Meeting of the Great Rivers All Around Alton 2015 Visitor Guide

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The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitor Center hours:

Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat, Sun & Holidays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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omitted or outdated information.

PHOTO CREDITS: Pete Basola, John Metcalfe, Mark Meyers, Mike Stout, Jeff Tupper, Michael Weaver

& Keith Wedoe

COVER PHOTO: Michael Weaver

COPYRIGHT ©2014 ALTON REGIONAL CONVENTION

& VISITORS BUREAU

CONTACT USphone: (800) ALTON-IL

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

200 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS4 WELCOME

6 MEETING OF THE GREAT RIVERS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY

10 COMMUNITIES

14 SEASONS

17 APPS & MORE

18 HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

28 HAUNTED ALTON

32 SHOPPING

38 WEDDINGS

40 OUTDOORS & NATURE

50 ENTERTAINMENT/ARTS

56 LODGING

64 DINING

78 ORCHARDS & GARDENS

80 HOW TO GET HERE

A LTO N R E G I O N A L C V B B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R SChairperson: Ann Badasch

Vice Chair: Cindy Roth

Secretary/Treasurer: Patty RotermundJoanna Ahlin, Ben Allen, Karen Baker-Brncic, Kim Caughran, Steve Cousley, Leroy Emerick, Dale Hagen, Linda Jun, Jack Leonard, Mike McCormick, Brooke Miller, Dave Miller, Donna Moore, Jennifer Miglionico, Mike Nikonovich, Allison Richars, James Ryan

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INSTAGR AMMERS!Check out the fun these Instagrammers had while visiting the Alton region!

You can share your own experiences by using #ExploreGreatRivers and #EnjoyIllinois in your social media posts.

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Slide into the driver’s seat and come with us on a journey to a place where your worries melt away in the rear view mirror. The scenery is breathtaking, and the moment is yours to seize.

To travel this road is to take a trek back in time, a journey into America’s history and an adventure to an awe-inspiring place. Whether you’re looking for beauty, rugged recreation or a quiet escape, let the rushing waters flowing together at your feet lead to an experience you’ll never forget.

Plan your getaway where the great rivers meet the road at VisitAlton.com.

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MEETING OF THE

GREAT RIVERS NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAYJust 25 miles north of St. Louis on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway is truly a Midwestern treasure with beautiful stretches of roadway cradled by the rolling waters of the Mighty Mississippi River and majestic limestone river bluffs.


MEETING OF THE

GREAT RIVERS NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY

33 Magnificent

Miles of the entire 2,340 miles of the Great

River Road

History1938:

Congress establishes Great River Road

1944: Great River Road

completed from Alton to Jersey County

1966: Final segment of

Great River Road completed to Grafton

1998: Meeting of Great Rivers

designated as Illinois & National Scenic Byway

2007: Named one of seven

wonders in Illinois

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NATURE, HISTORY & MORE along the byway1 Lewis & Clark

State Historic Site2 Lewis & Clark

Confluence Tower3 Wood River Museum

& Visitors Center4a National Great Rivers Research

& Education Center4b National Great Rivers Museum/

Melvin Price Locks & Dam5 Riverlands Migratory

Bird Sanctuary/Audubon Center at Riverlands

6 Alton Riverfront7 Alton Visitor Center

8 Riverview Park9 Piasa Park10 Great Rivers Park11 Clifton Terrace12 Elsah & The Principia13 Chautauqua14 Grafton15 Pere Marquette Cross16 Brussels Ferry17 Two Rivers National

Wildlife Refuge18 Pere Marquette State Park

18 Points along the BY WAY


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O U R P L A C E SThe communities contributing to the Meeting of the Great Rivers All Around Alton provide breathtaking scenes and history at the

confluence of three great American rivers – the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri. Each delivers their own character and culture marked by one-of-a-kind architecture, natural settings, people and events,

which together express the personality of the great rivers. To see for yourself, hop in your car and take a leisurely drive to see the hidden

treasures where the rivers meet the road!

AltonWHISPERING WALL AT LOVEJOY MONUMENT Got a secret? Sit on opposites sides of the Lovejoy Monument and send it through the “whispering wall.” Monument & 5th streets

BrusselsVILLAGE JAIL In this historic village, you can view a reproduction of a one-room jail in the center of town that would have been used to house criminals in the early 1800s. 131 E. Main St.

GodfreyLINDBERGH RELAY STATIONStop by this relay station that was used by famed aviator Charles Lindbergh on mail flights between St. Louis & Chicago. 6810 Godfrey Road

JerseyvilleCHENEY MANSIONLearn about the history of Jersey County in one of the oldest homes in Jerseyville, the Cheney Mansion, which features historical exhibits including a wing that houses a military museum. 601 N. State St.

KampsvilleCENTER FOR AMERICAN ARCHEOLOGYThe stories of past civilizations come to life at the CAA through exhibits describing the 10,000 year pre-history of the lower Illinois River Valley. 100 Broadway St.

OttervilleHAMILTON PRIMARY SCHOOLCheck out the first integrated school in the USA while you’re in town. This historic building was also just recently placed on Illinois’ 10 Most Endangered Historic Places. 107 E. Main St.

Alton I Bethalto I Brussels I East Alton I Elsah I Godfrey Grafton I Hardin I Hartford I Jerseyville I Kampsville I Roxana

South Roxana I Wood River I Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties

Hidden TREASURES

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GraftonILLINOIS

An Exciting Place to Visit...A Great Place to Live.

• Wineries• Eagle Watching• Water Sports• Ziplining and Parasailing• Bike Trails

• Largest State Park in Illinois• Antique Shopping• Food & Lodging• Historic Buildings

4 Seasons of Fun

Grafton, Illinois • 618.786.7000 • EnjoyGrafton.comBuild a home in Grafton and we’ll give you a free, beautiful lot.


ALTONAntique 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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S E A S O N S

TOP 3 THINGS TO DO in the Fall1 Fall color river cruise 2 Fall color drive along the

Great River Road3 Haunted Alton tours

TOP 3 THINGS TO DO in the Winter1 Eagle watching 2 Drive through

Christmas Wonderland3 Holiday house tours

The Meeting of the Great Rivers offers getaways for all seaso ns. During autumn, the fall colors along the bluffs begin to

blush into bright reds, deep oranges and rustic browns maki ng it a beautiful time for a leisurely drive. In winter, eagles

make their home along the river banks. Spot them all during an eagle watching tour or events. When the snow melts,

it’s time for relaxing river cruises and soaking up the sunshine sipping wines along the riverfronts. When summer rolls in,

listen to the sounds of sweet music floating above the river and take in some awesome, jaw-dropping river adventures.

Whatever the season, getaways await for you where the rive rs meet the road.


TOP 3 THINGS TO DO in the Spring1 Mississippi River cruises2 Relax at a winery3 Bird watching

TOP 3 THINGS TO DO in the Summer1 Parasail or zip line

in Grafton2 Soak up the sun

at Raging Rivers3 Enjoy live music at Liberty

Bank Alton Amphitheater

S E A S O N S A L O N G T H E B Y W AY

@summerlove21 #winery #daydate #grafton #aerieswinery

The Meeting of the Great Rivers offers getaways for all seaso ns. During autumn, the fall colors along the bluffs begin to

blush into bright reds, deep oranges and rustic browns maki ng it a beautiful time for a leisurely drive. In winter, eagles

make their home along the river banks. Spot them all during an eagle watching tour or events. When the snow melts,

it’s time for relaxing river cruises and soaking up the sunshine sipping wines along the riverfronts. When summer rolls in,

listen to the sounds of sweet music floating above the river and take in some awesome, jaw-dropping river adventures.

Whatever the season, getaways await for you where the rive rs meet the road.

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Check in W I T H U S

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 CENTER 200 Piasa St., Alton, Il. | 1-800-258-6645 VisitAlton.com | GreatRiversByway.com

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

S O U V E N I R S You can order Alton region-related shirts, books and other souvenirs and have it shipped directly to your house or place of business. There are over 30 items in the store including Piasa Bird T-shirts, Haunted Alton books, stuffed eagles, trumpeter swans and more!VisitAlton.com/Store

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D O W N L O A D T H E A P PWith 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 Google Play Store or in the iTunes Store.VisitAlton.com/Apps

ALTON EAGLE WATCHING Let the Alton Eagle Watching app lead the way to the “Eagle Watching Hot Spots” throughout the region. Share your own eagle spottings and check out all of the eagle watching events.

AUTUMN ROAD TRIPS Looking for the best fall color drives? Download the Autumn Road Trips app to guide you along three scenic routes known for their colors. Check out all of the orchards and roadside stands along the way.

HAUNTED ALTON See for yourself if the shared stories of unexplained ghostly happenings are really true in “One of America’s Most Haunted Small Towns.” Use the app to find some haunted hot spots. Snap a ghostly picture to share with your friends.

ALTON LINCOLN TRAIL Follow Lincoln along Alton’s Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail when you download the app. Navigate from site to site and listen to audio tracks of each site’s unique story.

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A River's Course~ T H R O U G H ~

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Flowing through TIMEICE AGEBeginning with the Ice Age, the forces that formed the river can be traced to ancient glaciers pushing their way down over most of Illinois. Remnants of the period can still be seen etched into the 300-foot ivory bluffs hugging the river and towering above the road along the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway.

The best place to experience the layers of bluff formation is at Great Rivers Park in Godfrey, located five miles from Downtown Alton on Illinois Route 100.

EARLY EXPLORATIONThe first modern-day explorers on the Mississippi, Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, led the first French expedition down the Mississippi River in 1673, seeking a route to the Pacific Ocean. Though they never reached the ocean, the journey was considered a success for the established relationships with

Native American tribes. A cross, visible just north of Grafton near Brussels Ferry, commemorates the explorers as the first to land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Location: Marquette Cross, Illinois Route 100, Grafton

From the beginning of time, people have been drawn to the rivers as a starting point for settlement, exploration, discovery, growth and prosperity. Ancient civilizations established roots on the river’s banks, explorers departed on epic journeys at the river’s mouth and memorable speeches were made with the river mighty waters flowing in the background. Here the intermingling of the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi rivers over time has led to a confluence of ideas and historic moments shaping the fate of our region and turning points in time for our nation. Discover the stories waiting to be told where the rivers meet the road.

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PIASA BIRDWhile traveling the Mississippi River, Father Marquette wrote in his journal a detailed description of the painting of the Piasa Bird on the bluffs. The legend of the Piasa Bird – “bird that devours men” – and its connection to the Native Americans continues to be a local and visitor favorite. Stop to see a replica of the

painting at Piasa Park and learn the story of this treasured legend that you will never forget.

JOURNEY WEST: LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITIONIn the depths of winter on Dec. 12, 1803, Captains Meriwhether Lewis and William Clark gathered 45 men for a military expedition and established the Camp River Dubois in present-day Hartford, Illinois. They would spend the winter performing drills and preparing for the journey of westward expansion, setting forth from the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers on May 14, 1804. Visitors can experience the Illinois side of the story at the Lewis & Clark State Historic site in Hartford, site number one on the National Lewis & Clark Trail. Then, complete the journey with Lewis & Clark with views of the confluence from 150-feet in the air at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower.

Towering 150 feet above the confluence of two of America’s greatest rivers, the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower showcases the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Tours are available for three levels of the tower where visitors can see the natural majesty of the region and vistas of Downtown St. Louis, Alton and other local communities.

50-foot level: See the great 12-foot man-made levy which holds back the waters of the two great rivers

100-foot level: View the actual confluence of the two rivers150-foot level: The skyline of Downtown St. Louis comes into view

Come and watch eagles soar, view the brilliant sunsets or just fly a kite at the tower!

Open Year Round - Days of week vary seasonally

435 Confluence Drive Hartford (618) 251-9101 ConfluenceTower.com

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It was one of the greatest adventures in American history: the exploration of the uncharted and unknown upper Midwest and western United States in search of a water route to the Pacific Ocean. And, it began right here where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi.

This was just the beginning of the adventure which took over two years to complete and catapulted the expedition into the history books. Learn more about the journey, the preparations and read actual excerpts from William Clark’s diary by visiting the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site in Hartford. This is where the true journey into the unknown began!

Open Year Round - Days of week vary seasonally

1 Lewis & Clark Trail, Hartford (618) 251-5811 | CampDubois.com

LEWIS & CLARKState Historic Site


LINCOLN & CIVIL WAR Walk with us and experience Alton’s lasting legacies that

shaped the history of America as you visit 10 Lincoln and Civil War sites. Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd

Lincoln, and Civil War soldiers from both North and South. Lincoln – Douglas Square The final and most important Lincoln-Douglas Debate was held in Alton in October 1858. Two bronze statutes depicting Lincoln and Douglas pose in heated discussion to commemorate the debates that brought national attention to Lincoln. Broadway Street & Landmarks Blvd.

Confederate Prison During the Civil War in 1862, the Alton Prison was reopened as a military prison for Confederate soldiers and southern sympathizers. During the war 1,354 confederate soldiers and approximately 240 Unions soldiers and guards died at the prison due to malnourishment and exposure to diseases such as smallpox. William Street

Confederate Monument Confederate soldiers who died in Alton were laid to rest in the Confederate cemetery with each of their names listed at the base of the monument. 635 Rozier St.

Lovejoy Monument On Nov. 7, 1837, abolitionist and newspaper editor Elijah Lovejoy was murdered as he stood defending his press that was later thrown into the Mississippi River. Today, visitors can pay tribute to this martyr of the abolitionist movement at the tallest man-made monument in Illinois. Monument & 5th streets

Lyman Trumbull House Former Illinois Senator Lyman Trumbull’s house is now a national landmark. Trumbull, Senator and friend of Lincoln, authored the 13th Amendment for the U.S. Constitution which abolished slavery. 1105 Henry St.

Read more about the sites along the Lincoln Trail at VisitAlton.com/Lincoln or download the app.


UNDERGROUND RAILROADLocated in the free state of Illinois, Alton's riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern U.S. Buried beneath the streets of Alton, remnants of this period in history still exist. Old Rock House* Site of the Anti-Slavery Society and a station on the railroad. Corner of College Avenue & Clawson Street, Alton

Alton Museum of History & Art Black Pioneer Room with Underground Railroad message quilt. 2809 College Ave., Alton

Enos Apartments* Underground tunnels exist 15 feet below Third Street and resemble Roman catacombs. 3rd St., Alton

Rocky Fork Church Church originated before the Civil War, when free people and slaves crossed the Mississippi river to begin life in the free state of Illinois. Rocky Fork Road, Godfrey

Hamilton Primary School One of the earliest integrated schools in the state, it was funded through the legacy of Dr. Silas Hamilton. 107 E. Main St., Otterville

Lewis & Clark Community College Site of the former Monticello Women's Seminary where students and faculty were purported abolitionists. Tunnels exist beneath campus buildings. 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey

*Private residence

SHUTTLE TOURS Step on board a shuttle to experience local history, Underground Railroad tours, natural sites and more. Check out VisitAlton.com/Shuttle for a schedule of tours.

Tour ProvidersBLUFF CITY TOURS (618) 550-9291 BluffCityTours.com

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

RIVERBEND TOURS (618) 208-7266


STEAMBOATS AND RIVER INDUSTRY In the early 1800s, Alton was known as a bustling river port with thousands of steamboats docking here and transporting goods as far as New Orleans. Today, the river remains a super highway for transporting goods. Visitors can see the river in action as commercial barges carrying asphalt, corn, soybeans and other commodities pass through the Melvin Price Locks & Dam 26, one of the largest locks on the Mississippi River. Guided tours to the top of the dam (8 stories high) are offered daily so visitors can see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure.

While you are there, check out the interactive displays at the National Great Rivers Museum and discover how the river has shaped the ecology, people, culture and economy throughout time.

Lock & Dam 26 and National Great Rivers Museum #2 Lock & Dam Way Road, Alton | (877) 462-6979


20TH Century DevelopmentsOIL INDUSTRY FINDS HOMEThe great rivers attracted commerce, and it wasn’t surprising when Standard Oil chose Wood River as a location for a new refinery in 1906. Visitors can learn about the oil industry at the refinery museum, which houses vintage gasoline pumps, glass motor oil bottles and other Shell memorabilia.

WOOD RIVER REFINERY WOOD RIVER MUSEUM HISTORY MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER 900 S. Central, Roxana I (618) 255-3718 40 W. Ferguson, Wood River I (618) 254-1993

EDUCATIONAL ROOTS TAKE HOLDIn addition to industrial growth, higher education systems were developed - from military academies to post-secondary education just for women.Monticello Seminary for Women New England sea captain Benjamin Godfrey founded and built the Monticello Seminary for women as a means to give his daughters a Christian education in 1838. Now home to Lewis & Clark Community College, this campus houses landmarks like the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel, built in 1854 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors enjoy strolling through this historic campus to view sculptures, artwork, architecture and gardens. 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey I (618) 468-7000

Shurtleff College & Western Military Academy Upper Alton became an educational haven in the 1800s, serving as the home to Shurtleff College in 1827 and Western Military Academy in 1879. One of Shurtleff College’s most famous graduates was Robert Wadlow, the tallest man to ever walk the earth at 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall. Today, visitors will find a life-size statue of Wadlow on the campus, which is now home to SIUE Dental School. The history of Alton’s educational institutions and a number of artifacts from Wadlow’s life can be viewed at the Alton Museum of History & Art. A monument honoring the graduates of Western Military Academy can be found at the academy’s gates in Upper Alton.

Alton Museum of History & Art 2809 College Ave., Alton I (618) 462-2763

Western Military Academy Memorial 2009 Seminary Ave., Alton

Principia College Located high atop the bluffs in Elsah, visitors find breathtaking scenic overlooks and architecture during a self-guided driving tour of Principia College, the only Christian Scientist college in the world.Designed by renowned San Francisco architect, Bernard Maybeck, the entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is truly an architectural masterpiece. 1 Front Gate Road, Elsah (618) 374-2131


MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES Directory

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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 GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARY • (618) 462-0677 • 401 State St. F M-Sa

HISTORIC MUSEUM OF TORTURE DEVICES • (618) 465-3200 / (866) 465-3205 301 E. Broadway St.

$ Sa-Su

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

WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY MONUMENT • 2009 Seminary St. F 7 days

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BETHALTO HISTORICAL MUSEUM • (618) 377-6514 • 124 W. Main St. F-D Wed

BRUSSELS | 62013

BRUSSELS HISTORIC VILLAGE JAIL • (618) 883-2752 • 131 E. Main St. F 7 days

ELSAH | 62028

PRINCIPIA COLLEGE DRIVING TOUR • (618) 374-2131 • 1 Maybeck Pl. F During daylight

VILLAGE OF ELSAH MUSEUM • (618) 374-2626 • 26 LaSalle St. F-D Seasonal

GODFREY | 62035

BENJAMIN GODFREY CHAPEL • (618) 466-3411 • 5800 Godfrey Rd (L&C Comm. College) F By Appt.

SACAGAWEA STATUE • (618) 466-3411 • 5800 Godfrey Rd. (L&C Comm. College) F 7 days

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

PublciLibrary

3 Locations in Alton:• The Hayner Library

Downtown326 Belle Street

• Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall132 Alton Square Mall

• Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library401 State Street

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PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER • (618) 786-3323 • 13112 Visitor Center Ln. F-D 7 days

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CALHOUN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM(618) 576-2660 • 204 N. County Rd. - Hardin Farm Bureau Bldg.

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HARTFORD | 62048

LEWIS AND CLARK CONFLUENCE TOWER • (618) 251-9101 • 435 Confluence Tower Dr. $ Seasonal

LEWIS AND CLARK STATE HISTORIC SITE #1 • (618) 251-5811 • 1 Lewis & Clark Trail F-D Seasonal

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

CHENEY 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

KAMPSVILLE | 62053

CENTER FOR AMERICAN ARCHEOLOGY • (618) 653-4316 • 100 Broadway St. D Tu-Su

OTTERVILLE | 62052

HAMILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL • (618) 447-4935 • 107 E. Main St. F-D By Appt.

ROXANA | 62084

WOOD RIVER REFINERY HISTORY MUSEUM • (618) 255-3718 • 900 S. Central Ave. F-D W-Th

WOOD RIVER | 62095

WOOD 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

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1. MCPIKE MANSION 2018 Alby St., Alton

Thousands of visitors and paranormal investigators have visited the grounds of the notorious McPike Mansion claiming spirits still roam this property. Some claim the haunts date back to the property before the mansion was even built with Native American ghosts and a residue from a possible Underground Railroad stop.

Other mysterious stories include servants of the

building, a cook in the kitchen and a strange death of a woman in the bathtub. Some even believe that Eleanor and Henry

McPike still roam the corridors of their former

home. All total, more than 11 different spirits have been experienced in recent years.

2. MINERAL SPRINGS MALL 301 E. Broadway, Alton

Once an elegant hotel and spa, its history is filled with tragedy, murders, suicides, natural and accidental deaths, as well as many happy memories. Many of these

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‘One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America’Haunted Alton...History haunts us, and it is definitely haunting Alton, Illinois, "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America." A sordid past of murder, war, death and destruction has led to Alton’s haunted present. Several locations that are noted to be extremely haunted have been featured on television shows on the Travel Channel and Syfy Channel. The following sites can be experienced through guided tour companies on the following page.

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earth-bound spirits remain to haunt, and make their presence felt and known.

3. MILTON SCHOOL HOUSE 1320 Milton Road, Alton

This daunting structure with an evil secret is one of the most active haunts in Alton. The tragic tale of the school involves the unsolved mystery of a young girl brutally raped and murdered, a janitor who committed suicide in the school and the negativity that can still be felt today. The Milton School was featured on the October 2010 Ghost Hunters (TAPS) television show on the Syfy Channel.

4. FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 110 E. 3rd St., Alton

This church is the starting point of Alton Hauntings Tours because of its association with the death of one of its pastors who still haunts visitors to the 100-year old church.

5. MASONIC LODGE 300 State St., Alton

The spirit of a Confederate soldier haunts the basement as he is believed to have been a fellow Mason who died in the nearby Confederate prison.

Haunted Tour ProvidcrsAlton's Haunted Odyssey began in 1992 when Marlene Lewis and Antoinette created the area's first haunted tour. They now offer trolley tours that take you through the most haunted parts of Alton. AltonHauntedTours.com | (618) 462-3861

Alton Hauntings Tours offer an entertaining and spine-tingling trip into the unknown. Visitors will see sites that have become nationally known, like the old Alton penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, Enos Sanitarium and others. AltonHauntings.com (888) GHOSTLY

Mineral Springs Haunted Tours will guide the way as they take visitors on a walking tour of Downtown Alton followed by an exclusive investigation of all four floors of the Mineral Springs Hotel – a site of murder, suicide and accidental deaths. Cap the evening off beckoning the afterworld through a séance and tarot card readings. MineralSpringsHauntedTours.com (866) 465-3205

McPike Mansion is readily known today in paranormal circles for its hauntings. The grounds are often visited by ghost hunters and haunted tour groups in the area. When looking at photos of the mansion, it is not uncommon to find orbs, balls of light, even figures appearing in the windows that were not visible when the photo was taken. McPikeMansion.com | (618) 462-3348

MineralSpringsHauntedTours.com301 E. Broadway, Alton 618.465.3200

Walking Ghost Tours& Haunted OvernightsWalking Ghost Tours& Haunted Overnights

HistoricMuseumOfTorture.com301 E. Broadway, Alton 618.465.3200

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Stroll the main streets of our villages and towns to shop for rare finds and the best in local wares. Treasure hunters love Alton’s Downtown Shopping District with more than a dozen antique shops specializing in everything from Depression glass and vintage toys to early American furniture and fixtures. Take home unique gifts and mementos of your stay where the rivers meet the road.

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ANTIQUES

ALTON | 62002

ALTON ANTIQUE CENTER • (618) 463-0888401 E. Broadway St., Lower Level

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

AUNT SHA'S COTTAGE FURNITURE307 E. Broadway St. • (618) 420-1882

CORKY'S EMPORIUM • (618) 623-56504754 Humbert Rd.

COUNTRY MEADOWS • (618) 465-1965401 E. Broadway

GEORGE STREET ANTIQUE MALL108 George St. • (618) 396-2231

J & K TRASH TO TREASURES • (618) 558-1834321 E. Broadway St.

J & P’S EDELWEISS • (618) 741-8749435 E. Broadway St.

MINERAL SPRINGS MALL (618) 465-3200 • 301 E. Broadway St.

PRAIRIE PEDDLER ANTIQUES • (618) 465-6114413 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

WILD HARE EMPORIUM • (618) 465-37352 W. Broadway St.

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

BETHALTO | 62010

CRAFT & ANTIQUE MALL • (618) 377-930760 Airport Plaza

GODFREY | 62035

CRAFT & ANTIQUE MALL 2 • (618) 466-99975707 Godfrey Rd.

MY ANTIQUE STORE • (618) 466-16161007 W. Delmar Ave.

REFLECTIONS ANTIQUES • (618) 466-20128502 Montclaire Ave.

GRAFTON | 62037

GOLDEN EAGLE ANTIQUES • (618) 786-3333300 E. Main St.

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

LA RENCONTRE GIFTS & ANTIQUES (618) 786-2089 • 4 W. Clinton St.

TREASURES PAST & PRESENT RESALE SHOP (618) 786-3797 • 1504 W. Main St.

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

STATE STREET ANTIQUES & JIM’S ATTIC(618) 498-1440 • 115 N. State St.

SPECIALTY SHOPS

ALTON | 62002

ALTON MERCANTILE SOUVENIRS (618) 465-6676 • 200 Piasa St.

ALTON'S REAL DEALS • (618) 433-9960237 Delmar

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.

CARAVAN RESALE SHOP(618) 462-6434 • 114 Broadway

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.

ENCHANTED FINDS • 200 State St.

ENCORE THRIFT SHOP • (618) 581-6220302 E. Broadway

FREW'S BRIDAL • (618) 466-8820 • 305 Piasa St.

GIFT BOX • 300 E. Broadway

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

HAZEL2BLUE, INC. (618) 433-8300 • 2521 State St.

JMC DESIGN GALLERY CO-OP • (618) 463-0566726 Belle St.

MISSISSIPPI MUD POTTERY • (618) 462-7573310 E. Broadway St.

MOSAIC’S FINE FASHIONS(618) 463-7005 • 110 W. 3rd St.NEEDFUL THINGS(618) 433-8390 • 301 E. BroadwayNEW FRONTIERS HOME FURNISHINGS (618) 465-8868 • 101 W. 3rd St.

OLIVE OIL MARKETPLACE • (618) 304-3769108 W. 3rd St.

PIASA PHOTO • (618) 462-3337 • 215 Piasa St.

PICTURE THIS & MORE • (618) 466-0940520A W. Delmar Ave.

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SANTA CRUZ IMPORTS & EXPORTS(618) 623-6200 • 907 E. Broadway St.

SECOND READING BOOK SHOP(618) 462-2830 • 16 E. Broadway St.

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) 616-4291 • 301 E. Broadway

TANGLED TINSEL CHRISTMAS TREE FARM & GIFT SHOPPE (618) 465-7036 • #5 Christmas Tree Ln.

TED’S MOTORCYCLE WORLD • (618) 462-30304103 Humbert Rd.

THE HIVE • (618) 363-6700 • 100 W. Third St.

WHITE BIRCH • (618) 466-9100701 W. Delmar Ave.

WILD TRAK BIKES • (618) 462-25741001 E. Broadway

BETHALTO | 62010

BETHALTO PARTY WORLD • (618) 377-474360 Airport Plaza

HOMESTEAD FLEA MARKET • (618) 377-04525205 State Rte. 140

EAST ALTON | 62024

COMMUNITY SEED & FEED • (618) 259-8270300 N. Shamrock St.

CRAFTY PARADISE • (618) 433-9368410 Grand Ave.

ELSAH | 62028

CROCKER & SPRINGER POTTERY (618) 466-8624 • 25337 Beltrees Rd.

GODFREY | 62035

CHOCOLATE AIR • (618) 593-66493306 Godfrey 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.

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

SHOPS AT BEVERLY FARMS(618) 466-1187 • 6133 Humbert Rd.

GOLDEN EAGLE | 62036

J.L. KRAFTS & FLOWERS • (618) 883-2490RR #1 Box 234 Rose Ln.

GRAFTON | 62037

NO. 15 MAIN • (618) 593-2103 • 15 E. Main

AERIE'S GROUNDS & GIFTS(618) 786-8438 • 800 Timber Ridge Dr.

BUENA VISTA JEWELRY • (618) 581-8586800 Timber Ridge Dr.

FLEA FLICKERS COLLECTIBLES • 126 E. Main St.

GIFT BOX RIVERSIDE • 225 E. Main St.

GRAFTON FUDGE & ICE CREAM(618) 786-3700 • 321 E. Main St.

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

IRON DECOR & MORE • (618) 786-23431406 W. Main St.

JENI J’S GIFTS & GUEST HOUSES(618) 786-2737 • 120-301 W. Main St.

NEW TO YOU • (618) 786-2907 • 315 E. Main St.

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

WALKER'S "THIS AND THAT" SHOP (618) 709-3804 • 128 E. Main St.

WHITE PELICAN • (618) 780-9197 • 127 E. Main St.

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

BEYOND THE BACKYARD GATE (618) 498-7800 • 203 N. Jefferson

IMAGES OF HOLLYWOOD • (618) 639-8080116 S. State St.

LULA BELLS • (618) 639-1200 • 519 S. State St.

NATURE KIST NUTRITION CENTER110 E. Exchange • (618) 498-6060

OUTRAGEOUS OUTDOORS • (618) 639-4867902 S. State St.

PEG’S FLOWER COTTAGE • (618) 498-5371707 W. Pearl St.

WOOD RIVER | 62095

FABRIC 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) 406-3334 • 6 S. 6th St.


RETAIL STORES

ALTON | 62002

ALTON SQUARE MALL • (618) 465-5500200 Alton Square Mall Dr.

CATO FASHIONS • (618) 465-92801837 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

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.

GODFREY | 62035

WALMART SUPER CENTER • (618) 433-3008 6660 Godfrey Rd.

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

CATO FASHIONS • (618) 498-42801404 Windy Lane

WALMART SUPER CENTER • (618) 498-77441316 S. State St.

WOOD RIVER | 62095

WALMART SUPER CENTER • (618) 259-0290610 Wesley Dr.

PHARMACIES

ALTON | 62002

CVS/PHARMACY • (618) 463-77112422 College Ave.

CVS/PHARMACY • (618) 466-12112701 Godfrey Rd.

WALGREENS • (618) 462-42911650 Washington Ave.

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

BETHALTO | 62010

WALGREENS • (618) 258-0822172 E. MacArthur Dr.

EAST ALTON | 62024

WALGREENS • (618) 258-0350550 W. St. Louis Ave.

HARDIN | 62047

FOX FAMILY PHARMACY • (618) 576-2619110 N. County Road

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

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

WOOD RIVER | 62095

CVS/PHARMACY • (618) 254-36101 W. Edwardsville Rd.

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

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Intersection of Homer Adams Pkwy (Rt. 3) and Alton Square Mall Drive

Monday-Saturday 10am-9pmSunday 12noon-6pm

618-465-5500www.shopaltonsquare.com

Macys - JCPenney - Many Fine Specialty Stores

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GREAT RIVERS, Great Weddings

You’ve waited for the proposal and spent countless nights dreaming of the perfect wedding day. Maybe you’re standing beneath a canopy of trees with the river flowing behind you or exchange vows in a quaint historic chapel. Perhaps you will celebrate by raising a glass to toast a lifetime together at a riverside winery. Now is the time to start making those dreams come true and planning a picture perfect day. From choosing a picturesque venue to draping your event in flowers, you’ll find the resources you need available to help you plan each detail to complete your destination wedding day where the rivers meet the road.

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WEDDING DestinationsLocation, Location, Location. Good advice to follow in order to take the stress off the bride. The area is full of outdoor and indoor venues offering scenic beauty and elegant ambiance for an exchange of vows or nuptial celebration. Whether you choose a garden, park or church, the unique place is sure to make a statement, and make the day extra special.

Wedding Venues

Where Groups Meet the River RoadWho wants to travel alone? The Alton region, just 25 minutes north of St. Louis, is a great destination for groups, meeting planners, family reunions and sporting event planners looking for a group-friendly destination. We have an experienced sales staff ready to serve you and customize an itinerary for your next group event or outing.

For help planning your group event, call us at (800) 258-6645.

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Beall Mansion

Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel at LCCC

Gordon Moore Park/ Nan Elliott Rose Garden

Grafton Winery & Brewhaus

Hakuna Matata Riverboat

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower

Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater

Pere Marquette Lodge

Riverview Park

Terrace Conference Center at Aerie's

The Loading Dock

Wood River Historic Chapel

Find more unique venues, caterers, photographers, florists, transportation and more at

Weddings.VisitAlton.com

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Nature & Hiking TrailsThe Audubon Center at Riverlands The trails here are the perfect place to begin your wildlife viewing within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Designated as a Globally Important Bird Area, nature-lovers will find an abundant array of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and wading birds. Choose between five trails ranging from 1 - 3 miles each. 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton (636) 899-0090 | Riverlands.Audubon.org

Gordon Moore Park Cast 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

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• Is the ideal place to see over 300 different species of birds throughout the year including the Double Crested Cormorants and the rare Wilson’s Plover.

• More than 1,000 Trumpeter Swans wintered in the 3,700 acre Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in 2014.

• Bald Eagles are often seen hunting in the bays and waterways surrounding the Audubon Center during the winter.

• Spotting scopes are available at the Center for up close and personal bird viewing.• When it comes to blending the serenity of the natural world with the excitement of

birding, the Audubon Center at Riverlands has created an ideal spot to reconnect with nature and the wonders that make our region so unique.

The Center is opened 7 days a week from 8am-4pm. Please see website for holiday closings. 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton (636) 899-0090 | riverlands.audubon.org

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LaVista Park to Clifton Terrace Park On the edge of the LaVista Community Park, this 1 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

Olin Nature Preserve at The Nature Institute Hundreds 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. 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey (618) 466-9930 | TheNatureInstitute.org

McCully Heritage Project With 40 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 advance arrangements. R.R. #1, Box 130, Kampsville | (618) 653-4867 McCullyHeritage.org

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge As an important link in the chain of migrating species along the Mississippi Flyway, witness waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds and song birds. 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, Box107, Brussels (618) 883-2524 | FWS.gov/Midwest/TwoRivers

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Bike TrailsAlton Bike Trail This .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 Hartford) This 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

Great Rivers Bird & Bike Trail (Hartford to Grafton) Endorsed 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 | VisitAlton.com

Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail (Alton to Grafton) Beginning 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

Education & ConservationMelvin Price Locks & Dam See the best view of Alton and the Mississippi River from eight stories in the air atop the Melvin Price Locks & Dam. As one of the largest locks on the Mississippi River, the Melvin Price Locks & Dam is key to the transportation of soybeans, corn, grain, asphalt and other commodities. Take a guided tour of this fun attraction in Alton, Illinois, and see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure. 2 Lock & Dam Way Road, Alton | (618) 462-6979 | MTRF.org

National Great Rivers Research & Education Center The scientists at NGRREC are dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them. Visit the Field Station for a glimpse of the outcomes of this important research. 1 Confluence Way, East Alton | (618) 468-2900 | NGRREC.org

TreeHouse Wildlife Center See a live American Bald Eagle up close and personal when you visit the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. The Center is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured wildlife. Unfortunately, some of these animals are unable to be returned to the wild. Come visit the animals or take part in educational programs and events. 23956 Green Acres Rd, Dow | (618) 466-2990 TreeHouseWildlifeCenter.com

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OUTDOOR AdventuresThe river is the place to be on your quest for outdoor recreation. Dangle your fishing line off the dock in the hopes of feeling a tug from one of the world’s largest catfish. Be captain for a day when you take the helm to ride the waves. Go for non-stop thrills gliding through a canopy of trees on a zipline or soaring high above the mighty Mississippi parasailing. Choose your own adventure where the rivers meet the road.

Horseback RidingPERE MARQUETTE RIDING STABLES IL Rte. 100, Grafton (618) 786-2156

ParasailingCAPTAIN ANDY'S PARASAIL Grafton Harbor at 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 222-9000 GraftonParasail.com

Shooting FacilitiesWINCHESTER SHOOTING FACILITIES 600 Powder Mill Rd., East Alton (618) 258-2633 ShootWinchester.com

ZiplineGRAFTON ZIPLINE ADVENTURES 800 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton (618) 786-8439 GraftonZipline.com

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Bait ShopsBLUFF CITY TACKLE 2813 E. Broadway St., Alton (618) 465-6175 BluffCityTackle.com

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

Boat ToursGRAFTON RIVER ADVENTURES 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678 GraftonHarbor.net

SPIRIT OF PEORIA (800) 258-6645

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

MarinasOur 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

WATER Recreation

Parasail along the Majestic Bluffs of the Mississippi River!

Open weekends Reservations Recommended

Located at Grafton Harbor Marina618-222-9000

www.GraftonParasail.com

Fly High – Stay Dry!

PROGRAMS

SERVICES

TransportationMeals on Wheels

TravelFoster Grandparents

Jennifer Bishop’s School of Dance

Wellness & Fitness CenterInformation & Assistance

Home CareCare Transitions

Events & ActivitiesSchool House Grill & Dining

(618)-465-3298WWW.SENIORSERVICESPLUS.ORG

BY WAY D R IVI N G TO U R G U I D E Available at VisitAlton.com or at the Alton Visitor Center


618-786-7678 | graftonharbor.net | 210 West Water Street | Grafton, IL 62037

Come check out our floating winery!

5 Anchor Marina with Deluxe AmenitiesAmazing Nautical & Wine Gift Shop Boat RentalRiverboat Cruises: Corporate,

Wine, Sunset, Haunted, Fall Colors, Wedding Ceremonies & more!

MAGNIFICENT MARINA FEATURES INCLUDE:

Floating Docks • Luxury BathroomsFull Service Fuel • Satellite TV & Wi-FiSwimming Pool & Hot Tub • Laundry

Convenience Store & Deli • Much MoreGreat Transient Rates Available • Reservations Encouraged

(618) 462-9860

B OATI N G O N TH E BY WAY G U I D E Available at VisitAlton.com or at the Alton Visitor Center


Discover your river today

FREE ADMISSIONOpen 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 days a week Free Lock & Dam tours: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day

618.462.6979 #2 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, ILwww.MTRF.orgwww.facebook.com/GreatRivers

At the confluence of three great rivers sits the National Great Rivers Museum and Melvin Price Locks and Dam. Here you can experience the Mississippi River and

immerse yourself in the history, culture and ecology of the region. Tour the Mel Price Locks and Dam and discover how the system works as a stairway for boats on the

Upper Mississippi River and how this river provides a critical transportation corridor. During your visit you will also learn how the Mississippi River serves as one of the major migratory bird flyways and how it has inspired musicians, writers and artists

throughout the ages.

NATIONAL GREAT RIVERS MUSEUMat Melvin Price Locks and Dam


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

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

ROLLING HILLS GOLF CLUB 5731 yards, 72 par 5801 Pierce Lane, Godfrey | (618) 466-8363 RollingHillsGC.com

THE WOODLANDS GOLF CLUB 6401 yards, 72 par 2839 Harris Lane, Alton (618) 462-1456 | PlaytheWoodlands.com

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

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

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

GolfBook your Golf Package early and make sure you play some of the best courses in the region before leaving town.


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With the river as a muse, you can’t go wrong when the local artists take center stage. The sounds of soothing jazz and acoustic strings echo off the river from the Downtown Alton Dining District. Pull up a stool at legendary local hangouts or dance the night away. If the theater is more your style, the Alton Little Theater will leave you laughing in the aisles and crying out for more. Or, roll the dice at Argosy Casino Alton. Great times are yours to be had where the rivers meet the road.

Great GamingArgosy Casino Alton Argosy Casino Alton offers three floors of gaming action, featuring more than 1,000 of your favorite slots (from penny to $25 machines) plus Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and other exciting table games. Whether you're in the mood for a delicious entree or just a quick bite they have you covered. #1 Piasa St., Alton | (800) 711-GAME

Off Track Betting Horse 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) 462-3730

Great MusicALTON LITTLE THEATER 2450 N. Henry St., Alton (618) 462-6562 I AltonLittleTheater.org

ALTON MUNICIPAL BAND AltonMunyBand.org

ALTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey (618) 463-6933 I AltonSymphony.org

GREATER ALTON CONCERT ASSOCIATION 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey (618) 468-4222 I AltonConcerts.org

GREAT RIVERS CHORAL SOCIETY (618) 466-7219 I GRCS-sing.org

LIBERTY BANK ALTON AMPHITHEATER 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton (800) 258-6645 I AltonAmphitheater.com

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Alton Little Theater

Come take your seat for Alton Little Theater’s 81st performance season featuring its award-winning directors and

lively ALT cast members.

From free-wheeling comedies to foot-tapping musicals, ALT has entertained audiences for over eight decades, which makes it the longest running community theater in the state of Illinois.

Buy your tickets now for the whole family!

For dates & tickets visit our website: AltonLittleTheater.orgor call our Box Office at: (618) 462-6562

2015 SEASON

Also coming in 2015 ...“Forbidden Broadway” -- Musical

“A Nice Family Gathering” -- Comedy“Miracle on South Division Street” -- Holiday

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Great ArtsHundreds of artists make their home in the Meeting of the Great Rivers all around Alton. Taking their inspiration from the river, the artistic talent is unique and admired by all. The Jacoby Arts Center in Downtown Alton hosts special exhibits throughout the year featuring local artists. The center is open to the community with classes for adults and children, as well as workspace for budding artists. Artists in action can be found at some of the shops on Broadway that have become favorites of the locals and visitors alike.

ALTON STAINED GLASS WORKS 412 E. Broadway, Alton I (618) 462-4145

JACOBY ARTS CENTER 627 E. Broadway, Alton I (618) 462-5222

MISSISSIPPI MUD POTTERY 310 E. Broadway, Alton I (618) 462-7573

STONE BRIDGE VALLEY ART CENTER Route 100, Michael I (618) 576-9235

THE WHITE PELICAN 127 E. Main, Grafton I (618) 780-9197

MONTICELLO SCULPTURE GARDENS 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey (618) 466-7000 I LC.edu

310 E. Broadway | Alton, IL 62002618-462-7573

mississippimudpottery.comSun-Mon 12-4 | Tues CLOSED

Wed-Sat 10-5


There’s only one place that surrounds you in real casino excitement. With the best variety of

games, dining that can handle any appetite, and live entertainers who deliver crowd-pleasing

performances, it’s no wonder players always say, “Argosy Casino Alton, that’s My Kinda Place.”

MY KINDA FUN

Must be 21. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

#1 Piasa Street F 1-800-711-GAME F argosyalton.com

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FAMILY RecreationBowling & PinballBOWL HAVEN 3003 Washington Ave., Alton (618) 465-BOWL

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

AIRPORT PLAZA BOWL 4 Erwin Plegge Blvd., Bethalto (618) 377-2131

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

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

Family FunMISSION READY OUTDOOR LASER TAG 4549 Titchenal Road, Brighton (618) 717-2117

EAST ALTON ICE ARENA 631 Lewis & Clark Blvd., East Alton (618) 254-7465

RAGING RIVERS WATER PARK 100 Palisades Pkwy., Grafton (618) 786-2345

AQUATIC CENTER 670 Whitelaw Ave., Wood River (618) 251-3110

Movie TheatersAMC EASTGATE SHOWPLACE 6 625 Lewis & Clark Blvd., East Alton (618) 254-6058

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

All concerts are presented at Hatheway Cultural Center on the Godfrey campus of Lewis & Clark Community College. For more information and tickets call 618-468-4222 or check out our website: www.altonconcerts.org

Greater Alton Concert Association

Rob Verdi “Saxsational” January 25

Al SimmonsFebruary 15

Ambassadors of Harmony- March 7

Dean ChristopherApril 19

The DiamondsSeptember 20

Charles GlennOctober 25


GREAT Rest

Rest your weary head with a variety of comfortable lodging options. Step into a life of luxury and pampered pleasures at award-winning bed and breakfast inns. Enjoy all the privacy and comforts of home when you stay a while at area guest houses. Be our guest at area hotels offering modern accommodations and a relaxing stay. After your busy day, slip into sweet slumbers where the rivers meet the road.

LODGING Directory

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TARA POINT INN & COTTAGES (B&B) (618) 786-3555 • #1 Tara Point Dr.

THE BIRDHOUSE (484) 808-2473 • 1 E. Water St.

THE LOADING DOCK GUEST HOUSES (618) 786-3494 • 401 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 SHANTY VACATION RENTAL (618) 406-1522 • 715 W. Main St.

HARDIN | 62047

CABIN AT BLUEBERRY RIDGE FARM(618) 576-2589 • HC 61 Box 38, Degerlia Hollow

MICHAEL | 62065

WHITE TALES LODGE(618) 576-8253 • Michael Hollow Road, Box 34A

MOZIER | 62070

BAYTOWN GUEST HOUSE • (618) 232-1223IL Rte. 96

HOTELS & MOTELS

ALTON | 62002

ATRIUM HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER (618) 462-1220 • 3800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

BEST WESTERN PLUS PARKWAY HOTEL (618) 433-9900 • 1900 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

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

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

GODFREY | 62035

REDWOOD MOTEL • (618) 466-37155609 Godfrey Rd.


KINDER’S NO WAKE INN • (618) 883-2586RR1, Box 50A

GRAFTON | 62037

AERIE'S LODGING & TERRACE CONFERENCE CENTER • (618) 786-8439 • 800 Timber Ridge

PERE MARQUETTE LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER • (618) 786-2331 • 13653 Lodge Blvd.

RUEBEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT (618) 786-2315 • 217 E. Main St.

HARDIN | 62047

HARDIN HOTEL • (618) 576-9003 • 208 N. County Rd.

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

JERSEYVILLE HARVEST INN • (618) 498-6886730 S. State St.

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

B&BS, GUEST HOUSES & CABINS

ALTON | 62002

BEALL MANSION (B&B) • (618) 474-9100407 E. 12th St.

GEORGE STREET SUITES • (618) 433-94031106, 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.

THE SUMMIT STREET GUESTHOUSE(314) 218-5737 • 632 Summit St.

ELSAH | 62028

GREEN TREE INN BED & BREAKFAST (B&B)(618) 374-2821 • 15 Mill St.

MAPLE LEAF COTTAGE INN (B&B)(618) 374-1684 • 12 Selma St.

GRAFTON | 62037

AERIE'S LODGING & TERRACE CONFERENCE CENTER(618) 786-8439 • 800 Timber Ridge

BRAINERD CABIN(618) 946-9130 • 400 Market St.

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.

JENI J’S GIFTS & GUEST HOUSES (618) 786-2737 • 120-214 W. Main St.

LaMARSH HOUSE (618) 946-9130 • 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 • (618) 713-0719 • 520 W. Main St.

PERE MARQUETTE LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER • (618) 786-2331 • 13653 Lodge Blvd.

RIVER PORT GUEST HOUSE • (618) 946-3444706 W. Main St.

RIVER VIEW GUEST HOUSE • (618) 806-86731116 W. Main St.

RIVERFRONT GUEST HOUSE • (314) 497-4834711 W. Main St.

ROWLING RIDGE GUEST HOUSE (618) 786-3943 • 14102 N. Springfield

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A stay to remember in downtown Grafton.

Historic hotel nestled on the bank of the Mississippi River.

217 E. Main St. | Grafton, IL 62037 | (618) 786-2315 RuebelHotel.com



THE GREEN TREE INNBed & Breakfast

15 Mill StreetHistoric Elsah, Il 62028

618-374-2821

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THE GREEN TREE INNBed & Breakfast

15 Mill StreetHistoric Elsah, Il 62028

618-374-2821

AwardWinning618-474-9100 • 1-866-The-BEALL

407 E. 12th St. • Alton, IL

beallmansion.com

WHIRLPOOLS • FIREPLACES • CHOCOLATES

AwardWinningAwardWinning

Visit us on the web at www.lucymaes.com

Lucy Mae’s

Victorian Charm near thebanks of the MississippiAdorable Two unit guesthouse for up to six adults

Reservations:(816) 249-3279

Guest House312 East Main Street,Grafton, Illinois 62037

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Elsah ... the village that

time forgot

The Green Tree InnThe Cultured Table Bistro

Maple Leaf Cottageswww.elsah.org


• Gas Fireplaces• Brick Courtyards

• 1-2 Bedroom Units• Private Accomodations

DAILY | WEEKLY | MONTHLY | EXTENDED STAY | CORPORATE RATES

• HOME AWAY FROM HOME• ROMANTIC GETAWAY• BUSINESS TRAVEL

618-465-0123617 State St. | Alton, IL | www.haagenhaus.com

Whatever your lodging needs . . .

Within walking distance to the Casino and the Scenic Byway

. . . Häagen Hausis designed to accomodate.

Located one block from Downtown Alton

LO O K F O R G R E AT

overnight dealsat VisitAlton.com/Deals-Packages



Lewis and Clark’s 2015 summer garden showwill showcase edible (and drinkable!) plants aimed at

connecting garden visitors and students with their food source. Both beautiful and productive, Garden of Eatin’

will inspire visitors to plant their own gardens and share the bounty of their harvests with friends and neighbors.

Plantings will change throughout the summer season Plantings will change throughout the summer season from May–September, with the peak time of show and

harvest expected in late July and early August.

For more information visitwww.lc.edu/gardenofeatin


GREAT

Eats

Fabulous food and drink

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Pull up a chair at our table for a feast of flavors. Indulge in a sampling of the local fare – puffed pillows of toasted ravioli, fried hot fish sandwiches and juicy, mouthwatering pepperloin steaks finished off with a warm slice of homemade apple praline pie. Dig in to great dishes when you dine at the local restaurants where the rivers meet the road.

Dining TraditionsNothing beats taking a taste adventure on your travels and exploring the local flavors, with locally-owned restaurants and fourth generation family establishments serving up guest favorites for 20, 30 and even more than 75 years. Dine with the locals and order up their favorites.

Castelli’s at 255 Established in 1937FAVORITE DISH: Talk-N-Chic fried chicken

Tony's Established in 1954FAVORITE DISH: Pepperloin and Pastas

My Just Desserts Established in 1986FAVORITE DISH: Mrs. Ledbetter's Pie or Chicken Salad

Josephine's Established in 1979FAVORITE DISH: Josephine's Special Crystal Bowl Salad

Fast Eddies Bon Air Established in 1981 FAVORITE DISH: Big Elwood on a Stick

Fin Inn Established in 1981FAVORITE DISH: Turtle Soup and Catfish Fritters

The Loading Dock Established in 1992FAVORITE DISH: Dockside Salsa

Johnson's Corner Established in 1979FAVORITE DISH: Pork Tenderloin

DON 'T

Miss All-Star Restaurant WE E K

July 10-19, 2015 AltonRestaurantWeek.com

January 16-25, 2015 AltonRestaurantWeek.com

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Microbrews & Craft BeersNot only is the Alton region teeming with wineries and a historical tradition of fantastic dining establishments, it’s also becoming home to microbreweries and locally-made craft beers.

Old Bakery Beer Company is opening its doors in historic, downtown Alton in early 2015. Old Bakery Beer will offer four year-round beers, including a Wheat IPA, Rye Pale Ale, Mild Brown Ale, and a Pilsner-style Beer, as well as several rotating seasonals and local guest taps. 400 Landmarks Boulevard, Alton

Ridgebrook Brewery has six different craft beers that are available at Alton Sports Tap, Ropers Regal Beagle, Tony's Ranch House and Piasa Winery.

Grafton Brewhaus has a diverse and satisfying menu of beers for you to sample and enjoy including popular seasonal brews. You may even take some home in one of their Growlers. 300 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3001

Templar Brewing has a golden ale, brown ale and an IPA that are available in select bars & restaurants in the Alton region.

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Great Rivers, Great WinesHere in the Alton region, Napa Valley meets the Mississippi Valley, where you’ll find fine award-winning wines, grown from soil enriched by the rolling waters of America’s great rivers. Light, crisp fruity wines are the perfect pair for your picnic lunch, while the blend of Cabernet, Zinfandel and Syrah marry for a smooth red wine, best sipped slowly with a river view. Visitors can savor every sip as they enjoy the spectacular scenic views available at each unique location.

@nikib248 Like Strawberry Wine…with my best friends!! #strawberry #wine #bffs #love #grafton #winery #travel #allaroundalton #fun #girlsnightout #mygirls #visitalton

AERIE’S RIVERVIEW WINERY The 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-SIPS | 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 & BREWHAUS Award-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

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 Wines should be enjoyed and paired with good friends. Bring a friend and sample the Forsee wines, featuring French influences in both the vines the family grows and wines they create right here in Illinois. 225 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-9463 | 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

= Locally Made & Bottled


31 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 618-462-5881 (phone)618-462-4412 (fax)

www.MyJustDesserts.org

My Just DessertsSoups, Salads, Sandwiches,

Homemade Pies!Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fresh daily

We also serve a variety of delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. Our menu changes daily based upon what the kitchen is craving at that particular moment so you’ll never have the same thing two days in a row around our place.

We’re located downtown in historic Alton Illinois just a few blocks from the river.

Stop by and taste one of our famous homemade pies, a 1/2 lb. chicken salad sandwich or both – you’ll be glad you did!

Search for JustDesserts in your smartphone app store!


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300 STATE • (618) 463-5555 • 300 State St. $$ • • P Tu-Sa

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

BLUFF CITY GRILL • (618) 433-8288 • 102 W. 9th St. $-$$ • • • BG Tu-Su

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

CAPTAIN’S TABLE BUFFET - ARGOSY CASINO(800) 711-GAME • #1 Piasa St.

$$ • • • BU W-Su

CASTELLI'S RESTAURANT AT 255 • (618) 462-4620• 3400 Fosterburg Rd. $$ • • • AM/ITA Tu-Su

CHEZ MARILYN • (618) 465-8071 • 119 W. Third St. $-$$ • • • AM 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

ELIJAH P.'S BURGERS AND BREWS • (618) 433-8445 • 401 Piasa St. $-$$ AM Early 2015

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

FRANCO’S RESTAURANT/ATRIUM • (618) 462-12203800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

$$ • • • • 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 • 350 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. $-$$ • • • AM/BU 7 days

HISTORIC MIDTOWN RESTAURANT • (618) 433-8151 • 1026 E. 7th St. $$ • • • AM 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 • 2530 State St. $-$$ • • AM 7 days

JOHNSON’S CORNER RESTAURANT • (618) 465-5640 • 2000 State St. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

LA MIA CUCINA • (618) 466-6449 • 2510 B. State St. $ • • • ITA M-F

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-GAME • #1 Piasa St. $$ • • STK/AM W-Su

DINING Directory

PRICE: (approx price per meal) $ = Under $7 • $$ = $7–$15 • $$$ = over $15FOOD TYPE: AM = American • BBQ = Barbeque • BG = Bar & Grill • BU = Buffet • GRK = Greek • ITA = ItalianM = Mexican • P = Pizza • SF = Seafood • S/S = Soup/Salad/Sandwich • STK = Steaks • T = Tapas


THE FIRST AND ONLY FAMILY-OWNED/OPERATED RESTAURANT SERVING THE

AREA FOR OVER 75 YEARS!Famous Fried Chicken

Steaks & SeafoodHomemade Pasta & Sauces

Roman House SaladFull Bar & Wine List

Dine in, Take out, DeliveryLarge Groups & Private Parties

castellis255.comsign up to receive special promotions

618-462-46203400 Fosterburg Rd. (O� 255 Exit 13)

Alton, IL 62002

PATIOOPEN!

www.chezmarilyn.com

Third Street, Downtown Alton

618-465-8071618-465-8071618-465-8071

OUTDOOR PATIO

Wed./Fri./SatLive MusicLive MusicLive Music

WOWMartinis& Large BeerSelections• Appetizers

• Salads• Sandwiches (including build your own burger)• Pasta• Entrees• Flat Bread Pizza

The Place...for Lunch &

Dinner

Chez M

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180 E. Center St., Alton(618) 465-6433

Dine In • Carry Out

Home of the famous

pork tenderloin sandwich!

2000 State St. | Alton, IL 62002(618) 465-5640


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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

SPECTATORS BAR & GRILL • (618) 465-2695 • 3003 Washington Ave. $-$$ • • AM 7 days

STATE STREET MARKET • (618) 462-8800 • 208 State St. $-$$ • • S/S Tu-Sa

TONY’S RESTAURANT • (618) 462-8384 • 312 Piasa St. $$ • • ITA/AM Tu-Su

TONY’S PROHIBITION LOUNGE & 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

VILLAGE INN PANCAKE HOUSE • (618) 462-8750 • 2611 College Ave. $ • • • AM 7 days

WOODSTOCK LOUNGE • (618) 465-9618 • 638 E. Broadway St. $ • • • BG 7 days

BATCHTOWN | 62006

CEDAR 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

BETHALTO | 62010

EAGLE’S NEST RESTAURANT • (618) 377-0697 • 117 E. Bethalto Dr. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

EL MEZCAL • (618) 377-8902 • 705 Texas Blvd. $-$$ • • • M 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

NEW CHINA BUFFET • (618) 377-3333 • 133 E. Bethalto Dr. $ • • BU 7 days

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

THE GRIND HOUSE CAFÉ • (618) 377-0760 • 333 W. Bethalto Dr. #B $ • • AM 7 days

BRIGHTON | 62012

REETA MARIE'S COUNTRY STORE • (618) 372-0120 • 402 S. Maple St. $$ • S/S Su-F

BRUSSELS | 62013

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

WITTMOND’S RESTAURANT • (618) 883-2345 • 108 Main St. $$ • • • AM F-M

PRICE: (approx price per meal) $ = Under $7 • $$ = $7–$15 • $$$ = over $15FOOD TYPE: AM = American • BBQ = Barbeque • BG = Bar & Grill • BU = Buffet • ITA = ItalianM = Mexican • P = Pizza • SF = Seafood • S/S = Soup/Salad/Sandwich • STK = Steaks • T = Tapas


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DOC HOLLIDAY'S SALOON & EATERY (618) 258-7575 • 308 W. MacArthur Dr.

$-$$ • • • STK/AM 7 days

FRANK'S • (618) 258-8440 • 132 W. MacArthur Dr. $ • • • AM 7 days

THE PORK BARREL • (618) 258-7650 • 435 W. MacArthur Dr. $-$$ • • BBQ Tu-Sa

TWIN CITIES RESTAURANT • (618) 258-8730 • 15 S. Stanley Rd. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

DOW | 62022

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

EAST ALTON | 62024

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

CASA ROMERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA(618) 258-8204 • 521 E. Airline Dr.

$-$$ • • • M 7 days

HIGH FLYERS GRILLE • (618) 251-8500 • 16 Terminal Dr. $-$$ • • • BG Tu-Sa

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

ELSAH | 62028

THE CULTURED TABLE • (618) 616-9804 • 20 LaSalle St. $-$$ • • S/S Th-Su

GODFREY | 62035

ALTON-WOOD RIVER SPORTSMEN'S CLUB (618) 466-3042 • 3109 Godfrey Rd.

$$ • • AM W-Sa

CARVER’S SOUTHERN-STYLE BBQ • (618) 467-9999 • 2716 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) 466-7792 • 6109 Godfrey Rd.

$$ • • S/S M-Sa

PIZZA WORLD • (618) 466-6789 • 5775 Godfrey Road $ • • P 7 days

ROPER’S REGAL BEAGLE • (618) 466-2112 • 3043 Godfrey Rd. $-$$ • • • AM/P 7 days

ROUND TABLE • (618) 466-6618 • 5407B Godfrey Rd. $ • • • 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


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

GRAFTON | 62037

AERIE'S RIVERVIEW WINERY • (618) 786-7477 • 600 Timber Ridge $-$$ • • • S/S P 7 days

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

CRAZY BEAVER PIZZA LODGE • (618) 786-3955 • 220 W. Main St. $-$$$ • • • P W-Su

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

GRAFTON WINERY & BREWHAUS • (618) 786-3001 • 300 W. Main St. $-$$ • • • BG 7 days


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LOADING DOCK • (618) 786-3494 • 400 Front St. $$ • • • BG Season

PEACE OF QUICHE • (618) 786-2233 • 111 E. Main St. $ • • • AM F-Su

PERE MARQUETTE LODGE RESTAURANT • (618) 786-233113653 Lodge Blvd.

$$ • • • • AM 7 days

PIASA WINERY & PUB • (618) 786-9463 • 225 W. Main St. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

RUEBEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT • (618) 786-2315 • 217 E. Main St. $-$$ • • • • AM/STK 7 days

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

HARDIN | 62047

BAREFOOT RESTAURANT • (618) 576-9012 • IL Rt. 100 $-$$ • • • 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 W-M

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

HARTFORD | 62048

JR'S PLACE • (618) 254-4639 • 418 N. Delmar Ave. $ • • • • BG 7 days

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

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

CIUDAD DEL SOL • (618) 639-7657 • 208 S. State St. $$ • • STK/ M 7 days

DINER BAR & GRILL • (618) 639-1106 • 111 S. Dorothy St. $ • • • AM M-Sa

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. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

QQ BUFFET • (618) 639-8838 • 1404 Windy Lane, Suite A $$ • • • BU 7 days

REDBIRD DELI & ICE CREAM PARLOR • (618) 639-0952 • 109 S. State St. $-$$ • • • S/S 7 days

STATE STREET BAR & GRILL • (618) 639-3663 • 118 S. State St. $$ • • • AM 7 days

THE 518 • (618) 498-4011 • 518 S. State St. $$ • • AM 7 days

VILLAGE INN PANCAKE HOUSE • (618) 498-1122 • 891 S. State St. $ • • • AM 7 days

WHITE SPOT • (618) 498-9081 • 403 N. State St. $$ • • • AM-SF Tu-Su

KAMPSVILLE | 62053

KAMPSVILLE 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

PRICE: (approx price per meal) $ = Under $7 • $$ = $7–$15 • $$$ = over $15FOOD TYPE: AM = American • BBQ = Barbeque • BG = Bar & Grill • BU = Buffet • ITA = ItalianM = Mexican • P = Pizza • SF = Seafood • S/S = Soup/Salad/Sandwich • STK = Steaks • T = Tapas


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ROXANA | 62084

DEE-LUX DINER • (618) 254-7115 • 700 S. Central Ave. $-$$ • • • AM 7 days

SOUTH ROXANA | 62087

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

WOOD RIVER | 62095

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

BEST BUFFET & GRILL • (618) 258-1888 • 615 Wesley Dr. $ • • BU 7 days

CHICO’S BAR & GRILL • (618) 254-1310 • 575 S. 6th St. $ • • • BG 7 days

CHINA KING • (618) 259-8886 • 1134 Vaughn Rd. $ • • AM 7 days

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

FIONA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT • (618) 259-2410 • 595 E. Edwardsville Rd. $$ • • • AM 7 days

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

$ • • • BG 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

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 • 300 N. 6th St. $ • • • AM 7 days

SUKEY'S CHINESE RESTAURANT • (618) 251-4052 730 E. Edwardsville Rd.

$-$$ • • AM M-Sa

Fin Inn

618.786.2030Full Menu: Steak ̃ Chicken ̃ Seafood

Homemade Turtle Soup & Desserts!

1500 West Main Street l Grafton IL 62037 l fininn.com

The Fin Inn Restaurant has 8,000 gallons of aquariums for you to enjoy! The aquariums feature many types of fish found in the Mississippi River, as well as turtles over 100

years old and well over 100 pounds each!

AquArium restAurAnt

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Reeta Marie’s COUNTRY STORE

Homemade Soups & Salads Sandwiches & Daily Specials Homemade Desserts & Pies

UNIQUE GIFT SHOP 402 S. Maple Street, Brighton, IL Phone 618-372-0120 Open Sun. – Fri. 11am - 3pm

reetamariescountrystore.com

BAKERIES

ALTON | 62002

COOKIE FACTORY BAKERY • (618) 462-5731202 Alton Square Mall Dr.

DUKE BAKERY • (618) 462-2922 • 819 Henry St.

LUCIANNA'S PASTRIES • (618) 433-9395212 State St.

BETHALTO | 62010

DONUT EXPRESS • (618) 377-5700113 E. Bethalto Dr.

EAST ALTON | 62024

GLAZY SQUARES • (618) 259-2920 • 14 W. Airline Dr.

GODFREY | 62035

MISTER DONUT • (618) 466-6327 • 2720 Grovelin St.

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

AUDREY'S ONO DONUTS • (618) 498-8715933 S. State St.

WOOD RIVER | 62095

SWEET SISTERS CAKES & CONFECTIONS(618) 251-9050 • 300 N. Wood River Ave.

TC'S CAKE SHOP (618) 216-3782 • 382 Edwardsville Rd.

WOOD RIVER DONUT SHOP • (618) 251-5331102 W. Edwardsville Rd.

COFFEE SHOPS & ICE CREAM

ALTON | 62002

CHILL 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.

MAEVA'S COFFEE • (618) 581-7570 • 1320 Milton Rd.

BETHALTO | 62010

FRIGID FROG SHAVED ICE CO. • Airport Plaza

WEATHER VANE ICE CREME • (618) 377-8412103 W. Bethalto Dr.

GODFREY | 62035

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

SHIVER’S FROZEN CUSTARD • (618) 466-69153318 Godfrey Rd.

GRAFTON | 62037

AERIE'S GROUNDS & GIFTS (618) 786-8438 • 800 Timber Ridge Dr.

GRAFTON FUDGE & ICE CREAM (618) 786-3700 • 321 E. Main St.

RUEBEL DELI & ICE CREAM PARLOR (618) 786-2315 • 217 E. Main St.

THE VARIETY • (618) 786-3601 • 412 E. Main St.

THE WHOLE SCOOP • (618) 786-2663 • 222 E. Main St.

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

MCCARRY’S DAIRYLAND • (618) 498-6113400 W. Carpenter St. #B

ROXANA | 62084

CONE BARN • 323 N. Central Ave.

BankLiberty.com • (618) 462-7000

“Best Bank in the Riverbend.““As voted by area residents.”

“Proud to be part of the community.”

Alton • Godfrey • Bethalto


QUICK BITES

ALTON | 62002

BIG WIENERS DRIVE IN • (618) 433-1415 101 9th St.

BURGER 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.

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.

JACK IN THE BOX • (618) 462-9905101 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

JACK IN THE BOX • (618) 465-00931649 Washington Ave.

JIMMY JOHN'S • (618) 467-6400 • 92 Northport Dr.

KFC • (618) 465-6931 • 2994 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

KFC/TACO BELL • (618) 462-3164620 Landmarks Blvd.

LA CANTINA DELI - ARGOSY CASINO (800) 711-GAME • #1 Piasa St.

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA • (618) 465-40011601 Washington Ave.

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

MCDONALD’S • (618) 465-7326 • 717 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.

RALLY’S • (618) 465-0654 • 199 Alton Square Mall Dr.

RIVER CITY COMMUNITY CAFÉ AT THE YWCA (618) 465-7774 • 304 E. 3rd St.

STEAK ‘N SHAKE • (618) 466-700680 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

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

SUBWAY • (618) 462-3121 • 1631 Washington Ave.

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

TACO BELL/PIZZA HUT • (618) 466-889770 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

THE PHILLY SHACK • (618) 531-8911238 Alton Square Mall

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.

BETHALTO | 62010

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

BETHALTO GRILL & CHILL RESTAURANT (618) 377-2253 • 444 W. Bethalto Dr.

BURGER KING • (618) 259-1177 • 501 N. Bellwood Rd.

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.

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

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

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

TACO BELL • (618) 259-6401171 E. MacArthur Dr.

EAST ALTON | 62024

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

DOMINO’S PIZZA • (618) 254-5000341 W. St. Louis Ave.

MCDONALD’S • (618) 259-1075 • 102 Niagara St.

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

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

THE SALAD SHOP (618) 258-0183 • 217 E. St. Louis Ave.

GODFREY | 62035

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

CHINA WOK • (618) 466-8050 • 2702 Godfrey Rd.

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

DQ GRILL & CHILL • (618) 466-5524 5785 Godfrey Rd.

GODFREY MEAT MARKET • (618) 466-6111 6017 Godfrey Rd.

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

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA • (618) 466-79793100 Godfrey Rd.

MCDONALD’S • (618) 466-5810 • 5511 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.


GRAFTON | 62037

BEASLEY FISH STAND • (618) 786-36971512 W. Main St.

O’JAN’S FISH STAND • (618) 786-2229101 W. Main St.

RUEBEL DELI & ICE CREAM PARLOR (618) 786-2315 • 217 E. Main St.

THE WHOLE SCOOP • (618) 786-2663 222 E. Main St.

HARDIN | 62047

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

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

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

BURGER KING • (618) 498-7169 • 1304 S. State St.

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

DQ GRILL & CHILL • (618) 498-3531 • 407 N. 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 RIVER | 62095

CHARLIE’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.

HING WAH CHOP SUEY • (618) 251-5012860 N. Wood River Ave.

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) 258-9147 • 1056 Vaughn Rd.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA • (618) 258-7272668 Wesley Dr.

PIZZA HUT • (618) 259-8075 • 1205 E. Edwardsville Rd.

STEAK ‘N SHAKE • (618) 259-03141870 Memorial Ln.

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

ALTON BARS | 62002

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) 465-9874 • 2704 E. Broadway 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/ATRIUM HOTEL(618) 462-1220 • 3800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy.

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

PETE'S LOUNGE • (618) 466-9926 • 100 Big Arch Rd.

SPIRITS 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.

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

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


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Weekly Farmers’ Markets offer a variety of produce and artisan goods to you for one-stop shopping.

The MarketsFARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Every Wednesday and Saturday June – October 9th St. and Piasa St., Downtown Alton (618) 463-1016

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET ON STATE STREET Every Tuesday, June – October 105 N. Library St., Jerseyville (618) 498-2913

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

LAND BETWEEN THE RIVERS Take a country drive to the orchards of Calhoun County in search of succulent sweet Calhoun County peaches. Along the way, check out the self-guided Calhoun County Barn Quilt Tour, featuring 85 quilt patterns, painted on the sides of old barns and buildings, representing families that settled here hundreds of years ago. A tour guide and map can be purchased at the Alton Visitor Center and various locations in Calhoun County. For more information, go to www.EnjoyCalhoun.com or call 1-800-258-6645.

Farmers' Markets

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ECKERT'S ORCHARD • (618) 233-051320995 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton • • • • •

HAGEN FAMILY ORCHARD • (618) 883-23852260 E. Illinois River Road, Brussels • • • • • •

JOE RINGHAUSEN ORCHARD (618) 376-6772 • 24748 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 • • • • • •

ODELEHR'S ROADSIDE MARKET (618) 883-2265 • Brussels Ferry Rd., Brussels • • • • • • • • • • •

PEARSON'S PRODUCE6304 Humbert Rd., Godfrey • • • • • • • • • • •

RINGHAUSEN APPLE HOUSE (618) 498-6951 • US 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 • • • • • • • • • • •

TAKE A FERRY RideMake your peach and apple picking adventures in Calhoun County even more memorable with a ferry ride. Take the Brussels Ferry off Route 100 to cross into the land between the rivers. Enjoy a leisurely country drive before heading back across the Illinois River via the Kampsville Ferry. And, both ferry rides are free!


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Sam Vadalabene River Road Bike Trail

Confluence Bike Trail

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Getting HEREBranson: 274 milesChicago: 286 milesIndianapolis: 245 milesKansas City: 258 milesMemphis: 307 milesMilwaukee: 386 milesNashville: 325 miles

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

ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT 8 Terminal Drive, East Alton (618) 259-2531LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 10701 Lambert International Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. (314) 426-8000

Enter Alton by rail from all over the country and pull into the Amtrak station.

AMTRAK RAIL SERVICE 3400 College Ave., Alton (618) 462-1879

The Alton region is home to two first-class marinas with transient slips available anytime you choose to stop and stay awhile.

ALTON MARINA 1 Henry St., Alton (618) 462-9860GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678

Give the ferries a try as you are making your way to the various attractions throughout the region.

BRUSSELS FREE FERRY Route 100, Grafton (618) 786-3636GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY Ferry Road, Golden Eagle (618) 535-5759GRAFTON FERRY Route 100, Grafton (800) 258-6645KAMPSVILLE FREE FERRY River Front Drive, Kampsville (618) 653-4518

G E T T I N G A R O U N D TOWN Check out these listings for rental cars, cabs and shuttle service once you’re here.

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

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 3000 Washington Ave., Alton (618) 462-0001DAVE MUNGENAST TOYOTA & DODGE 850 Homer Adams Pkwy., Alton (618) 208-2643

ALTON'S BEST CABS 1102 Milton Road, Alton (618) 578-3344

CHAMPAGNE LIMOUSINES 3406 W. Delmar Ave., Godfrey (618) 466-7001EXCEL TRANSPORTATION 351 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River (618) 251-9410

TRAVEL MIDWEEK FOR BEST PRICES

Amtrak.com

Amtrak and Amtrak Illinois are service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

0807-13, 06/13

ALTON 1O AMTRAK® TRAINS DAILY

TRAVEL TIP

If you’re driving an electric car, you can get a

FREE CHARGE at Alton City Hall (101 E. 3rd St.)


T O N Y ’ S R E S T A U R A N TE S TA BL I S H E D 1954

Home of Tony’s Famous Signature Pepperloin“OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER DUPLICATED”

Steaks | Seafood | Pasta | Pizza5 private dining rooms | Reservations accepted

Open 4 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday

Prohibition Lounge featuring over 30 craft beers

312 Piasa St. | (618) 462-8384 | TonysRestaurant.com

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Meeting of the Great Rivers All Around Alton 2015 Visitor Guide