com

BoWlInG, BIll IARdS & GAMES

AIRPORT PLAzA BOWL 4 Erwin Plegge Blvd., Bethalto (618) 377-2131 AirportPlazaBowl.com

BOWL HAVEN 3003 Washington Ave., Alton (618) 465-BOWL BowlHavenLanes.com

CP PINBALL 115 Sinclair Ave., Roxana (618) 251-6337 CPPinball.com

MISSION READy OUTDOOR LASER TAG 4549 Titchenal Road, Brighton (618) 717-2117 Play-Mission-Ready.com

RIVERBEND BILLIARDS 909 E. Broadway St., Alton (618) 462-4435 RiverbendBilliards.com

TRI-COUNTy BOWL 207 Krause Dr., Jerseyville (618) 498-5978

MoVIE tHEAtERS

AMC EASTGATE SHOWPLACE 6 625 Lewis & Clark Blvd., East Alton (618) 254-6058 AMCEntertainment.com

STADIUM THEATER 117 E. Pearl St., Jerseyville (618) 498-4711

relaxing tip

Chill out from the sizzling heat with a splash through the fountains at Alton’s Riverfront Park or wading pool in Hartford.

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Forget all the worries of yesterday and live in the here and now as the three great rivers beckon you to partake in an outdoor adventure. Bait up your fishing pole and kick back while you wait for a tug from that prized catfish. Grab the helm and just go with the flow as you sail slowly along the rivers. If you prefer to be on land, grasp the reins as you take in the stunning bluff views while on horseback. By land or sea, the outdoors is a relaxing time for everyone.

outdooR RECREAtIon

Alton Marina

relaxing tip

Grab a paddle and join the Great River Safari tour to view a stunning sunset on the Mississippi River.

live in the moment


tRAVElER'S toolSPick up your guide to Boating on the Byway at the Alton Visitor Center for information on navigating through the locks & dam, locations safe for paddling and ports along the river.

CAMPGRoundS

McCULLy HERITAGE PROJECT RR #1, Box 130, Kamspville (618) 653-4687 McCullyHeritage.org Horseback riding, hiking, fishing and primitive camping.

The following sites offer tent camping, RV campsites with electrical hook-up, sanitary dump stations, drinking water & showers.

PERE MARqUETTE STATE PARK 13112 Visitor Center Ln., Grafton (618) 786-3323

TOWN & COUNTRy LAKES 801 S. Neunaber Dr., Bethalto (618) 377-8230

VILLAGE OF KAMPSVILLE CAMPGROUNDS 210 Oak St., Kampsville (618) 653-4421

BAIt SHoPS

BLUFF CITy TACKLE 2813 E. Broadway St., Alton (618) 465-6175 BluffCityTackle.com

CASSENS BAIT SHOP 1446 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3614

CHRIS' RIVER MARKET AT PIASA HARBOR 10815 Lockhaven Road, Godfrey(618) 466-1902

SHootInG fACIl It IES

WINCHESTER SHOOTING FACILITIES 600 Powder Mill Rd., East Alton (618) 258-2633 WinchesterGunRange.com

HoRSEBACK RIdInG

PERE MARqUETTE RIDING STABLES IL Rte. 100, Grafton (618) 786-2156

EquIPMEnt REntAl

GRAFTON CANOE & KAyAK RENTAL 12 E. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-2192 GraftonOutdoorActivities.com

MARInAS

Our first-class marinas offer transient slips & long-term docking.

ALTON MARINA 1 Henry St., Alton (618) 462-9860 AltonMarina.com

GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678 GraftonHarbor.net

PIASA HARBOR 10815 Lockhaven Road, Godfrey

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Looking to unwind? Clear your mind with a hike along the miles of picturesque nature trails. Meander long enough to pause and watch the wildlife that flourish in the nature preserves. Gaze through your binoculars for a closer look at the magnificent American Bald eagles soaring overhead. Or, pick up the pace a little and hop on your bike to traverse the bike trails that line the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. keep it simple and connect with Mother Nature on the path to relaxation.

Sam Vadalabene

Trail

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GORdON MOORe PARkCast your line in the 13-acre lake or walk among the trickling streams of the Oriental Garden Trail or Nature Institute Prairie Trail. Stop and smell the roses in the Nan Elliott Memorial Rose Garden. 4550 College Ave., Alton | (618) 463-3580 | Alton-IL.com

LaVISTA PARk TO CLIFTON TeRRACe PARkOn the edge of the LaVista Community Park, this one mile trail winds through a beautiful wooded area and alongside a creek to the Mississippi River and Clifton Terrace Park. LaVista Park, 2421 W. Delmar, Godfrey (618) 466-1483 | GodfreyIL.org

McCuLLY heRITAGe PROJeCT With 940 acres of hills and hollows, wildlife frolic throughout the forest and grassland. The Project offers 15 miles of trails highlighting the landscape. Access to horseback riding trails available with advanced arrangements. R. R. #1, Box 130, Kampsville (618) 653-4867 | McCullyHeritage.org

OLIN NATuRe PReSeRVe AT The NATuRe INSTITuTeHundreds of native plant species and birds enjoy the 300 acres of preserved land. The landscape includes steep limestone bluffs overlooking the river, small streams and upland forest. Trails wind through the preserve, including the Kemp & Cora Hutchinson Bird Sanctuary trail. 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey (618) 466-9930 | TheNatureInstitute.org

PeRe MARqueTTe STATe PARkEnjoy expansive views of the Illinois River valley from Illinois’ largest state park. year-round, the park offers eight hiking trails featuring wetlands, underground springs, forest, prairies and countless species of rare trees, plants and 230+ species of birds. 13112 Visitor Center Ln., Grafton (618) 786-3323 | DNR.Illinois.gov

The AuduBON CeNTeR AT RIVeRLANdS The new Audubon Center at Riverlands is a great place to begin your wildlife viewing ventures at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Designated as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, nature-lovers will find an abundant array of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and wading birds. Choose between five trails ranging from one to three miles each. 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton | (636) 899-0090 Riverlands.Audubon.org

TWO RIVeRS NATIONAL WILdLIFe ReFuGeAs an important link in the chain of migrating species along the Mississippi Flyway, witness waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds and songbirds. The Gilbert Lake Trail is perfect for viewing wildlife in the floodplain forests, and Swan Lake Visitor Center offers viewing platforms and scopes. HCR 82, Box 107, Brussels (618) 883-2524 | FWS.gov/Midwest/TwoRivers

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relaxing tip

Take five on the bike trail with a stop at Piasa Park to learn about the legendary Piasa Bird.

relaxing tip

Take five on the bike trail with a stop at Piasa Park to learn about the legendary Piasa Bird.

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BIKE tRAIlS

ALTON BIke TRAIL AltonThis .78-mile bike trail is located in Riverfront Park as a connector between the Confluence and Sam Vadalabene Bike Trails. Cross the Clark Bridge for access to the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Katy Trail in Missouri. (800) 258-6645 | MCTtrails.org

CONFLueNCe BIke TRAIL Alton to HartfordThis 21-mile asphalt trail begins at Russell Commons Park in Alton and extends south to Granite City with stops at the National Great Rivers Museum, Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. (800) 258-6645 | MCTtrails.org

BIKE REntAl

Didn’t bring your bike? Affordable bike rental is available in Grafton for either a half day or full day.

CHRIS' RIVER MARKET AT PIASA HARBOR 10815 Lockhaven Road, Godfrey (618) 466-1902

GRAFTON CANOE & KAyAK RENTALS 12 E. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-2192

GReAT RIVeRS BIRd & BIke TRAIL Hartford to GraftonEndorsed by the Missouri Audubon, follow the bike trails along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway to view migrating warblers, herons, egrets and hundreds of other bird species native to the region. (800) 258-6645 | Go to VisitAlton.com/GreatRiversTrail for more details.

SAM VAdALABeNe BIke TRAIL Alton to GraftonBeginning at Piasa Park, this 20-mile paved trail runs parallel to the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway from Alton to Pere Marquette in Grafton. Towering bluffs and rolling waters of the Mississippi River make this one of the most scenic trails in Illinois. (800) 258-6645 | MCTtrails.org

Sam Vadalabene

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Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

La VistaPark

The Nature Institute

Lambert St. LouisInternational Airport

GlazebrookPark

graftonelsah godfrey

woodriver

hartford

alton

Two RiversNatl RefugePere Marquette

State Park

Sam Vadalabene River Road Bike TrailConfluence Bike TrailAlton Bike Trail

Visitor’s Center

Lock and Dam No. 26

National Great Rivers Museum

Lewis & ClarkInterpretive Site

Lewis & Clark Con�uence Tower

BrusselsFerry Grafton

Ferry

Clark Bridge

Lewis Bridge

ride the trailsFor maps of the regional bike trails listed here and throughout Madison County, call the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-258-6645.

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AeRIe’S RIVeRVIeW WINeRYThe view from on top the bluff is incredible from the decks at Aerie’s. Enjoy a selection of national and regional wines. 600 Timber Ridge, Grafton (618) 786-VIEW | AeriesWinery.com

GRAFTON hARBOR FLOATING WINeRY The Grafton Harbor Signature Collection offers six different wines, in addition to a variety of imported, domestic and local labels. 215 W. Water St., Grafton | (618) 786-7678 GraftonHarbor.net

GRAFTON WINeRY & BReWhAuSAward-winning wines and craft beers are prepared on-site at the Grafton Winery & Brewhaus. Made from a combination of California and locally grown grapes and fruits, more than 15 wines are featured under the Grafton Winery label, including the ever-popular Apple Crisp. 300 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3001 | TheGraftonWinery.com

ICe hOuSe WINeRY Stop in for a taste of the wine bottled especially for the Ice House Winery, located at Jeni J’s in Grafton. Try a sip and enjoy a glass in the gardens. 202-214 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-2737 | JeniJ.com

MARY MICheLLe WINeRY The tasting room at Pere Marquette Lodge is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the wines of Mary Michelle Winery, made locally at their Carrollton, Illinois vineyard. 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton | (618) 786-2331 PMLodge.net

PIASA WINeRY & PuB From the River Road Red to the Bluff Side Blush, Piasa Winery offers 15 of their own award-winning wines made from grapes grown locally. Taste them all as you sit on the deck looking out at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. 225 W. Main St., Grafton | (618) 786-WINE PiasaWinery.com

TWO RIVeRS WINeRY Kick back on the deck with a view of the river and enjoy a taste of local Illinois wines by Villa Marie Winery of Maryville and Hopewell Winery in Pittsfield, as well as California and imported wines. 211 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3934

There’s no better way to appreciate award-winning wines than on the bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Lounge back at a riverside winery because you have all day to let your chardonnay air out or top off your glass again with a chilled white zinfandel. Take a sip and appreciate the gorgeous view from high up on the banks as you watch boats and barges navigate the river. Wine connoisseurs won’t be able to find a more scenic place to savor Illinois wines than Grafton.

relaxing tip

Pair your glass of wine with a movie on the riverbanks or the sound of blues echoing off the water. Live music and fun events can be found nearly every weekend at area wineries.

= Locally Made & Bottled

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Rolling countryside and simpler times welcome you with a quick ferry ride into Calhoun County. From juicy Calhoun County peaches to bright red crisp apples, head out into the orchards to pick the very best right off the tree. Fresh green vegetables, bright orange pumpkins and the spicy, cinnamon taste of award-winning apple cider are all waiting for you at roadside stands and famer’s markets found along the way. Spend a lazy day enjoying the ride and feasting on all the fresh produce you find.

BRInGInG tHE fARM to you

Weekly farmers markets offer a variety of produce and artisan goods to you for one-stop shopping.

ALTON'S FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Every Wednesday and Saturday June – October Corner of 9th and Piasa streets (618) 463-1016

GODFREy'S FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday, July – September 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey (618) 466-1483

JERSEyVILLE'S FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Every Tuesday, July – September 105 N. Library St., Jerseyville (618) 498-2913

WOOD RIVER FARMERS MARKET Every Thursday, July – September Madison Ave., Wood River (618) 251-3130

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deAN'S MARkeT • (618) 653-4563Il Rte. 100, Kampsville • • • • • • • • • •

eBeRLIN'S ORChARd • (618) 883-2025R.R. #1, Box 59, Golden Eagle •

eCkeRT'S ORChARd • (618) 786-344520995 Eckert orchard Rd., Grafton • • • • •

hAGeN FAMILY ORChARd • (618) 883-2385Brussels ferry Rd., Brussels • • •

JACOB'S ORChARd • (618) 883-2536R.R. #1, Box 138A, Golden Eagle • • •

JOe RINGhAuSeN ORChARd • (618) 376-677224748 Reddish Rd., fieldon • • • • • • • • • • • •

kAMP'S ORChARd • (618) 883-2410R.R. #1, Box 114, Auer landing Rd., Golden Eagle • • • •

kRueGeR'S ORChARd • (618) 466-35762914 Airport Rd., Godfrey • • • • • •

MACAuLeY'S hILLTOP ORChARd(618) 883-2556 • Weigel Ln., Golden Eagle • • •

OdeLehR'S ROAdSIde MARkeT • (618) 883-2265Brussels ferry Rd., Brussels • • • • • • • • • • •

PeARSON'S PROduCe6304 Humbert Rd., Godfrey • • • • • • • • • • •

RINGhAuSeN APPLe hOuSe • (618) 498-6951uS Hwy. 67, Jerseyville • • • • • • • • • • • •

RuLO'S PROduCe126 E. Main St., Grafton • • • • • • • • • • •

TOM RINGhAuSeN ORChARd & MARkeT(618) 576-2311 • IL Rte. 16 & 100, Hardin • • • • • • • • • • • •

TOPPMeYeR'S ROAdSIde MARkeT(618) 883-2383HC82, Box 113, Brussels ferry Rd., Brussels

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uNCLe ANdY'S PROduCe RANCh(618) 786-3305 • 1 E. Main St., Grafton • • • • • • • • • • •

The WhOLe SCOOP PROduCe ShACk(618) 786-2663 • 222 E. Main St., Grafton • • • • • • • • • • •

relaxing tip

Some of the best fall colors can be found driving the hills of Calhoun County. Download the Fall Color app to guide you to the orchards and roadside stands along the route. Search Alton in the Android marketplace or in the iTunes App store.

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Relax into the world of the arts as the brushstrokes of paint on canvas and spinning of the pottery wheel provide an escape from your hectic lifestyle. Place an intermission in your itinerary to browse the shops and galleries for a piece of fine art of which you just can’t part. Take your sweet time as you appreciate the local culture through the arts.

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tHE ARtS

ALTON LITTLe TheATeRIllinois’ oldest community theater offers a full playbill of shows including comedies, dramas and musicals. 2450 N. Henry St., Alton (618) 462-6562 | AltonLittleTheater.org

ALTON MuNICIPAL BANd Pack your lawn chair for weekly summer concerts held in local parks on Sunday and Thursday nights. (618) 465-6676 AltonMunyBand.org

ALTON STAINed GLASS WORkS Watch artists at work creating original stained glass. you can even take a class. 412 E. Broadway St., Alton | (618) 462-4145 AltonArtGlass.org

ALTON SYMPhONY ORCheSTRAFrom symphonic pop to cool jazz, the 50+ member orchestra offers a season of noteworthy concerts. 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey (618) 463-6933 | AltonSymphony.org

GReATeR ALTON CONCeRT ASSOCIATIONProfessional musicians from across the country grace the local stages each season. 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey | (618) 468-4222 AltonConcerts.org

GReAT RIVeRS ChORAL SOCIeTYEnjoy top rate performances as local musicians and vocalists meld their talents. (618) 465-2315 GRCS-sing.org

JACOBY ARTS CeNTeRThis stunning gallery and gift shop showcases work from talented regional and national artists. Check out the monthly concert schedule. 627 E. Broadway St., Alton | (618) 462-5222 JacobyArtsCenter.org

JAZZ ON BROAdWAYSettle in for the smooth sounds of jazz as artists known both regionally and nationally bring their talents to the stage. 554 E. Broadway St., Alton (618) 465-5299

MISSISSIPPI Mud POTTeRYStop by the studio to watch the “Mud Team” at work and stroll through the art gallery. 310 E. Broadway St., Alton | (618) 462-7573 MississippiMudPottery.biz

NAN eLLIOTT ROSe GARdeNEnjoy a feast for the senses — 1600 rose bushes, 125 varieties of roses and the melodic sounds of the Carillon. Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Ave., Alton | (618) 463-3580 | Alton-IL.com

SIGNATuRe GARdeNSTucked away on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College, the garden is a showcase of incredible landscapes and sculptures. 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey | (618) 466-7000 LC.edu


AntIquE SHoPS

ALTON ANTIqUE CENTER 401 E. Broadway, Lower Level (618) 463-0888

ALTON ExCHANGE 2990 Homer Adams Pkwy. (618) 463-1273

COUNTRy MEADOWS 401 E. Broadway St. (618) 465-1965

GEORGE STREET ANTIqUE MALL 108 George St. (618) 463-1693

J & K TRASH TO TREASURES 319 E. Broadway St. (618) 558-1834

J & P'S EDELWEISS 435 E. Broadway St.

JAN’S BACK ON BROADWAy 319 E. Broadway St. (618) 444-4222

My ANTIqUE STORE 305 W. Elm St. (618) 466-1616

PRAIRIE PEDDLER ANTIqUES 413 E. Broadway St. (618) 465-6114

RUBENSTEIN’S ANTIqUES 728 E. Broadway St. (618) 462-5243

STEVE'S LIGHTING & ANTIqUES 323 E. Broadway St. (618) 465-7407

TINNER’S ANVIL 211 Langdon St. (618) 433-1718

UPSTAIRS ANTIqUES 323 E. Broadway St., 2nd Floor

WILSON'S ANTIqUES 217 E. Broadway St. (618) 465-3798

relaxing tip

Laugh your worries away while watching a comedy at Alton Little Theater. It will celebrate its 80th season this fall.

Leave plenty of time to scan the shelves of rare finds in the antique shops of Alton’s downtown shopping district. From depression glass and fiesta ware to early American furniture and vintage toys, the trip along Broadway holds a treasure trove of antique finds ready to be made new again in your home.

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As the sun sets, chill out for the evening in the downtown Alton entertainment district. There’s a spot for your blanket on the amphitheater lawn, where you can let your worries melt into the river as the sounds of summer take center stage. Feeling lucky? hit the tables for craps, blackjack and poker or let yourself go as the Lucky 7s spin on the slots. Before calling it a night, kick back at one of the legendary pubs where the drinks are cold, food is cheap and relaxation is always free.

relaxing tip

Want to sample the best local flavors the region has to offer? Plan your trip around Alton Restaurant Week – January 18-27, 2013.

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CASINO GAMINGLet yourself go at Argosy Casino with loose slots and no table limits. Stay for live entertainment from music legends like Chuck Berry, The Spinners and the Little River Band. #1 Piasa St., Alton | (800) 711-GAME ArgosyAlton.com

OFF TRACk BeTTINGHorse around and enjoy the “sport of kings” watching the ponies run in Downtown Alton at Mac’s Time Out OTB. 315 Belle St., Alton (618) 465-1006

OuT ON The TOWNWe’ll exceed your expectations with restaurants offering timeless classics, as well as a new twist on your old favorites. As the sun begins to fade, sports taps and partying pubs have the night stop to suit you just fine. We have regional pubs that are nationally known for good times, cheap food and great live music.

Alton Riverfront

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Treat yourself by heading down to the links to take a drive on the beautifully landscaped courses all around Alton. drive the ball down the center of the fairway before you master the green with your putter to record the birdie. hitting the links while you’re in town is par for the course.

Golf CouRSES

BELK PARK GOLF COURSE 6827 yards, 72 par course 880 Belk Park Rd., Wood River (618) 251-3115

CLOVERLEAF GOLF COURSE 5671 yards, 70 par course 3555 Fosterburg Rd., Alton (618) 462-3022

LOCKHAVEN COUNTRy CLUB 6680 yards, 72 par 10872 Lawrence Keller Dr., Godfrey (618) 466-2861

ROCK SPRING GOLF COURSE 3015 yards, 35 par course 1 Rock Spring Park, Alton (618) 465-9898

ROLLING HILLS GOLF CLUB 5731 yards, 71 par course 5801 Pierce Lane, Godfrey (618) 466-8363

SPENCER T. OLIN GOLF COURSE 6941 yards, 72 par course 4701 College Ave., Alton (618) 465-3111

WOLVES CROSSING 6028 yards, 71 par course 23745 N. Centennial Rd., Jerseyville (618) 498-3178

WOODLANDS GOLF CLUB 6401 yards, 71 par course 2839 Harris Lane, Alton (618) 462-1456

relaxing tip

Pamper yourself with a round of golf at Spencer T. Olin for the gentleman and a facial, massage and pedicure for the lady as part of the Beall Mansion Golf Getaway package. For more information, call (618) 474-9100.

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You can make your way around town seeing the sites, or take the backseat with an experienced guide setting the stride. Learn the inside track on the best places to see migrating American Bald eagles. uncover the hidden paths of the underground Railroad to retrace the steps of runaway slaves escaping in the night. With dowsing rods in hand, hunt for ghosts in one of the most haunted small towns in America. Let the guides set an easy pace for the inside story on the best attractions.

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hAuNTed ALTONDo you believe in ghosts? Leave a believer when you spend the weekend ghost hunting in Alton — “One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America.” Experienced haunted tour guides are ready to lead the way from April through November.

TOuRING ThROuGh TIMeHear the tales of slaves escaping to freedom along the “Alton Route” of the Underground Railroad. Spend time with Lincoln along the Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail. you can see the sites on your own, but the experience comes to life with a guided Historic Alton Tour.

CRuISING The MISSISSIPPIFrom guided canoe & kayak adventures to a relaxing private riverboat excursion, there is nothing quite like cruising along the Mississippi River.

touR PRoVIdERS

ADVENTURE GyPSIES (618) 462-6924 AdventureGypsies.com

ALTON HAUNTED ODySSEy TOURS (618) 462-3861 AltonHauntedTours.com

ALTON HAUNTINGS TOURS (888) 446-7859 AltonHauntings.com

BLUFF CITy TOURS (618) 466-8693 BluffCityTours.com

GRAFTON CANOE & KAyAK (618) 786-2192 GraftonOutdoorActivities.com

J.E. ROBINSON UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOURS (618) 462-5590

MCPIKE MANSION HAUNTED TOURS (618) 462-3348 McPikeMansion.com

MINERAL SPRINGS HAUNTED TOURS (866) 465-3205 MineralSpringsHauntedTours.com

RIVERBEND TOURS (618) 208-7266

SPIRIT OF PEORIA CRUISES (800) 258-6645

THE AUDUBON CENTER AT RIVERLANDS GREAT RIVER SAFARI TOURS (636) 899-0090 Riverlands.Audubon.org

= Canoe & Kayak

= Boat Cruise

= Historic Alton

= Haunted Alton

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LINCOLN & CIVIL WAR AUDIO TOURListen to the stories of Alton’s Lincoln and the Civil War Legacy Trail on a cell phone audio tour of the sites by dialing (618) 767-6122. Trail guides are available at the Alton Visitor Center. Scan the barcode to download the Lincoln Legacy Trail app.

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No time for a guide? Set your own pace driving through the countryside on the self-guided Calhoun County Barn quilt Tour.

Lincoln’s first visits to Alton can be traced back to the early 1840s. As a young lawyer, he met with clients and practiced law. It is documented that Lincoln made several appearances at the Ryder Building in Downtown Alton, which served as a courthouse.

One of Lincoln’s lesser-known ventures to Alton was in 1842 for a duel with Illinois State Auditor James Shields. Following a series of letters written by Lincoln, as “Rebecca”, criticizing Shields, Lincoln was challenged to a duel. He chose to meet Shields at a small island across the river from Alton as the location for the exchange.

Early in his career, the Lincolns visited Alton often to call on their friends Senator Lyman Trumbull and his wife Julia Jayne. Lincoln and Trumbull served in the Legislature together in 1840. Julia and Mary Todd were attendants in each others weddings. In 1854, in a three-way senate race between Lincoln, Shields and Trumbull, Lincoln withdrew from the race and gave his votes to Trumbull, securing his election. �eir friendship was cemented, but Mary Todd would never speak to Julia Jayne again.

Facing an Election, Facing a Country in Turmoil

On the morning of October 15, 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas pulled into the port of Alton on a steamboat. As cordial companions, they shared breakfast and parted ways to prepare for the last of the famous Lincoln-Douglas Debates.

Lincoln and Douglas were facing more than an election for the Senate in 1858; they were facing a country in turmoil. Even though nearly 20 years had passed since Elijah P. Lovejoy, publisher of the Alton Observer, was murdered by an angry mob because of his anti-slavery writings, the inflammatory issue of slavery was still bubbling to the surface throughout the nation. Residents of Alton, in the free state of Illinois, and those from the neighboring slave state of Missouri reflected the strong feelings of the entire country as related to the concerns of slavery.

Stephen Douglas, first elected in 1847, was the Demo-cratic incumbent senator. Douglas was a proponent of popular sovereignty, believing that each state should be able to decide for itself whether or not to permit slavery.

In 1854, Douglas was responsible for overturning the Missouri Compromise of 1820 with the introduction of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. �e Missouri Compromise had been negotiated to maintain a balance of free and slave states. �e compromise established a dividing line between slave and free territories, prohibiting slavery north of the parallel 36°30’ north. �e Kansas-Nebraska Act opened the northern territories to slavery.

Leading up to the debates, Lincoln was a leader in the Whig party, but he was not well known. As he began his campaign, he argued in his House Divided speech that Douglas was part of a conspiracy to nationalize slavery by ending the Missouri Compromise. He believed that Douglas’ support of popular sovereignty would national-ize and perpetuate slavery.

�e debates were remembered for the eloquence exhibited by both orators. Douglas went on to win the election of 1858. �e wide-spread coverage of the debates gained Lincoln national exposure and led to his nomina-tion as the Republican candidate for president in 1860.

In addition to Lincoln, the country was presented with a slate of three other candidates for the 1860 presidential election. Douglas was chosen as the Democratic candi-date. �e National Democrats, also known as the Southern-Democrats, chose John Breckenridge, and John Bell was nominated by the newly formed Constitu-tional Union party. Lincoln was elected president with 40% of the popular vote and 59% of the electoral vote. He was not even on the ballot in the Deep South.

Ripples of the War Reach Alton

By the time Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1861, seven states had seceded from the Union. Lincoln was in office less than 40 days when the Civil War erupted as Fort Sumpter was fired upon by the Confederates. By February 1862, Alton felt the rippling effect of the war as the first Confed-erate soldiers were brought to the city by steam-boat and imprisoned at the Federal Military Prison. By the end of the war, 1,354 Confederate soldiers, 215 civilians and 240 Unions perished at the prison. Many were laid to rest in Alton’s Confederate Cemetery and across the Mississippi River at Small Pox Island.

Today, the legacy of the Civil War can still be experienced in Alton as visitors stand among the remains of the Alton Prison, pay respect to fallen soldiers at the Confederate and National Cemeteries and look out on the river from Small Pox Island.

Legacy Trail

The rich history of Alton includes debates, duels, murders, railroads and riverboats.

Alton’s placement near the three great western rivers in the early nineteenth century America thrust the city into the forefront of the great issues of the day, such as slavery, commerce, western expansion and war. Today, the history of Alton continues to draw people to experience our unique heritage and legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and Civil War soldiers from both North and South. Experience the life of young Lincoln as a lawyer, duelist and orator. It was here that the final Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place, with the issue of slavery on the minds of spectators. It was here that Confederate soldiers were held captive, died and were buried. It was here that Alton resident and U.S. Senator Lyman Trumbull authored the 13th Amendment, putting an end to slavery in the United States.

Walk with us and experience Alton’s lasting legacies that shaped the history of America.

Founded in 1818, Alton was one of the best landing sites for steamboats on the east bank of the Mississippi.

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Take a walking tour of Alton’s Lincoln & Civil War stories.

Lincoln traveled across the state to serve his clients.

For Lodging & Visitor Information:

Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau200 Piasa Street Alton, Illinois 62002

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Once you arrive in town, make the Alton Visitor Center in Downtown Alton your first stop for information on lodging, dining, shopping and things to do. The center is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ALTON VISITOR CeNTeR200 Piasa St., Alton, Il. 1-800-258-6645 VisitAlton.com | GreatRiversByway.com

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planning your trip

Before, during and after your stay, we want to hear from you!


dOWNLOAd The APPWith your smartphone in hand, we have the mobile apps to guide you on your fall color quests, eagle watching adventures or just a day out with Lincoln. Shop for the apps in the android marketplace or at iTunes.

TRAVeLING The SCeNIC BYWAYThere are 33 magnificent miles waiting for you to explore on the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. Begin your byway journey in Hartford at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, located at 435 Confluence Tower Drive in Hartford, Ill. The staff will help you become oriented to the 18-point byway driving tour that lies ahead. Call 1-800-258-6645 in advance of your trip for the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway Guidebook or go online at GreatRiversByway.com.

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TOuR GROuPSWho wants to travel alone? The Alton region is a great destination for tour groups looking for seasonal daytrips or overnight getaways. We have an experienced sales office ready to serve you and customize an itinerary for your next group tour.

ReuNIONSCentrally located in the Midwest, just 25 miles north of St. Louis, the Alton region is the perfect destination for your family to converge from all over the country. From quiet city parks to private dining rooms and halls, we’ll help you find the perfect gathering spaces and accommodations to make your reunion memorable and enjoyable. We will also provide you with welcome bags upon arrival.

AThLeTIC TOuRNAMeNTSEveryone comes out a winner when you’re playing all around Alton. From golf to softball to tennis, we have top-rated athletic venues that are perfect for tournament play. We will work with you to meet all of your needs both on and off the field.

deSTINATION WeddINGSyou’ve been dreaming of that special day, and we have the unique venues that can make those dreams come true. Make your grand entrance coming down the stairs of a historic mansion or say “I do” on top of the bluffs with the river as a backdrop. Dream with us and start planning your destination wedding at RiverbendWedding.com.

For help with any of these outings, call us at (800) 258-6645.

Autumn Road Trip

Alton Eagle WatchingAlton Lincoln Trail

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map it Branson: 274 milesChicago: 286 milesIndianapolis: 245 milesKansas City: 258 milesMemphis: 307 milesMilwaukee: 386 milesNashville: 325 miles


By PlAnE:Alton is conveniently located 20 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and minutes from St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto.

ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT (618) 259-2531

LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (314) 426-8000

By tRAIn:Enter Alton by rail from all over the country and pull into the Amtrak station located in Upper Alton.

AMTRAK RAIL SERVICE (618) 462-1879

By CAR:Fly in or take the train and rent a car here to help you get around during your stay.

DAVE MUNGENAST TOyOTA & DODGE 850 Homer Adams Pkwy., Alton (618) 208-2643

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 3000 Washington Ave., Alton (618) 462-0001

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 1200 S. State Rd., Jerseyville (618) 498-8546

fREE CHARGInG StAtIonIf you’re driving an electric car, you can get a free charge at the Alton City Hall, located at 101 E. Third St. in Downtown Alton.

By BoAt:The Alton region is home to two first class marinas with transient slips available anytime you choose to stay awhile.

ALTON MARINA 1 Henry St., Alton (618) 462-9860

GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678

PIASA HARBOR 10815 Lockhaven Road, Godfrey

Call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 for a Boating on the Byway Map to help you navigate the rivers of the region.

By fERRy: Use the ferries to cross into Calhoun County. If you are coming from Missouri, taking the ferry can shorten your route and travel time.

BRUSSELS FREE FERRy (618) 786-3636

GOLDEN EAGLE FERRy (618) 535-5759

KAMPSVILLE FREE FERRy (618) 653-4518

otHER tRAnSPoRtAtIon:BLUFF CITy TOURS & TROLLEyS, Godfrey (618) 466-8693

CHAMPAGNE LIMOUSINES, Godfrey (800) 500-2526

ExCEL TRANSPORTATION, Wood River (618) 251-9410

tAxI CAB SERVICE:COMFORT CAB, Alton (618) 465-2010

C&L TAxI, Alton (618) 462-6437

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altonA perfect plAce to relAX

Antique District • National Scenic Byway Lively Entertainment • Great Golf Courses Lincoln & Civil War Sites • Mississippi River

Winter Eagle Watching • Clark Bridge World-Class Museums • World’s Tallest Man

Legendary Piasa Bird • Alton Marina Fantastic Restaurants • Biking & Hiking Trails

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National Great Rivers

Museumat Melvin Price Locks & Dam

Come and discover your river today!

Free Admission

open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week

Free Lock & dam tours: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

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ALTON MuSeuM OF hISTORY & ART • (618) 462-2763 • 2809 College Ave., Loomis Hall $ W-Su

BeALL MANSION • (618) 474-9100 • 407 E. 12th St. $ By Appt.

CONFedeRATe CeMeTeRY & MeMORIAL • Rozier St. (2 blocks west of State St.) f 7 days

CONFedeRATe PRISON • William St. at Broadway St. f 7 days

eLIJAh P. LOVeJOY MONuMeNT • Alton Cemetery (Monument & 5th St.) f 7 days

hAYNeR LIBRARY OF GeNeALOGY & LOCAL hISTORY • (618) 462-0677 • 401 State St. f M-Sa

hISTORIC MuSeuM OF TORTuRe deVICeS • (618) 465-3200 / (866) 465-3205 301 E. Broadway St.

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LINCOLN dOuGLAS SquARe • Broadway St. & Landmarks Blvd. f 7 days

MeLVIN PRICe LOCkS & dAM #26 • (877) 462-6979 • #2 Lock & Dam Way Rd. f-d 7 days

NATIONAL GReAT RIVeRS MuSeuM • (877) 462-6979 • #2 Lock & Dam Way Rd. f-d 7 days

PIASA BIRd • Piasa Park on IL Rt. 100 f 7 days

ROBeRT WAdLOW STATue • 2810 College Ave. (IL Rt. 140) f 7 days

bethaltoBeThALTO hISTORICAL MuSeuM • (618) 377-6514 • 124 W. Main St. f-d Wed

brusselsBRuSSeLS hISTORIC VILLAGe JAIL • (618) 883-2752 • 131 E. Main St. f 7 days

elsahVILLAGe OF eLSAh MuSeuM • (618) 374-2626 • 26 LaSalle St. f-d Seasonal

godfreyBeNJAMIN GOdFReY ChAPeL • (618) 466-3411 • 5800 Godfrey Rd. f By Appt.

SACAGAWeA STATue • (618) 466-3411 • 5800 Godfrey Rd. (L&C Comm. College) f 7 days

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PeRe MARqueTTe STATe PARk VISITOR CeNTeR • (618) 786-3323 • 13112 Visitor Center Ln. f-d 7 days

hardinCALhOuN COuNTY hISTORICAL SOCIeTY MuSeuM(618) 576-2660 • 204 N. County Rd. - Hardin Farm Bureau Bldg.

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hartfordLeWIS ANd CLARk STATe hISTORIC SITe #1 • (618) 251-5811 • 1 Lewis & Clark Trail f-d W-Su

LeWIS ANd CLARk CONFLueNCe TOWeR • (618) 251-9101 • 435 Confluence Tower Dr. $ Seasonal

jerseyvilleCheNeY MANSION • (618) 498-3514 • 601 N. State St. $ By Appt.

FuLkeRSON MANSION • (618) 498-5590 • 25007 US Hwy. 67 $ By Appt.

JeRSeY COuNTY COuRThOuSe SquARe • (618) 498-5571 • 201 W. Pearl St. f M-f

kampsvilleCeNTeR FOR AMeRICAN ARCheOLOGY • (618) 653-4316 • 100 Broadway St. d tu-Su

ottervillehAMILTON PRIMARY SChOOL • (618) 447-4935 • 107 E. Main St. f-d By Appt.

roxanaWOOd RIVeR ReFINeRY hISTORY MuSeuM • (618) 255-3718 • 900 S. Central Ave. f-d W-th

wood riverWOOd RIVeR CAMP duBOIS • (618) 254-1993 • IL Rt. 143 & IL Rt. 3 f-d By Appt.

WOOd RIVeR MuSeuM & VISITORS CeNTeR • (618) 254-1993 • 40 W. Ferguson Ave. f th-Sa

COST: F = Free • F-D = Free-Donation • $ = Under $7

Our computers are available to our patrons with a library card. Guests may use a guest account. Free WiFi available.

Hayner Public Library

3 Locations in Alton:•The Hayner Library

Downtown 326 Belle Street

•Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall 132 Alton Square Mall

•Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street

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ALTON SPORTS TAP • (618) 465-2539 • 3812 College Ave. $$ • • • BG 7 days

AMARILLO Tex’S • (618) 465-6433 • 180 E. Center Dr. $$ • • • AM/StK 7 days

APPLeBee’S • (618) 462-6575 • 319 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. $$ • • • AM 7 days

AuNT SAM'S uPTOWN eATeRY • (618) 433-9322 • 2512 College Ave. $ • • • AM/S/S 7 days

BOSSANOVA • (618) 462-1175 • 112 W. Third St. $$ • • AM/BG 7 days

CAPTAIN’S TABLe BuFFeT - ARGOSY CASINO(800) 711-GAME • Hwy. 67 & IL Rt. 100

$$ • • • Bu 7 days

CASTeLLI'S ReSTAuRANT AT 255 • (618) 462-46203400 fosterburg Rd.

$$ • • • AM/ItA tu-Su

CheZ MARILYN • (618) 465-8071 • 119 W. Third St. $-$$ • • • t 7 days

ChINeSe BuFFeT • (618) 463-4163 • 2610 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. $-$$ • • Bu 7 days

ChuBBY'S BAR & GRILL • 1022 E. Broadway $ • • • BG tu-Su

dON & PeNNY’S • (618) 465-9823 • 306 State St. $-$$ • • BG tu-Sa

eL MeZCAL • (618) 463-9850 • 2704 Corner Ct. $$ • • • M 7 days

FAST eddIe’S BON-AIR • (618) 462-5532 • 1530 E. 4th St. $ • • • BG 7 days

FRANCO’S ReSTAuRANT/hOLIdAY INN • (618) 462-12203800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

$$ • • • • AM 7 days

FRANk'S • (618) 433-1911 • 2611 College Ave. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

G-B GRILL • (618) 465-9896 • 1858 E. Broadway St. $-$$ • • AM M-Sa

GeNTeLIN’S ON BROAdWAY • (618) 465-6080 • 122 E. Broadway $$$ • • AM tu-Sa

GOLdeN CORRAL • (618) 465-1802 • 2723 Corner Ct. $-$$ • • • AM/Bu 7 days

INTeRNATIONAL hOuSe OF PANCAkeS (618) 433-9940 • 181 Homer M. Adams Pkwy

$-$$ • • • AM 7 days

JIMMY The GReek'S • (618) 462-6600 • 1856 E. Broadway $-$$ • • GRK tu-Su

JOe k’S FAMILY ReSTAuRANT • (618) 466-9796 • 2530 State St. $-$$ • • AM 7 days

JOhNSON’S CORNeR ReSTAuRANT • (618) 465-5640 • 2000 State St. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

MAC’S TIMe-OuT LOuNGe/OFF TRACk BeTTING(618) 465-1006 • 315 Belle St.

$-$$ • • • • BG 7 days

MY JuST deSSeRTS • (618) 462-5881 • 31 E. Broadway St. $-$$ • S/S 7 days

NeW dJ’S BAR & GRILL • (618) 465-0362 • 2526 College Ave. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

OLGA’S kITCheN • (618) 462-0642 • 206 Alton Square Mall Dr. $-$$ • • S/S 7 days

OuTFITTeRS GRILL - ARGOSY CASINO • (800) 711-GAMEu.S. 67 & Il. Rt. 100

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alton (continued)PRINCIVALLI’S CAFe • (618) 465-3255 • 602 E. Third St. $-$$ • • • ItA/

AM 7 days

RAGIN CAJuN PIANO BAR • (618) 433-9119 • 210 W. Third St. $$ • • • • BG tu-Su

Red LOBSTeR • (618) 465-6554 • 170 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. $$ • • • Sf 7 days

RIB CITY • (618) 462-4600 • 201 E. Center Dr. $$ • • • BBq 7 days

RIVeRBeNd BILLIARdS & GRILL • (618) 462-4435 • 909 E. Broadway St. $ • • • BG 7 days

RIVIeRA MAYA • (618) 465-5000 • 1702 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. $-$$ • • • M 7 days

S & S SANdWICh • (618) 570-0115 • 2505 State St. $ • • S/S M-Sa

ST. LOuIS BReAd COMPANY • (618) 474-01001837B Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

$-$$ • • • AM/S/S 7 days

SChOOL hOuSe GRILL • (618) 465-3298 • 2603 N. Rodgers $ • • S/S M-f

STATe STReeT MARkeT • (618) 462-8800 • 208 State St. $-$$ • • S/S M-f

TONY’S ReSTAuRANT • (618) 462-8384 • 312 Piasa St. $$ • • ItA/AM tu-Su

TONY’S ThIRd STReeT CAFe • (618) 462-8384 • 104 W. Third St. $$ • • ItA/AM tu-Su

TOWN CLuB • (618) 462-5431 • 2400 E. Broadway St. $ • • • AM 7 days

batchtownCedAR hILL ReSORT • (618) 883-4455 • IL Rt. 1, Box 89 $ • • • BG f-Su

OLd FILL-IN STATION • (618) 396-0466 • 208 Main St. $-$$ • • • • AM 7 days

bethaltoCOuNTRY BBq • (618) 717-0600 • 130 W. Bethalto Blvd. $ • • BBq tu-Sa

eAGLe’S NeST ReSTAuRANT • (618) 377-0697 • 117 E. Bethalto Dr. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

eL MeZCAL • (618) 377-8902 • 705A Texas Blvd. $-$$ • • • M 7 days

Ge Gee'S • (618) 377-7776 • 333 W. Bethalto Dr. $ • • S/S 7 days

GeNO’S 140 CLuB • (618) 377-9394 • 120 W. Bethalto Dr. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

IMO’S PIZZA • (618) 258-0011 • 515 N. Bellwood Rd. $$ • • P 7 days

ROMA’S PIZZA • (618) 377-5800 • 121 E. Bethalto Dr. $ • • • P tu-Su

brusselsAJ’S BAR & GRILL • (618) 883-2233 • 124 W. Main St. $-$$ • • • • BG 7 days

BLISS BAke ShOPPe & CAFe • (618) 795-2253 • 145 Main St. $-$$ • • S/SP Sa-Su

WITTMONd’S ReSTAuRANT • (618) 883-2345 • 108 Main St. $$ • • • AM f-M

cottage hillsBuCA PIZZA PuB • (618) 259-9811 • 17 S. Stanley Rd. $-$$ • • • P 7 days

dOC hOLLIdAY'S SALOON & eATeRY (618) 258-7575 • 308 W. MacArthur Dr.

$-$$ • • • StK/AM 7 days

TWIN CITIeS ReSTAuRANT • (618) 259-7305 • 15 S. Stanley Rd. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days


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dowdO dROP INN • (618) 885-5931 • 15281 State Hwy. 109 $ • • • BG 7 days

east altonAIRLINeR BAR & GRILL • (618) 259-9781 • 573 E. Airline Dr. $-$$ • • • BG M-Sa

ALL STARS SPORTS LOuNGe • (618) 216-3900 • 16 Terminal Dr. $-$$$ • • • • BG 7 days

CASA ROMeRO MexICAN ReSTAuRANT & CANTINA(618) 258-8204 • 521 E. Airline Dr.

$-$$ • • • M 7 days

MAGNuM’S BAR & GRILL • (618) 259-3794 • 407 E. Main St. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

godfreyALTON-WOOd RIVeR SPORTSMeN'S CLuB (618) 466-3042 • 3109 Godfrey Rd.

$$ • • AM W-Sa

CARVeR’S SOuTheRN-STYLe BBq • (618) 467-99992716 Grovelin St.

$$ • • BBq M-Sa

CLIFTON COuNTRY INN & BAke ShOP • (618) 466-10203015 W. delmar Ave.

$-$$ • • • AM 7 days

eL MeZCAL • (618) 466-1604 • 3034 Godfrey Rd. $-$$ • • • M 7 days

IMO’S PIZZA • (618) 466-8899 • 2704 Godfrey Rd. $-$$ • • • P 7 days

JOSePhINe’S LTd. GIFT ShOP & TeA ROOM • (618) 466-77926109 Godfrey Rd.

$$ • • S/S M-Sa

LOCkhAVeN COuNTRY CLuB • (618) 466-286110872 lawrence Keller dr.

$$ • • AM tu-Su

ROPeR’S ReGAL BeAGLe • (618) 466-2112 • 3043 Godfrey Rd. $-$$ • • • • AM/P 7 days

ROTTeN APPLe • (618) 467-1100 • 7120 Montclair Ave. $-$$$ • • • • AM 7 days

SuNSeT BAR & GRILL • (618) 467-8232 • 2807 W. Delmar Ave. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

TONY’S RANCh hOuSe ReSTAuRANT & BAR • (618) 466-97343330 Godfrey Rd.

$-$$ • • • BG 7 days

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GOLdeN eAGLe CANTINA • (618) 883-2930 • R.R. 1, Box 1, Milan Rd. $-$$ • • AM/ M tu-Su

kINdeR’S ReSTAuRANT • (618) 883-2586 • 50 Golden Eagle Ferry Rd. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

graftonAeRIe'S RIVeRVIeW WINeRY • (618) 786-8439 • 600 Timber Ridge $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

BIG kAhuNA BAR & GRILL • (618) 786-4852 • 215B W. Water St. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

FIN INN • (618) 786-2030 • 1500 W. Main St. $$ • • • Sf 7 days

GRAFTON WINeRY & BReWhAuS618) 786-3001 • 300 W. Main St.

$-$$ • • • BG 7 days

hAWG PIT BBq BARN • (618) 786-7675 • 821 W. Main St. $-$$ • • • BBq 7 days

LOAdING dOCk • (618) 786-3494 • 400 Front St. $$ • • • BG Season



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grafton (continued)MISSISSIPPI hALF STeP • (618) 786-2722 • 420 E. Main St. $$$ • • • AM/

StK Season

PeRe MARqueTTe LOdGe ReSTAuRANT • (618) 786-233113653 lodge Blvd.

$$ • • • • AM 7 days

PIASA WINeRY & PuB • (618) 786-9463 • 225 W. Main St. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

RueBeL hOTeL & SALOON • (618) 786-2315 • 217 E. Main St. $-$$ • • • • AM/StK 7 days

WILd GOOSe SALOON • (618) 786-8888 • 1505 W. Main St. $-$$ • • • • BG 7 days

hardinBAReFOOT ReSTAuRANT • (618) 576-9012 • IL Rt. 2 $-$$ • • • AM tu-Su

hARdIN dRIVe-IN • (618) 576-9311 • 207 N. Park St. $$ • • • AM 7 days

ILLINOIS RIVeRdOCk ReSTAuRANT • (618) 576-2362 • 501 S. Park St. $-$$ • • • • AM 7 days

LAuRA'S ReSTAuRANT • (618) 576-9238 • 300 W. Main St. $ • • • M 7 days

STRAIGhT hOMe BAR & GRILL • (618) 576-2766 • IL Rt. 100 N $ • • • BG 7 days

jerseyvilleCANTON ReSTAuRANT • (618) 498-6661 • 925 S. State St. $-$$ • • AM 7 days

FRAN & MARILYN’S • (618) 498-4912 • 113 S. State St. $ • • • AM 7 days

hICkORY GROVe ReSTAuRANT • (618) 639-5555 • 1668 S. State St. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

IMO’S PIZZA • (618) 498-1900 • 1600 S. State St. $$ • • P 7 days

LOS TReS AMIGOS • (618) 639-8226 • 929 S. State St. $$ • • • M 7 days

MIke’S PIZZA & PASTA • (618) 498-3298 • 208 S. Lafayette St. $$ • • P/ ItA tu-Su

MuLLIGAN’S WeST • (618) 639-4653 • 818 W. Carpenter St. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

qq BuFFeT • (618) 639-8838 • 1404 Windy Lane, Suite A $$ • • • Bu 7 days

TONY'S NORTh • (618) 639-4000 • 208/210 S. State St. $$$ • • ItA/AM tu-Su

WhITe SPOT • (618) 498-9081 • 403 N. State St. $$ • • • AM-Sf tu-Su

kampsvillekAMPSVILLe INN ReSTAuRANT & BAR • (618) 653-4413 2nd St. & Joliet St.

$-$$ • • • • AM 7 days

kAMPSVILLe LANdING • (618) 653-4211 • 408 N. Broadway St. $-$$ • • • • AM 7 days

roxanadee-Lux dINeR • (618) 254-7115 • 700 S. Central Ave. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

south roxanaSPARkY’S • (618) 251-9590 • 1112 Madison Ave. $ • • • BG 7 days

wood riverAPPLeBee’S • (618) 258-1051 • 1921 Vaughn Rd. $$ • • • AM 7 days

BeST BuFFeT & GRILL • (618) 258-1888 • 615 Wesley Dr. $ • • Bu 7 days



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wood river (continued)ChICO’S BAR & GRILL • (618) 254-1310 • 576 S. 6th St. $ • • • BG 7 days

dONZO’S BAR & GRILL • (618) 254-6615 • 8 E. Ferguson Ave. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

FIONA’S FAMILY ReSTAuRANT • (618) 259-2410595 E. Edwardsville Rd.

$$ • • • AM 7 days

FRANChISe SPORTS BAR & GRILL • (618) 259-2413601 E. Edwardsville Rd.

$ • • • BG 7 days

JOe'S PIZZA & PASTA • (618) 251-5637 • 144 E. Ferguson Ave. $-$$ • • • ItA 7 days

INTeRNATIONAL hOuSe OF PANCAkeS • (618) 258-02361201 E. Edwardsville Rd.

$$ • • • AM 7 days

kuMAR’S kAFe • (618) 251-4772 • 53 E. Ferguson Ave. $ • • • AM tu-Su

LOS ALAMOS BAR & GRILL • (618) 216-3444 • 57 W. Edwardsville Rd. $-$$ • • • M 7 days

LOS TReS AMIGOS • (618) 259-9730 • 1822 Vaughn Rd. $$ • • • M 7 days

MAMA MIA’S ReSTAuRANT • (618) 251-6262 • 48 W. Edwardsville Rd. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

PhIL'S BAR & GRILL • (618) 259-9778 • 225 E. Edwardsville Rd. $-$$ • • • • BG/StK M-Sa

PuMP hOuSe BAR & GRILL • (618) 216-2404 • 1523 E. Edwardsville Rd. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days

SIxTh STReeT dINeR • (618) 251-9715 • 29 S. 6th St. $ • • • AM 7 days


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bakeries

altonCOOkIe FACTORY BAkeRY • (618) 462-5731202 Alton Square Mall dr.

duke BAkeRY • (618) 462-2922 • 819 Henry St.

SuNRISe BAkeRY • (618) 466-5696504 W. delmar Ave.

bethaltodONuT exPReSS • (618) 377-5700113 E. Bethalto dr.

east altonGLAZY SquAReS • (618) 259-292014 W. Airline dr.

BAke u SMILe • (618) 216-3361 611 E. Airline dr.

godfreyMISTeR dONuT • (618) 466-63272720 Grovelin St.

jerseyvilleAudReY'S ONO dONuTS • (618) 498-8715933 S. State St.

wood riverSheLLY'S SWeeT ShOP • (618) 251-9050300B n. Wood River Ave.

WOOd RIVeR dONuT ShOP • (618) 251-5331102 W. Edwardsville Rd.

coffee shops & ice cream

altonChILL OuT FROZeN CReATIONS(618) 462-5000 • 2833 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

huMFReeZ SOFT-SeRVe SeLF-SeRVe YOGuRT(618) 465-7312 • 712 E. Broadway (in Subway bldg)

keTChuM’S CORNeR kReeM • (618) 466-704733 E. Elm St.

bethaltoWeATheR VANe ICe CReMe • (618) 377-8412103 W. Bethalto dr.

PBC STudIOS(618) 377-3100 • 128 W. Central St.

godfreyCOFFee CABANA (618) 466-1187 • 6133 Humbert Rd.

eSPReSS YOuRSeLF COFFee CO. 5757A Godfrey Rd.

ShIVeR’S FROZeN CuSTARd • (618) 466-59943318 Godfrey Rd.

The CReAM MAChINe • (618) 466-62331523 W. delmar Ave.

graftonGRAFTON FudGe & ICe CReAM (618) 786-3700 • 321 E. Main St.

The WhOLe SCOOP(618) 786-2663 • 222 E. Main St.

jerseyvilleMCCARRY’S dAIRYLANd • (618) 498-6113400 W. Carpenter St. #B

roxanaCONe BARN • 323 N. Central Ave.

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quick bites

altonBuRGeR kING • (618) 474-01021902 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

CAPTAIN d’S SeAFOOd • (618) 465-4949191 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

ChINA GATe exPReSS • (618) 465-6810248 Alton Square Mall dr.

ChINA kING • (618) 465-88181837 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

ChONG ChOP SueY • (618) 465-28691101 E. 7th St.

dAIRY queeN • (618) 465-15751808 Washington Ave.

FAST eddIe’S FRIed ChICkeN • (618) 465-3876701 Central Ave.

FAZOLI'S ReSTAuRANT • (618) 465-4731210 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

hONG kONG hOuSe • (618) 465-86381720 Washington Ave.

J'S • (618) 462-6233 • 2700 Washington Ave.

JACk IN The BOx • (618) 462-9905101 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

JACk IN The BOx • (618) 465-00931649 Washington Ave.

JIMMY JOhN'S • (618) 467-640092 northport dr.

kFC • (618) 465-69312994 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

kFC/TACO BeLL • (618) 462-3164620 landmarks Blvd.

LITTLe CAeSARS PIZZA • (618) 465-40011601 Washington Ave.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 465-89112400 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 465-7326717 E. Broadway St.

MINI CORRAL hAMBuRGeRS • (618) 462-04001500 Main St.

PAPA JOhN’S PIZZA • (618) 462-72722700 Washington Ave.

PIZZA huT • (618) 465-66003096 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

POPeYe’S FRIed ChICkeN • (618) 462-67022390 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

quIZNO'S SuB • (618) 463-9122317J Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

RALLY’S • (618) 465-0654199 Alton Square Mall dr.

RIVeR CITY SAVORIeS (618) 917-3965 • 130 Front St.

STeAk ‘N ShAke • (618) 466-700680 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

SuBWAY • (618) 466-1679 • 500 W. Delmar Ave.

SuBWAY • (618) 462-31211631 Washington Ave.

SuBWAY • (618) 463-1028 • 712 E. Broadway St.

TACO BeLL/PIZZA huT • (618) 466-889770 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

WeNdY'S • (618) 462-3593 1825 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

WhITe CASTLe • (618) 462-49282998 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

WOOdY’S dRIVe-IN • (618) 466-7840110 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

bethaltoARBY’S • (618) 258-0571 • 2 Airway Ct.

BuRGeR kING • (618) 259-1177501 n. Bellwood Rd.

dAIRY queeN • (618) 377-2253444 W. Bethalto dr.

dOMINO’S PIZZA • (618) 377-3030147 E. Bethalto dr.

kFC • (618) 377-2025 • 434 W. Bethalto Dr.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 377-2216 • #2 Plaza Dr.

NeW ChINA BuFFeT • (618) 377-3333133 E. Bethalto dr.

PIZZA huT • (618) 377-6848 • 312 E. Bethalto Dr.

RALLY'S • (618) 258-1811 • 167 E. McArthur Dr.

SuBWAY • (618) 377-2450 • 135 E. Bethalto Dr.

TACO BeLL • (618) 259-6401171 E. MacArthur dr.

east altonChINA STAR • (618) 259-9888 • 624 Berkshire Blvd.

dOMINO’S PIZZA • (618) 254-5000341 W. St. louis Ave.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 259-1075102 niagara St.

SuBWAY • (618) 259-8005 • 612 Berkshire Blvd.

TACO BeLL • (618) 258-7009 • 101 Niagara St.

godfreyARBY’S • (618) 466-5177 • 5509 Godfrey Rd.

ChINA WOk • (618) 466-8050 • 2702 Godfrey Rd.

dAIRY queeN • (618) 466-55245785 Godfrey Rd.

dOMINO’S PIZZA • (618) 466-95953304 Godfrey Rd.

hARdee’S • (618) 466-9161 • 2720 Godfrey Rd.

LITTLe CAeSARS PIZZA • (618) 466-79793100 Godfrey Rd.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 466-58105511 Godfrey Rd.

PIZZA huT • (618) 466-3795 • 3030 Godfrey Rd.

ShANGhAI ChINeSe FOOd • (618) 467-01215741 Godfrey Rd.

SuBWAY • (618) 467-2797 • 5755 Godfrey Rd.


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graftonBeASLeY FISh STANd • (618) 786-36971512 W. Main St.

O’JAN’S FISh STANd • (618) 786-2229101 W. Main St.

hardinSuBWAY • (618) 576-9912 • 201 N. Park St.

jerseyvilleARBY’S • (618) 498-1199 • 1302 S. State St.

BuRGeR kING • (618) 498-7169 • 1304 S. State St.

dAIRY queeN • (618) 498-3531 • 407 N. State St.

dOMINO’S PIZZA • (618) 498-2111 • 218 S. State St.

hARdee’S • (618) 498-3412 • 528 S. State St.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 498-9526 • 911 S. State St.

PIZZA huT • (618) 498-9811 • 602 S. State St.

SuBWAY • (618) 498-9214 • 1600 S. State St.

TACO BeLL • (618) 498-4883 • 216 N. State St.

WOk ReSTAuRANT(618) 498-1800 • 1600 S. State St.

wood riverChARLIe’S dRIVe-IN • (618) 254-6416762 n. Wood River Ave.

dAIRY queeN • (618) 254-07121288 E. Edwardsville Rd.

hARdee’S • (618) 258-12241099 E. Edwardsville Rd.

JACk-IN-The-BOx • (618) 254-209841 E. Edwardsville Rd.

JIMMY JOhN'S • (618) 216-27771203 E. Edwardsville Rd.

kING LOuIe'S dRIVe-IN(618) 254-1114 • 315 S. 6th St.

LITTLe CAeSARS PIZZA • (618) 254-288812 W. Edwardsville Rd.

LONG JOhN SILVeR'S • (618) 254-34571214 E. Edwardsville Rd.

MCdONALd’S • (618) 258-91471056 Vaughn Rd.

PAPA JOhN’S PIZZA • (618) 258-7272668 Wesley dr.

PIZZA huT • (618) 259-80751205 E. Edwardsville Rd.

quIZNO’S SuB • (618) 258-0228 • 1907 Vaughn Rd.

STeAk ‘N ShAke • (618) 259-03141870 Memorial ln.

SuBWAY • (618) 259-7970 • 664 Wesley Dr.

TACO BeLL • (618) 258-8414 • 1850 Memorial Ln.

WeNdY'S • (618) 258-0813 • 1845 Vaughn Rd.

alton bars

BIG MuddY PuB • (618) 463-1095 • 204 State St.

BuBBY & SISSY’S • (618) 465-4773 • 602 Belle St.

CATdAddY’S • (618) 462-8090 • 203 W. Third St.

CeLLAR ROOM • (618) 465-98742704 E. Broadway St.

CTW LOuNGe • (618) 465-4875 • 1000 Belle St.

d & T WedGe • (618) 467-0432 • 901 W. Delmar Ave.

dANNY’S LOuNGe • (618) 462-6787 • 118 W. 4th St.

FIRehOuSe TAVeRN • (618) 462-5407314 State St.

GReG’S PLACe • (618) 462-5976 • 2018 State St.

kOPP’S kORNeR • (618) 465-9833 • 838 E. 7th St.

LILY’S LOuNGe/hOLIdAY INN • (618) 462-12203800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

NORB'S TAVeRN • (618) 466-8120 • 2505 State St.

PeTe'S LOuNGe • (618) 466-9926 • 100 Big Arch Rd.

SPIRIT'S LOuNGe AT The TeMPLe (618) 463-5555 • 300 State St.

TeN-PIN LOuNGe • (618) 465-656518 E. Broadway St.

WAYNe ALLeN’S SALOON • (618) 465-5550702 E. Broadway St.

WOOdSTOCk LOuNGe • (618) 465-9618638 E. Broadway St.


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antiques

altonALTON ANTIque CeNTeR • (618) 463-0888401 E. Broadway St., lower level

ALTON exChANGe • (618) 463-12732990 E. Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

COuNTRY MeAdOWS • (618) 465-1965401 E. Broadway

GeORGe STReeT ANTIque MALL(618) 463-1693 • 108 George St.

J & k TRASh TO TReASuReS • (618) 558-1834319 E. Broadway St.

J & P’S edeLWeISS • 435 E. Broadway St.

JAN'S BACk ON BROAdWAY • (618) 444-4222319 E. Broadway St.

MY ANTIque STORe • (618) 466-1616305 W. Elm St.

PRAIRIe PeddLeR ANTIqueS • (618) 465-6114413 E. Broadway St.

RuBeNSTeIN’S ANTIqueS • (618) 462-5243728 E. Broadway St.

STeVe’S LIGhTING & ANTIqueS(618) 465-7407 • 323 E. Broadway St.

TINNeR'S ANVIL(618) 433-1718 • 211 Langdon St.

uPSTAIRS ANTIqueS 323 E. Broadway St., 2nd floor

WILSON’S ANTIqueS • (618) 465-3798217 E. Broadway St.

bethaltoCRAFT & ANTIque MALL • (618) 377-930760 Airport Plaza

godfreyCRAFT & ANTIque MALL 2 • (618) 466-99975707 Godfrey Rd.

ReFLeCTIONS ANTIqueS • (618) 466-20128502 Montclaire Ave.

graftonGOLdeN eAGLe ANTIqueS • (618) 786-3333300 E. Main St.

hARRISON’S GIFTS & ANTIqueS (618) 786-3370 • 224 E. Main St.

TReASuReS PAST & PReSeNT ReSALe ShOP (618) 786-3797 • 1504 W. Main St.

jerseyvilleSTATe STReeT ANTIqueS & JIM’S ATTIC(618) 498-1440 • 115 N. State St.

kampsvilleOLd ThINGS OLd WAYS • (618) 232-1252100 n. Main St.

wood riverOLd GLORY ANTIqueS(618) 550-7253 • 9 W. Ferguson

YANkee PeddLeR(618) 251-9098 • 10 W. Ferguson

specialty shops

altonALexANdeR'S • (618) 466-5464520B W. delmar Ave.

ALTON MeRCANTILe SOuVeNIRS (618) 465-6676 • 200 Piasa St.

ALTON STAINed GLASS • (618) 462-4145412 E. Broadway St.

B & B CuSTOM T’S • (618) 463-04432714 Corner Ct.

BAxTeRS dISTRIBuTING COMPANY, INC.(618) 465-9347 • 912 E. Broadway St.

BIkeR BROTheR LeATheR CO.(618) 465-7330 • 556 E. Broadway St.

BY deSIGN • (618) 433-1400136 front St.

ChRISTIAN SCIeNCe ReAdING ROOM(618) 462-0964 • 237 Alton Square Mall Dr.

dANCe ThINGS & MORe • (618) 462-3656 318 E. Broadway St.

dORA’S SPINNING WheeL • (618) 466-190096 northport dr.

FReW'S BRIdAL • (618) 433-9520 • 305 Piasa St.

GIFT BOx • 300 E. Broadway

GRAPeVINe • (618) 462-6502 • 10 E. Broadway

JMC deSIGN GALLeRY • (618) 463-0566726 Belle St.

MISSISSIPPI Mud POTTeRY • (618) 462-7573310 E. Broadway St.

MOSAIC’S FINe FAShIONS(618) 444-5566 • 110 W. 3rd St.

NeW FRONTIeRS hOMe FuRNIShINGS(618) 465-8868 • 101 W. 3rd St.

OFF The BeATeN PATh • (618) 708-0829301 E. Broadway St.

OLIVe OIL MARkeTPLACe • (618) 304-3769108 W. 3rd St.

PIASA PhOTO • (618) 462-3337 • 11 W. 3rd St.

PICTuRe ThIS & MORe • (618) 466-0940520A W. delmar Ave.

SANTA CRuZ IMPORTS(618) 610-5003 • 1104 E. Broadway St.

SeCONd ReAdING BOOk ShOP(618) 462-2830 • 16 E. Broadway St.

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alton (continued)SLACkeR’S Cd’S & GAMeS • (618) 462-2005317 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

SOMeThING dIFFeReNT • (618) 463-4306822 E. Broadway St.

SOMeThING SIMPLe SOMeThING GRANd (618) 917-7097 • 301 E. Broadway

STATe STReeT MARkeT • (618) 462-8800208 State St.

TANGLed TINSeL ChRISTMAS TRee FARM & GIFT ShOPPe • (618) 465-7036 • #5 Christmas Tree Ln.

Ted’S MOTORCYCLe WORLd • (618) 462-30304103 Humbert Rd.

WhITe BIRCh • (618) 466-9100701 W. delmar Ave.

WILd TRAk BIkeS • (618) 462-25741001 E. Broadway

bethaltoBeThALTO PARTY WORLd • (618) 377-474360 Airport Plaza

hOMeSTeAd FLeA MARkeT • (618) 377-04525205 State Rte. 140

east altonCOMMuNITY Seed & Feed • (618) 259-8270300 n. Shamrock St.

elsahBACkSTITCh quILT GALLeRY • (618) 374-849118 laSalle St.

CROCkeR & SPRINGeR • (618) 466-862425337 Beltrees Rd.

godfreyChOCOLATe AIR • (618) 593-66493306 Godfrey Rd.

ChRIS' RIVeR MARkeT • (618) 466-190210815 lockhaven Rd.

CLeTA’S NuTRITION • (618) 466-16593004 Godfrey Rd.

GOdFReY MeAT MARkeT • (618) 466-61116017 Godfrey Rd.

JOSePhINe’S LTd. GIFT ShOP & TeA ROOM(618) 466-7792 • 6109 Godfrey Rd.

LITTLe STORe • (618) 466-36223723 W. delmar Ave.

PARTY MAGIC & GIFTS • (618) 466-22225761 Godfrey Rd.

ShOPS AT BeVeRLY FARMS(618) 466-1187 • 6133 Humbert Rd.

golden eagleJ.L. kRAFTS & FLOWeRS • (618) 883-2490RR #1 Box 234 Rose ln.

graftonBOOk N BARBeR ShOPPe • (618) 786-3017412 E. Main St.

BueNA VISTA JeWeLRY • (618) 581-858610 S. Vine St.

CLeMeNTINe’S CLOSeT • (618) 786-2722420 E. Main St.

GRAFTON FudGe & ICe CReAM321 E. Main St. • (618) 786-3700

FLeA FLICkeRS COLLeCTIBLeS • 126 E. Main St.

GRAFTON'S ARTISAN VILLAGe • (618) 786-427715 E. Main St.

IRON deCOR & MORe • (618) 786-23431406 W. Main St.

JeNI J’S GIFTS & GueST hOuSe • (618) 786-2737204-214 W. Main St.

NeW TO YOu • (618) 786-2907 • 315 E. Main St.

PAJARITO • (618) 786-3490 • 316 E. Main St.

PIxIe STIx • 225 E. Main St.

WALkeR'S "ThIS ANd ThAT" ShOP & LOdGING (618) 709-3804 • 128 E. Main St.

jerseyvilleIMAGeS OF hOLLYWOOd • (618) 639-8080116 S. State St.

LuLA BeLLS • (618) 639-1200 • 519 S. State St.

NATuRe kIST NuTRITION CeNTeR121 N. State St. • (618) 498-6060

PeG’S FLOWeR COTTAGe • (618) 498-5371707 W. Pearl St.

WOOd ShOP • (618) 639-0952109 S. State St.

wood riverFABRIC PLuS • (618) 251-008322 W. ferguson Ave.

JMP CYCLe • (618) 255-61161490 E. Edwardsville Rd.

MeMORY LANe • (618) 251-588634 W. ferguson Ave.

PATChWORk PLuS • (618) 251-978862 E. ferguson Ave.

RIVeRBeNd ReSALe • (618) 254-120041 E. ferguson Ave.

TOMMIe’S 6Th STReeT MINI MALL(618) 251-6206 • 6 S. 6th St.

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altonBOdY ReSTORATION(618) 463-2222 • 325 Market St., Ste. A

godfreyBeLLA dONNA SALON & dAY SPA (618) 466-1232 • 537 Pearl St.

duTCh hOLLOW MedICAL dAY SPA (618) 466-9496 • 3042 Godfrey Rd.

TeeNA'S dAY SPA & BOuTIque(618) 466-6300 • 1020 W. Delmar Ave.

TeRRACe SALON & SPA(618) 466-4466 • 2926 W. Delmar Ave.

graftonO'hAIR'S SALON & SPA • (618) 786-424722 E. Main St.

retail stores

altonALTON SquARe MALL • (618) 465-5502200 Alton Square Mall dr.

J.C. PeNNeY’S • (618) 463-9595150 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

k MART • (618) 462-87202851 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

kOhL’S • (618) 462-26491770 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

MACY’S • (618) 463-4100100 Alton Square Mall dr.

TARGeT • (618) 465-4950300 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

godfreyWAL-MART SuPeR CeNTeR • (618) 433-3008 6660 Godfrey Rd.

jerseyvilleWAL-MART SuPeR CeNTeR • (618) 498-77441316 S. State St.

wood riverWAL-MART SuPeR CeNTeR • (618) 259-0290610 Wesley dr.

pharmacies

altonCVS/PhARMACY • (618) 463-77112422 College Ave.

WALGReeNS • (618) 462-42911650 Washington Ave.

WALGReeNS • (618) 466-8135 • 2610 State St.

bethaltoWALGReeNS • (618) 258-7020172 E. MacArthur dr.

east altonWALGReeNS • (618) 258-0350550 W. St. louis Ave.

godfreyCVS/PhARMACY • (618) 466-12112701 Godfrey Rd.

hardinFOx FAMILY PhARMACY • (618) 576-2619110 n. County Road

jerseyvilleWALGReeNS • (618) 498-4979705 S. State St.

wood riverCVS/PhARMACY • (618) 254-36101 W. Edwardsville Rd.

WALGReeNS • (618) 259-2013 • 1122 Vaughn Rd.

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The FISh MARkeT – A LOAdING dOCk GueST hOuSe • (618) 786-3494 • 311 E. Front St.

The LOFT AT The WhOLe SCOOP (618) 946-9130 • 222 E. Main St.

The RIVeR hOuSe • (618) 786-354211 Mulberry St.

The RIVeRSIde COTTAGe – A LOAdING dOCk GueST hOuSe • (618) 786-3494 • 313 E. Water St.

The STONe COTTAGe – A LOAdING dOCk GueST hOuSe • (618) 786-3494 • 100 Springfield St.

WALkeR'S "ThIS ANd ThAT" ShOP & LOdGING (618) 709-3804 • 128 E. Main St.

hardinCABIN AT BLueBeRRY RIdGe FARM(618) 576-2589 • HC 61 Box 38, Degerlia Hollow

mozierBAYTOWN GueST hOuSe • (618) 232-1223Il Rte. 96

hotels & motelsaltonBeST WeSTeRN PLuS PARkWAY hOTeL (618) 433-9900 • 1900 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

COMFORT INN • (618) 465-9999 • 11 Crossroads Ct.

hOLIdAY INN • (618) 462-12203800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

SuPeR 8 • (618) 465-88851800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

godfreyhIWAY hOuSe MOTOR INN • (618) 466-66763023 Godfrey Rd.

RedWOOd MOTeL • (618) 466-37155609 Godfrey Rd.

golden eaglekINdeR’S NO WAke INN • (618) 883-2586RR1, Box 50A

graftonPeRe MARqueTTe LOdGe & CONFeReNCe CeNTeR • (618) 786-2331 • 13653 Lodge Blvd.

RueBeL hOTeL & SALOON • (618) 786-2315217 E. Main St.

hardinhARdIN hOTeL • (618) 576-9003 206 n. County Rd.

jerseyvilleJeRSeYVILLe hARVeST INN • (618) 498-6886730 S. State St.

SuPeR 8 • (618) 498-7888 • 1303 IL Rte. 109

wood riverBeL-AIR MOTeL • (618) 254-0683542 W. ferguson Ave.

b&bs, guest houses & cabinsaltonBeALL MANSION (B&B) • (618) 474-9100407 E. 12th St.

GeORGe STReeT SuITeS • (618) 474-91001106, 1108 & 1110 George St.

hAAGeN hAuS • (618) 465-0123 • 617 State St.

JACkSON hOuSe (B&B) • (618) 462-14261821 Seminary St.

RIVeRVIeW SuITeS • (866) 465-3735206 Market St.

TIFFANY INN (B&B) • (618) 462-4145410 E. Broadway St.

elsahGReeN TRee INN Bed & BReAkFAST (B&B)(618) 374-2821 • 15 Mill St.

MAPLe LeAF COTTAGe INN (B&B)(618) 374-1684 • 12 Selma St.

grafton2 RIVeRS GueST hOuSe(618) 447-2410 • 9 Church St.

AeRIe'S COTTAGeS ANd VACATION VILLAS(618) 786-8439 • 800 Timber Ridge

CASSeNS GueST ROOMS(618) 786-3614 • 1446 W. Main St.

eNd OF The TRAIL INN(618) 550-8505 • 105 E. Main St.

GRAFTON hOMeSTeAd ReTReAT(618) 786-2420 • Croxford Rd. to Dabbs Lane

GRAFTON INN • (618) 786-2222 • 22 E. Main St.

GRAFTON POINTe GueST hOuSe (636) 936-0772 • 1631 W. Main St.

JeNI J’S GIFT & GueST hOuSe • (618) 786-2737202-214 W. Main St.

LaMARSh hOuSe OF BedS & BLueS (618) 786-2438 • 25 E. Main St.

LIL Red GueST hOuSe • (618) 946-3444600 W. Main St.

LuCY MAe’S GueST hOuSe • (816) 249-3279312 E. Main St.

PeLICAN INN • (314) 378-1336 • 520 W. Main St.

PeRe MARqueTTe LOdGe & CONFeReNCe CeNTeR • (618) 786-2331 • 13653 Lodge Blvd.

RIVeRPORT GueST hOuSe • (618) 946-3444706 W. Main St.

RIVeRVIeW GueST hOuSe • (618) 806-86731116 W. Main St.

ROWLING RIdGe GueST hOuSe (618) 786-3943 • 14102 N. Springfield

TARA POINT INN (B&B) • (618) 786-3555#1 tara Point ln.

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