Lodging in Alton

Alton has the perfect pillow to lay down your weary head. Experience lofts with breathtaking views, luxurious award-winning bed and breakfast inns, and full-service hotels.

With more than 400 rooms available, you'll find the perfect place to stay as you make your escape all around Alton. Book your stay near Alton's top attractions and restaurants. Here, exceptional amenities and comforts can be enjoyed at affordable prices. Enjoy flexible accommodations, pet-friendly services, hotels with pools, and so much more.

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Top Things to Do in Alton

There is no shortage of unforgettable fun in Alton. The world's tallest person, Robert Wadlow, called this part of Illinois home! Our rich history can be found at the Alton Prison and Lincoln Douglas Square. Whether you're a foodie or a theater-goer, there's something for everyone.

Know before you go: Alton is regarded as "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America." Explore, if you dare, chilling tales across the town.

The Best Time to Visit Alton, Illinois

Alton features year-round activities for every visitor and community member! Festive events and celebrations can be found during every month. Breathe in the fresh air and traverse across Alton's parks in the fall, taking in the stunning orange- and amber-hued foliage. Marvel at the blossoming splendor of Alton in the springtime. Enjoy one-of-a-kind activities like eagle-watching in the winter, or spend the summer with a cruise on the Mississippi River.

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Events in Alton

At any point in the year there’s something going on worth seeing and doing in Alton, which means there’s no excuse not to be seeing and doing it all.

Where to Eat in Alton

With more than 60 restaurants in Alton alone, there’s no excuse for going hungry.

Alton’s Steamboat Era

Commercial and industrial growth, fueled by steamboat traffic, made Alton one of the largest communities in Illinois in the early 1800s, far bigger than Chicago.

The Official Guide to Alton Hauntings Tours

Believers and skeptics seeking spine-tingling orbs, shadowy figures, unnerving noises, and unexplained phenomena flock to Alton Hauntings for their renowned ghost hunts, tours, and tales.

African American Newspapers in Alton

Before today's instant communications and 24-hour news cycle, the only way to know what was going on in your neighborhood, state, or across the country and internationally was: to check in with…

Why Alton is America’s Most Haunted Small Town

It was a dark and stormy night ... well, maybe not so stormy but definitely dark ... as a group of fellow ghost hunting travelers walked through the Mississippi River town of…

YOUR GUIDE TO HISTORIC ALTON

Alton is one of America’s great river towns. It is filled with historic homes, great shops and diverse industry.

Fast Eddie’s Bön Air in Alton, Illinois

Fast Eddie’s is perhaps one of the hottest bars in the Midwest.

Find the Perfect Sandwich in Alton

Bodacious burgers hot off the grill, signature sandwiches from family recipes, and wholesome, flavorful flatbreads can be found in the sprawling river town and you’re sure to leave with a full belly…

WHY ALTON IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF COOL

The musical legacy of the Mississippi River flowed into other traditional genres of blues, jazz and R&B with sounds made famous by musical icons such as Chuck Berry, Albert King, Ike &…

Find Your Hidden Gem in Alton’s Antique Row

What would a visit to Alton be without shopping ‘til you drop in Historic Downtown Alton’s Antique Row?