2016 Alton Regional CVB Visitor Guide

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...a tale of three mighty rivers and early explorers; of giants – real, imaginary and historical, and a larger than life road that evokes a modern day quest.

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Turn the page and embark on the adventure that begins with today’s confluence of the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi rivers. This amazing intersection of rivers has created a region where early settlers lived in fear of a mythical man-eating bird, continental explorations were made and cities were forged and transformed by the ebb and flow of nature, history and these mighty waterways.

Our story began thousands of years ago.

It continues today… with you.

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THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT

10 A RIVER FOR ALL SEASONS 12 EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS 16 EXPLORE THE GREENS 18 EXPLORE ENTERTAINMENT 19 EXPLORE LOCAL VIBES 20 EXPLORE THE ARTS 22 EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE RIVERS 26 EXPLORE GREAT LODGING 32 EXPLORE GREAT WEDDINGS 34 EXPLORE SPIRITS & WINES 37 ORCHARDS 38 EXPLORE DELICIOUS DISHES 46 EXPLORE GREAT SHOPS 48 TRANSPORTATION 49 ABOUT US

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Imagine the awe early explorers felt when they stood atop towering limestone bluffs and looked down on the Meeting of the Great Rivers. Stand in their footsteps and gaze across the rivers from a vantage point of opportunity and natural wonder. From the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford to The Nature Institute in Godfrey and Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, explore a cornucopia of breathtaking scenery that makes up the landscape for the Meeting of the Great Rivers.

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1. LEWIS & CLARK CONFLUENCE TOWER 435 Confluence Dr., Hartford. Enjoy the sights 150 feet above the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers at the historic Lewis & Clark 1804 point of departure.

4. THE NATURE INSTITUTE 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey. Hike the Olin Nature Preserve’s Mississippi Sanctuary in the bluffs high above the Mississippi River for unparalleled views.

2. MELVIN PRICE LOCKS & DAM 1 Lock and Dam Way, Alton. Walk to the middle of the mighty Mississippi across the largest locks and dam on the river to see the sights from 80-feet high with unbelievable views of tow boats, the Alton skyline and the Clark Bridge.

5. THE PRINCIPIA 1 Maybeck Way, Elsah. Drive through this historic college campus filled with amazing architecture and a lookout point atop the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

6. AERIES WINERY 800 Timber Ridge Dr., Grafton. Enjoy a glass of wine as you gaze from the patio or the windows of the only bluff top winery located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

3. RIVERVIEW PARK Riverview Drive, Alton. Arguably this park has one of the best views of the Mississippi River from the bluffs nestled in the historic Christian Hill District which is filled with 1800s era architecture.

7. PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK 13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton. Hike to the top of McAdams Peak at Pere Marquette State Park to enjoy a panoramic view of the Illinois River bluffs and waterway with many scenic overlooks along the way.

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The giants of the Meeting of the Great Rivers come in all shapes and sizes. Jazz giant Miles Davis took his first breath here, and ultimately shaped an entire genre of music. Alton boasts the only public statue created to honor Davis in the Americas. Alton’s “Gentle Giant” Robert Wadlow, who stood at 8 feet 11.1 inches tall, still holds the world record as the tallest man.

And no mention of larger than life figures would be complete without pointing out the impact Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas had in the final debate of their heated senatorial battle held in downtown Alton catapulting Lincoln into the national spotlight.

Explore the stories of these giants of music, history, and myth throughout the Meeting of the Great Rivers.

1. SACAJAWEA Lewis & Clark Community College Campus, Godfrey.

Facing west, the bronze vision of Native American explorer Sacajawea is set in the courtyard of this historic college campus.

2. MILES DAVIS STATUE Third St., Downtown Alton. Find Davis lost in song with his trumpet in the middle of Miles Davis Plaza.

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4. PIASA BIRD Piasa Park, Alton. Painted high on the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, the mythological bird is a treasured local legend.

5. ROBERT WADLOW 2810 College Ave., Alton. How do you measure up to Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man? Check out this life size statue!

3. LOVEJOY MONUMENT Monument & 5th Sts., Alton. Pay tribute to a giant of the abolitionist movement, Elijah P. Lovejoy, who is honored with the tallest man-made monument in Illinois.

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BUMP IN THE NIGHT

There’s a reason Alton is called “One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America.” Whether it’s the spooky McPike Mansion where members of the once prominent family and their servants are said to appear to visitors or the Jasmine Lady who’s hauntingly lovely perfume fills the air of the Mineral Springs Hotel at unexpected times, the city is full of tales of the supernatural. Tour providers bring ghost stories home to visitors along the city’s eerie nighttime streets. Or ramp up the chill level with a dark of night cemetery tour and séance. Tell your own ghost story with the Haunted Alton app available free for iOS and Android phones.

TO P H AU NTED S ITE S MCPIKE MANSION 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 before the mansion was even built with Native American ghosts and a residue from a possible Underground Railroad stop.

MINERAL SPRINGS MALL Once an elegant hotel and spa, this building’s history is filled with tragedy, murder, suicide, natural and accidental death, as well as many happy memories. Many of earth-bound spirits remain to haunt and make their presence felt and known.

MILTON SCHOOL HOUSE The tragic tale of the school includes the unsolved mystery of a janitor who committed suicide and the associated negativity that can still be felt today. The Milton School was featured in an October 2010 Ghost Hunters (TAPS) television show on the Syfy Channel.

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH This church is the starting point of Alton Haunted Tours because of its association with the death of a pastor who is believed to still haunt visitors to the 100-year old church.

MASONIC LODGE A spirit of a Confederate soldier haunts the basement of the lodge. He is believed to have been a fellow Mason who died in the nearby Confederate prison.

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ALTON’S HAUNTED ODYSSEY Trolley tours are available through the most haunted areas of Alton. AltonHauntedTours.com | (618) 462-3861 ALTON HAUNTINGS Entertaining and spine tingling journeys into nationally known paranormal sites throughout the city.

AltonHauntings.com | (217) 791-7859 MINERAL SPRINGS HAUNTED TOURS Walking tours, paranormal investigations into the Mineral Springs Hotel, séances and tarot card readings are offered.

MineralSpringsHauntedTours.com | (866) 465-3205

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.

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& Haunted Overnights MineralSpringsHauntedTours.com 301 E. Broadway, Alton 618.465.3200 VisitAlton.com | 1-800-258-6645

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Pick a season, any season! The seasonal adventures and activities along the Meeting of the Great Rivers delight visitors year-round. Embrace winter with a journey in search of the American Bald Eagle. Celebrate spring with a bike ride alongside the Mighty Mississippi River and then kick back and enjoy the river as a muse with sounds from the annual Blues Fest at the Grafton Winery and Brewhaus.

Lose yourself in the sounds of summer with live concerts in Alton or Grafton’s casual live music in the park. See national acts booked into the intimate arena of the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, or watch the Independence Day fireworks flare their magnificence over the Mississippi in Alton.

Let the wind whip through your hair and the sun color your cheeks during the annual Fall Color Drives along the Meeting of the Great Rivers. Three different routes showcase the dazzling display of Midwestern fall colors. Stop by the local orchards and roadside stands for tree-ripened fruit and locally grown produce fed from the rich soil basin of the Great Rivers.

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OUTDOORS Take in the sights along the Meeting of the Great Rivers on the miles of hiking and biking trails that criss-cross the region. Or, discover new vistas ziplining through the tree canopy on the river bluffs, cruising river level aboard the Hakuna Matata or parasailing high above the Mighty Mississippi.

N AT U RE & H IKIN G TR A IL S THE 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 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

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MCCULLY HERITAGE PROJECT With 40 acres of hills and hollows see wildlife frolic throughout the forest and grasslands. 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) 653-4687 I McCullyHeritage.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 I TheNatureInstitute.org TWO RIVERS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE As an important link in the chain of migrating species along the Mississippi Flyway, identify a variety of 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 I FWS.gov/Midwest/TwoRivers

The Audubon Center welcomes you...

Visit the Audubon Center at Riverlands and its 3,700 acres of restored prairie marsh and forest located in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, in the heart of one of the most significant flyways in the world...

the Mississippi River.

Reconnect with nature and catch a glimpse of the everchanging variety of 325 species of songbirds and waterfowl that live in or migrate through this unique habitat, including bald eagles, herons, and egrets.

636.899.0090 Riverlands.Audubon.org 301 Riverlands Way West Alton, MO 63386

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B IKE TR A IL S ALTON 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.

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ED U C ATI O N & CO N S ERVATI O N MELVIN 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 #26. 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 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, 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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O U TD O O R A DV ENT U RE S HORSEBACK RIDING PERE MARQUETTE RIDING STABLES Trek down to the Pere Marquette Stables and enjoy horseback riding through the countryside and along the Great River Road.

15780 State Highway 100, Grafton | (618) 786-2156 ZIPLINE GRAFTON ZIPLINE ADVENTURES Looking for a jaw dropping, heart racing experience? Try Grafton’s thrilling attraction – a zip line that gives those brave enough a stunning river view and hours of fun.

800 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton | (618) 786-8439 GraftonZipline.com PARASAILING CAPTAIN ANDY’S PARASAIL Soar along the bluffs above the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers and experience this exhilarating time with someone special.

215 W. Water St., Grafton | (618) 222-9000 GraftonParasail.com SHOOTING FACILITIES WINCHESTER SHOOTING FACILITIES 600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton | (618) 258-2633 ShootWinchester.com

WATER RECRE ATI O N BAIT SHOPS BLUFF CITY TACKLE 2813 E. Broadway St., Alton (618) 465-6175 BluffCityTackle.com CASSENS BAIT SHOP 1446 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3614

BOAT TOURS

MARINAS

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

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

SPIRIT OF PEORIA (800) 258-6645 EQUIPMENT RENTAL GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678 GraftonHarbor.net

ALTON MARINA 1 Henry St., Alton (618) 462-9860 AltonMarina.com GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678 GraftonHarbor.net PIASA HARBOR 10815 Lockhaven Road, Godfrey

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Make sure you bring your clubs and tee off on the greens of the Meeting of the Great Rivers.

Explore the great golf challenges at seven dynamic courses including the classic Spencer T. Olin, an Arnold Palmer designed course, and the highly ranked Belk Park course.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Call (800) 258-6645 to request a free boating guide to help you navigate the rivers of the region.

MAGNIFICENT MARINA FEATURES INCLUDE: Floating Docks | Luxury Bathrooms | Full Service Fuel Satellite TV & Wi-Fi | Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Laundry | Convenience Store & Deli | Much More Great Transient Rates Available | Reservations Encouraged

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5 AnchorMarina Marinawith with Deluxe Amenities 5 Anchor Deluxe Amenitues Amazing Winery, Restaurant, GiftShop Shop Amazing Nautical & Wine &Gift Boat Rental Boat Rental Riverboat Cruises: Coroprate, Corporate, Riverboat Cruises:

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ENTERTAINMENT From live music featuring some of the biggest names in country and rock history, to testing your luck at the oldest riverboat casino in the Midwest, Alton comes to life with an entertainment district offering something for everyone. Experience the thrill of big-time slots, live table games and three restaurant options at Argosy Alton Casino. If off-track betting is your game of choice, trot over to Mac’s Time Out in downtown Alton for the latest horse racing adventures.

Looking for a different kind of adventure? Lace up a pair of ice skates and take to the rink at the East Alton Ice Arena or the region’s newest rink, The Loading Dock Ice Skating Rink in Grafton.

If bowling is more up your alley, the Meeting of the Great Rivers has several lanes of endless fun.

Make the most of your time by checking out Raging Rivers Water Park, Mission Ready Outdoor Laser Tag and Riverbend Billiards.

Snuggle up to the Mississippi River at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater as leaders in the music industry take to the stage for outdoor concerts. The amphitheater picks up its energy from the flowing Mississippi River as one of the most scenic concert venues in the Midwest.

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EXPLORE FAMILY FUN

ARGOSY 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

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

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

EAST ALTON ICE ARENA 631 Lewis & Clark Blvd., East Alton (618) 254-7465 LIBERTY BANK ALTON AMPHITHEATER 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton (800) 258-6645 I AltonAmphitheater.com MISSION READY OUTDOOR LASER TAG 4549 Titchenal Road, Brighton (618) 717-2117 RAGING RIVERS WATER PARK 100 Palisades Pkwy., Grafton (618) 786-2345 THE LOADING DOCK ICE RINK 401 E. Front St., Grafton (618) 786-3494

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LOCAL VIBES Put the finishing touch on your day by immersing yourself in the musical nightlife pulsing through the Meeting of the Great Rivers. Let the talented guitarists, fantastic fiddlers and dueling pianos of the area transport you with their diverse and eclectic blend of music! From folk to jazz, bluegrass to bossanova and everything in between, the music scene thrives after dark.

Enjoy the sounds at Shakers, one of the few music venues owned and operated by the house band. Check out the acoustic sounds coming from State Street Market, or take the mic yourself during Maeva’s Coffee Shop Open Mic night. There is no end to the musical experiences available throughout the Meeting of the Great Rivers.

Check out our current Live Music options at VisitAlton.com/LiveMusic.

NIGHTLIFE VENUES 300 STATE STREET 300 State St., Alton | (618) 463-5555

LOADING DOCK, THE BOATWORKS 401 Front St., Grafton | (618) 786-3494

AERIES WINERY 600 Timber Ridge Dr., Grafton | (618) 786-7477

MAEVA’S COFFEE 1320 Milton Road, Alton | (618) 581-7510

BLUFF CITY GRILL 102 W. 9th St., Alton | (618) 433-8288

MORRISON’S IRISH PUB 200 State St., Alton | (618) 433-8900

CHEZ MARILYN 119 W. Third St., Alton | (618) 465-8071

OLD BAKERY BEER CO. 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton | (618) 463-1470

ELIJAH P’S BURGERS AND BREWS 401 Piasa St., Alton | (618) 433-8445

PIASA WINERY & PUB 225 W. Main St., Grafton | (618) 786-9463

FAST EDDIE’S BON AIR 1530 E. 4th St., Alton | (618) 462-5532

ROPER’S REGAL BEAGLE 3043 Godfrey Road, Godfrey | (618) 466-2112

GRAFTON WINERY & BREWHAUS 300 W. Main St., Grafton | (618) 786-3001

SHAKERS 554 E. Broadway, Alton | (618) 462-4945

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

STATE STREET MARKET 208 State St., Alton | (618) 462-8800

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The arts come alive with performing and visual celebrations in historic galleries and in theaters where distinctive creative talents flourish all along the Meeting of the Great Rivers. The Jacoby Arts Center, a regular host to local art work and photography exhibits, is also home to special live music and theater. At Alton Little Theater, audiences can laugh or even cry with the awardwinning talents of the theater group which has been entertaining audiences longer than any other in Illinois. The Greater Alton Concert Association brings musical, magical and magnificent acts to the region at Lewis & Clark Community College.

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

GREAT RIVERS CHORAL SOCIETY (618) 401-1450 I GRCS-sing.org

ALTON MUNICIPAL BAND AltonMunyBand.org

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

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

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

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

MISSISSIPPI MUD POTTERY 310 E. Broadway, Alton I (618) 462-7573 THE WHITE PELICAN 127 E. Main, Grafton I (618) 780-9197

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M OV IE TH E ATERS AMC EASTGATE SHOWPLACE 6 625 Lewis & Clark Blvd., East Alton (618) 254-6058 STADIUM THEATER 117 E. Pearl St., Jerseyville (618) 498-4711

FAMILY RECREATION B OW LIN G & P IN BA LL AIRPORT PLAZA BOWL 4 Erwin Plegge Blvd., Bethalto (618) 377-2131 mississippimudpottery.com

BOWL HAVEN 3003 Washington Ave., Alton (618) 465-BOWL CP PINBALL 115 Sinclair Ave., Roxana (618) 251-6337 RIVERBEND BILLIARDS 909 E. Broadway St., Alton (618) 462-4435

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

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Celebrate GACA’s 75th season of affordable, high quality entertainment for all. Tickets start as low as $25 and special rates for groups are available. Children are welcome. Join us at the Hatheway Cultural Center and bring the whole family to experience the excitement of live entertainment!

Call for more information.

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THE HISTORY OF THE RIVERS

With a gentle breeze at their backs and a bit of rain in the air, William Clark, Merriweather Lewis and 45 men began one of the greatest explorations in history on May 14, 1804. That amazing journey began at the Meeting of the Great Rivers, a place rich in history, legends and lore. Step into the Lewis & Clark adventure at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, the Number One site on the national Lewis & Clark Trail and follow the path the men took to prepare for their quest to find a river route to the Pacific Ocean.

Cruise down the rivers on your own journey through history and follow the paths of explorers Marquette and Joliet. Walk in Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps as he practiced law and stepped closer to infamy as the nation’s 16th president. Share the journey of runaway slaves as they make a connection to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Dig a bit deeper into Alton’s history as home to the famed Western Military Academy, whose graduates include Paul Tibbets, pilot of the Enola Gay, and William S. Paley, former head of the CBS television network.

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LINCOLN & THE CIVIL WAR Travel in the footsteps of Lincoln and Civil War soldiers with stories told at VisitAlton.com/Lincoln. The most popular sites include the following: CONFEDERATE MONUMENT Confederate soldiers who died in Alton were laid to rest in a mass burial site, now known as the Confederate cemetery. All of their names are listed at the base of a monument of this national cemetery. 635 Rozier St. CONFEDERATE PRISON In 1862, the Alton Prison, closed for its deplorable conditions a few years earlier, was reopened as a military prison for Confederate soldiers and southern sympathizers.

Malnourishment and disease quickly broke out, killing 1,354 Confederate and approximately 240 Union soldiers. Those infected with Smallpox were quarantined on Sunflower Island.

William Street LINCOLN-DOUGLAS SQUARE The final and most important Lincoln-Douglas Debate was held in Alton in October 1858. Two bronze statues depicting Lincoln and Douglas pose frozen in time in heated debate.

Broadway Street & Landmarks Blvd.

LOVEJOY MONUMENT On Nov. 7, 1837, abolitionist and newspaper editor Elijah Lovejoy was murdered as he defended his press which was later thrown in the Mississippi River. Pay tribute to this martyr of the abolitionist movement at the tallest man-made monument in Illinois which symbolizes freedom of the press.

Monument & 5th St. LYMAN TRUMBULL HOUSE Former Illinois Senator Lyman Trumbull’s house is Alton’s only national landmark. Trumbull, a close friend of Lincoln, coauthored the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which abolished slavery. 1105 Henry St. ALTON LINCOLN TRAIL APP 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.

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 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

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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

SHUTTLE TOURS

Alton’s riverfront, located in the free state of Illinois, played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to freedom in the northern U.S. Remnants of this period in history exist throughout Alton.

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 and make reservations.

ALTON MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART Visit the Black Pioneer Room featuring an Underground Railroad message quilt. 2809 College Ave.

TOUR PROVIDERS

ROCKY FORK CHURCH This church originated before the Civil War, when free AfricanAmericans and slaves crossed the Mississippi River to begin a new life in Illinois.

HAMILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL The first integrated school in America was operated by the legacy of Dr. Silas Hamilton. Pay tribute to a gravesite where slave and master are buried side by site.

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 Rd., Godfrey

BLUFF CITY TOURS (618) 550-9291 J.E. ROBINSON UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOURS (618) 462-5590 RIVERBEND TOURS (618) 208-7266

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MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES DIRECTORY COST

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GODFREY | 62035

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Benjamin Godfrey Chapel 5800 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-3411

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Alton Museum of History & Art 2809 College Avenue • (618) 462-2763

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Sacagawea Statue 5800 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-3411

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BEALL Mansion 407 E. 12th St. • (618) 474-9100 Confederate Cemetery & Memorial 635 Rozier Street • (800) 258-6645

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Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane • (618) 786-3323

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Confederate Prison William Street & Broadway Street • (800) 258-6645

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HARDIN | 62047

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument Monument & 5th Streets • (800) 258-6645

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Calhoun County Historical Society Museum 204 N. County Road • (618) 576-2660

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Historic Museum of Torture Devices 301 E. Broadway Street • (618) 465-3200

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Lincoln - Douglas Square Broadway St. and Landmarks Blvd. • (618) 465-6676

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Melvin Price Locks & Dam #26 2 Lock and Dam Way Road • (618) 462-6979

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National Great Rivers Museum 2 Lock and Dam Way • (618) 462-6979

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Cheney Mansion & Complex 601 N. State Street • (618) 498-3514

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Piasa Bird Route 100 • (800) 258-6645

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Fulkerson Mansion & Farm Museum 25007 Highway 67 • (618) 498-5590

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Robert Wadlow Statue 2810 College Avenue • (800) 258-6645

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Jersey County Courthouse 201 W. Pearl Street • (618) 498-5571

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Western Military Academy Monument 2009 Seminary Ave. • (800) 258-6645

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GRAFTON | 62037

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Lewis & Clark State Historic Site 1 Lewis and Clark Trail • (618) 251-5811

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

KAMPSVILLE | 62053

OTTERVILLE | 62052 Hamilton Primary School 107 E. Main Street • (618) 447-4935

BRUSSELS | 62047 F

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Principia College 1 Maybeck Place • (618) 374-2131

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Village of Elsah Museum 26 LaSalle Street • (618) 374-2626

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Brussels Historic Village Jail 131 E. Main Street • (618) 883-2752

ELSAH | 62028

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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Tower Drive • (618) 251-9101

Center for American Archeology 100 Broadway Street • (618) 653-4316

BETHALTO | 62010 Bethalto Historical Museum 124 W. Main Street • (618) 377-6514

HARTFORD | 62048

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ROXANA | 62084 Wood River Refinery History Museum 900 S. Central Avenue • (618) 255-3718

WOOD RIVER | 62095 Wood River Camp Dubois Route 143 & Route 3 • (618) 254-1993 Wood River Museum & Visitors Center 40 W. Ferguson Avenue • (618) 254-1993

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PublciLibrary • $ = UNDER $7

3 Locations in Alton: • The Hayner Library Downtown 326 Belle Street

• Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall

132 Alton Square Mall

Our computers are available to our patrons with a library card.

Guests may use a guest account. Free WiFi available.

• Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street

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LODGING

Too much to do in one day? No worries. Find room at the inns throughout the Meeting of the Great Rivers. Stay at a bluff top bed & breakfast and wake up to a stunning sunrise over the Mississippi. Or catch some zzzz’s at one of Alton’s premier lodging properties. Rejuvenate your soul at one of the many guest houses which offer tranquil river views. You’ll find the perfect place to rest throughout the Meeting of the Great Rivers.

LODGING DIRECTORY B&BS, GUEST HOUSES, & CABINS ALTON | 62002 Alton Cracker Factory - Great Rivers Lodging 205 E. Broadway • (618) 381-8433 BEALL Mansion (B&B) 407 E. 12th St. • (618) 474-9100 George Street Suites 1106 - 1110 George St. • (618) 433-9403 Jackson House (B&B) 1821 Seminary Street • (618) 462-1426 Riverview Suites 206 Market Street • (618) 465-3735 Tiffany Inn (B&B) 410 E. Broadway Street • (618) 462-4145

BRUSSELS | 62013 Red Door Inn 145 Main St. • (618) 576-9865

ELSAH | 62028 Green Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast (B&B) 15 Mill Street • (618) 374-2821 Maple Leaf Cottage Inn (B&B) 12 Selma Street • (618) 374-1684

GRAFTON | 62037 Aerie’s Lodging & Terrace Conference Center 800 Timber Ridge Dr. • (618) 786-8439 Anchors Inn Guest House 10 S. Vine Street • (618) 420-2017 Cassens Guest Rooms 1446 W. Main Street • (618) 786-3614 Count Me Inn 412 E. Main St. • (618) 795-2409

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End of the Trail Inn 105 E. Main Street • (618) 550-8505

River View Guest House 1116 Main Street • (618) 806-8673

Grafton Homestead Retreat Croxford Road to the Homestead sign • (618) 786-2420

Riverfront Guest House 711 W. Main Street • (314) 497-4834

Grafton Inn 22 E. Main Street • (618) 786-2222

Rowling Ridge Guest House 14102 N. Springfield St. • (618) 786-3943

Jeni J’s Gifts & Guest Houses 120 - 214 W. Main St. • (618) 786-2737

Tara Point Inn & Cottages (B&B) 1 Tara Point Drive • (618) 786-3555

Lagniappe Place 16260 Otterville Rd. • (618) 570-9387

The Brainerd Cabin 400 Market Street • (618) 946-9130

Lil Red Guest House 600 W. Main Street • (618) 946-3444

The LaMarsh House 25 E. Main Street • (618) 946-9130

Loading Dock Guest House: The Fish Market 311 E. Front Street • (618) 786-3494

The Loft at The Whole Scoop 222 E. Main Street • (618) 946-9130

Loading Dock Guest House: The Riverside Cottage 311 E. Water Street • (618) 786-3494

The River House 11 Mulberry Street • (618) 786-3542

Loading Dock Guest House: The Stone Cottage 100 Springfield Street • (618) 786-3494 Loading Dock Guest House: Tree Tops 313 E. Front St. • (618) 786-3494 Lucy Mae’s Guest House 312 E. Main Street • (816) 249-3279 Pelican Inn 520 W. Main Street • (618) 713-0719 Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. • (618) 786-2331 River Port Guest House 706 W. Main Street • (618) 946-3444

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The Shanty Vacation Rental 715 W. Main St. • (618) 406-1522

KAMPSVILLE | 62053 Watkins House at McCully Heritage Project RR 1 Box 130 (Crawford Creek Road) • (618) 653-4687

MICHAEL | 62065 White Tales Lodge Michael Hollow Road • (618) 576-8253

MOZIER | 62070 Baytown Guest House Route 96 • (618) 232-1223

NEBO | 62355 Harpole’s Heartland Lodge/Heavenly View Cabin RR 1 Box 39 • (800) 717-4868

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

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LODGING DIRECTORY HOTELS & MOTELS

GODFREY | 62035

HARDIN | 62047

ALTON | 62002

Redwood Motel 5609 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-3715

Hardin Hotel 208 N. County Road • (618) 576-9003

GOLDEN EAGLE | 62036

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

Kinder’s No Wake Inn RR 1 Box 50 • (618) 883-2586

Jerseyville Harvest Inn 730 S. State Street • (618) 498-6886

GRAFTON | 62037

Super 8 1303 State Hwy. 109 • (618) 498-7888

Atrium Hotel and Conference Center 3800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. • (618) 462-1220 Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel 1900 Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 433-9900 Comfort Inn 11 Crossroads Court • (618) 465-9999 Super 8 1800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy. • (618) 465-8885

Aerie’s Lodging & Terrace Conference Center 800 Timber Ridge Dr. • (618) 786-8439 Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. • (618) 786-2331 Ruebel Hotel & Restaurant 217 E. Main St. • (618) 786-2315

Lucy Mae’s Guest House Victorian Charm near the banks of the Mississippi.

Adorable two unit guest house for up to six adults.

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THE RIVERBEND AREA’S HEALTHCARE

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Ranked #1 in IL and #3 in US for

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• Excellence in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Center, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Surgery New ALL Private Patient Rooms • Most Sophisticated Imaging Technology in the Metro East New Medical Office Building on campus • Area’s #1 Emergency Room and only Hospital Ambulance Service Excellence in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Center, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Surgery Member BJC Healthcare Most Sophisticated Imaging Technology in •the Metro East Area’s #1 Emergency Room and only Hospital Ambulance Service Member BJC Healthcare State-of-the-Art CareState.

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State-of-the-Art Care Without Leaving the Visit www.altonmemorialhospital.org for more information.

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Winery Package

Raging Rivers Package

Pizza Package

Be Our Guest!

618.462.1220 atriumhotel.net 3800 Homer Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL

Bird Watcher’s Value Package

Centrally Located Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Full Service Restaurant & Lounge

Fall Colors Package

St. Louis Value Package

Stay in Alton!

Comfort Inn 11 Crossroads Ct. (618) 465-9999

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Super 8 1800 Homer Adams Parkway (618) 465- 8885

Best Western Plus 1900 Homer Adams Parkway (618) 433-9900

nal Register of Historic Places Natio

Escape to Elsah Est. 1853

www.elsah.org Located off of the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton

The perfect destination for weddings and receptions, family reunions, a romantic getaway, ‘Girls Weekend’, a baby shower, or simply a retreat to find some elusive peace and quiet.

Maple Leaf Cottage Inn

THE GREEN TREE INN Bed & Breakfast

15 Mill Street Historic Elsah, IL 62028 618-374-2821

Take a step back in time Groceries, old time candies, vintage sodas, jams and jellies, nostalgic toys and games, greeting cards, unique gifts, and the “best of St. Louis”

“This place is a shining example of everything that is special about a B&B.” -Trip Advisor

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Contact us for Special Packages and Availability ...

Visit us Online: www.GreenTreeInnElsah.com

Exceptional Southern Hospitality Free Bike Rentals Fire pit w/seating for 10+

“Perfect”

“Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful”

Located in the heart of historic Elsah 22 LaSalle Street www.elsahgeneralstore.com

Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 7; Sunday 12 - 5

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12 Selma St - Historic Elsah, IL www.MapleLeafCottageInn.com VisitAlton.com | 1-800-258-6645

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W EDDINGS You’ve waited for the proposal and spent countless nights dreaming about your wedding day.

Now it’s time to start making those dreams come true! Find the perfect location for your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception at Weddings.VisitAlton.com and create what you’ve always envisioned as the most memorable day of your life!

W ED D IN G V EN U E S Beall Mansion Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel at LCCC Farley Music Hall Gordon Moore Park/Nan Elliott Rose Garden Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton Winery The Vineyards Hakuna Matata Riverboat

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater Pere Marquette Lodge and State Park Riverview Park Terrace Conference Center at Aerie’s The Loading Dock Wood River Historic Chapel

Find more unique venues, caterers, photographers, florists and transportation at Weddings.VisitAlton.com

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

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•Riverfront Amphitheater •Live entertainment venues

•Antique & art districts wifi • cable TV • full kitchens granite counters • quality fixtures • king & queen beds

BankLiberty.com • (618) 462-7000

618.917.4466

AltonCrackerFactory.com 205 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002

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SPIR ITS on t he SIDE Nothing beats pairing a great meal with an award-winning wine or craft microbrew. Napa Valley meets the Mississippi River Valley in the Meeting of the Great Rivers! Enjoy fine wines made with luscious fruits grown right along the river bluffs. Raise a glass and sip your wine nice and slow at one of the many wineries in Grafton offering scenic river views. Feeling hoppy? Let the great rivers lead you to a sampling of microbreweries concocting their own blends and crafting beers on-site. Grab a growler as a souvenir of your tasting adventure.

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W IN ERIE S AERIES RIVERVIEW WINERY 600 Timber Ridge Dr., Grafton (618) 786-7477 FLOATING WINERY AT GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton (618) 786-7678 GRAFTON ICE HOUSE WINERY 120-214 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-2737 GRAFTON WINERY & BREWHAUS 300 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3001 GRAFTON WINERY THE VINEYARDS 21028 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton (618) 786-3004 MARY MICHELLE WINERY 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton (618) 786-2331 PIASA WINERY & PUB 225 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-9463

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B RE W ERIE S 4202 MAIN STREET BREWING COMPANY 180 E. Center Dr., Alton (618) 465-7260

OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton (618) 463-1470

GRAFTON WINERY & BREWHAUS 300 W. Main St., Grafton (618) 786-3001

Coming Summer 2016

The evolution of campus gardens from Monticello to present day!

Take a stroll back to the beginnings of Monticello College through the trees that have witnessed the beginning of campus, and the historic buildings that have been used to educate for more than 100 years. Be captivated by the spirit of Lewis and Clark today and take part in the active stewardship, advocacy and community-building that is propelling the campus into a bright future.

The Monticello Sculpture Garden’s 2016 Garden Show celebrates the college’s evolution in two thematic garden zones – past and present.

For more information visit www.lc.edu/gardens.

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ORCH A R DS Weekly Farmers’ Markets offer a variety of produce and artisan goods for one-stop shopping.

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PUMPKINS

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

BLACKBERRIES

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET ON STATE STREET Every Tuesday, June – October 105 N. Library St., Jerseyville | (618) 639-5222

BLUEBERRIES

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. Pick up a map 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.

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TH E M A RKE T S FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Every Wednesday and Saturday, June – October 9th St. and Piasa St., Downtown Alton | (618) 463-1016

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DELICIOUS DISHES Pull up a chair at our table for a feast of flavors. Explore 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. Hit the road for a dining adventure in the Meeting of the Great Rivers region. Tantalize your taste buds with delectable dining options in each of our unique river communities.

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DINING DIRECTORY RESTAURANTS ALTON | 62002 300 State 300 State St. • (618) 463-5555 Alton Sports Tap 3812 College Ave. • (618) 465-2539 Applebee’s 319 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 462-6575 Bluff City Grill 102 W. 9th St. • (618) 433-8288 Bossanova Restaurant & Lounge 112 W. 3rd St. • (618) 462-1175 Captain’s Table Buffet - Argosy Casino #1 Piasa St. • (800) 711-GAME Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 3400 Fosterburg Road • (618) 462-4620 Chez Marilyn 119 W. Third St. • (618) 465-8071 China Gate Express 248 Alton Square Mall Drive China King 1837 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 465-8818 Chinese Buffet 2610 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 463-4163 Chong Chop Suey 1101 E. 7th St. • (618) 465-2860 Chubby’s Bar & Grill 1022 E. Broadway • (618) 462-8005 Don & Penny’s 306 State St. • (618) 465-9823 Elijah P.’s Burgers and Brews 401 Piasa St. • (618) 433-8445 Fast Eddie’s Bon Air 1530 E. 4th St. • (618) 462-5532 Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken 701 Central Ave. • (618) 465-3876 Franco’s Restaurant at Atrium Hotel 3800 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 462-1220 G-B Grill 1858 E. Broadway • (618) 465-9896 Gentelin’s on Broadway 122 E. Broadway • (618) 465-6080 Golden Corral 350 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 465-1802 Historic Midtown Restaurant 1026 E. 7th St. • (618) 433-1691 Hong Kong House 1720 Washington Ave. • (618) 465-8638 International House of Pancakes 181 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 433-9940 Jimmy the Greek’s 1856 E. Broadway • (618) 462-6600

Journey - Argosy Casino Alton #1 Piasa St. • (800) 711-GAME

Old Fill-Inn Station 208 Main St. • (618) 396-0466

La Mia Cucina 2510 B State St. • (618) 466-6449

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Lovett’s Restaurant 2512 College Ave. • (618) 581-0997 Mac’s Time-Out Lounge/Off Track Betting 315 Belle St. • (618) 465-1006 Main Street Brewing Company 180 E. Center Dr. • (618) 465-7260 Morrison’s Irish Pub 200 State St. • (618) 433-8900 My Just Desserts 31 E. Broadway • (618) 462-5881 New D.J.’s Bar & Grill 2526 College Ave. • (618) 465-0362 Old Bakery Beer Company 400 Landmarks Blvd. • (618) 463-1470 Olga’s Kitchen 206 Alton Square Mall Drive • (618) 462-0642 Princivalli’s Cafe 602 E. 3rd St. • (618) 465-3255

DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant 444 W. Bethalto Drive • (618) 377-2253 Eagle’s Nest Restaurant 117 E. Bethalto Drive • (618) 377-0697 El Mezcal 705 Texas Bldv. • (618) 377-8902 Geno’s 140 Club 120 W. Bethalto Blvd. Hwy 140 • (618) 377-9394 Laux Brickhouse Grille 212 S. Prairie St. • (618) 377-4800 New China Buffet 133 E. Bethalto Drive • (618) 377-3333 Roma’s Pizza 121 E. Bethalto Drive • (618) 377-5800

BRIGHTON | 62012 Reeta Marie’s Country Store 402 S. Maple St. • (618) 372-0120

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Ragin Cajun Piano Bar 210 W. Third St. • (618) 433-9119

AJ’s Bar & Grill 124 W. Main St. • (618) 883-2233

Red Lobster 170 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 465-6554

Wittmond’s Restaurant 108 Main St. • (618) 883-2345

Rib City 201 E. Center Drive • (618) 462-4600

COTTAGE HILLS | 62018

Riverbend Billiards & Grill 909 E. Broadway • (618) 462-4435 Riviera Maya 2704 Corner Court • (618) 465-5000 S & S Sandwich 2505 State St. • (618) 570-0115

Doc Holliday’s Saloon & Eatery 308 W. MacArthur • (618) 258-7575 Frank’s 132 MacArthur Blvd. • (618) 258-8440 The Pork Barrel 435 W. MacArthur • (618) 258-7650

School House Grill at Senior Services Plus 2603 N. Rodgers • (618) 465-3298

Twin Cities Restaurant 15 S. Stanley Road • (618) 258-8730

Spectators Bar & Grill 3003 Washington Avenue • (618) 465-2695

DOW | 62022

St. Louis Bread Company 1837 B Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 474-0100 State Street Market 208 State St. • (618) 462-8800 SteveBob’s BBQ & Catering 4445 N. Alby St. • (618) 363-9375

Do Drop Inn 15281 State Highway 109 • (618) 885-5931

EAST ALTON | 62024 Airliner Bar & Grill 573 E. Airline Drive • (618) 259-9781

Tony’s Prohibition Lounge & Third Street Cafe 104 W. 3rd St. • (618) 462-8384

Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 521 E. Airline Drive • (618) 258-8204

Tony’s Restaurant 312 Piasa St. • (618) 462-8384

China Star 624 Berkshire Blvd. • (618) 259-9888

Town Club of Alton, Inc. 2400 E. Broadway • (618) 462-5431

High Flyers Grille 16 Terminal Drive • (618) 251-8500

Village Inn Pancake House 2611 College Ave. • (618) 462-8750

Magnum’s Bar & Grill 407 E. Main St. • (618) 259-3794

Woodstock Lounge 638 E. Broadway • (618) 465-9618

GODFREY | 62035

Joe K’s Family Restaurant 2530 State St. • (618) 466-9796

BATCHTOWN | 62006

Alton Wood River Sportsmens Club 3109 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-3042

Johnson’s Corner Restaurant 2000 State St. • (618) 465-5640

Cedar Hill Resort Route 1 Box 89 • (618) 883-4455

Carver’s Southern-Style BBQ 2716 Grovelin St. • (618) 467-9999

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China Wok 2702 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-8050 Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop 3015 W. Delmar Ave. • (618) 466-1020 El Mezcal 3034 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-1604 Godfrey Meat Market 6017 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-6111 Josephine’s Ltd. Gift Shop & Tea Room 6109 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-7792

HARDIN | 62047 Barefoot Restaurant RR 2 Box 118 • (618) 576-9012 Hardin Drive-In 207 N. Park St. • (618) 576-9311 Straight Home Bar & Grill Route 100 North • (618) 576-2766

HARTFORD | 62048 RJ’s Place 418 N. Delmar Ave. • (618) 254-4639

Donzo’s Bar & Grill 8 E. Ferguson Ave. • (618) 254-6615 Fiona’s Family Restaurant 595 E. Edwardsville Road • (618) 259-2410 Franchise Sports Bar & Grill 601 E. Edwardsville Road • (618) 259-2413 Hing Wah Chop Suey 860 N. Wood River Ave. • (618) 251-5012 International House of Pancakes 1201 E. Edwardsville Road • (618) 258-0236

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

Kumar’s Kafe 53 E. Ferguson Ave. • (618) 251-4772

Pizza World 5775 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-6789

Canton Restaurant 925 S. State St. • (618) 498-6661

Los Alamos Bar & Grill 57 W. Edwardsville Road • (618) 216-3444

Roper’s Regal Beagle 3043 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-2112

Ciudad Del Sol 208 South State St. • (618) 639-7657

Los Tres Amigos 1822 Vaughn Road • (618) 259-9730

Round Table 5407B Godfrey Road • (618) 466-6618

Dino’s Family Dining 518 South State St. • (618) 498-4011

Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant 48 W. Edwardsville Rd. • (618) 251-6262

Shanghai Chinese Food 5741 Godfrey Road • (618) 467-0121

Fran & Marilyn’s 113 S. State St. • (618) 498-4912

Sunset Bar & Grill 2807 W. Delmar Ave. • (618) 467-8232

Los Tres Amigos 929 S. State St. • (618) 639-8226

Sixth Street Diner 300 N. 6th St. • (618) 251-9715

Tony’s Ranch House Restaurant & Bar 3330 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-9734

Mike’s Pizza & Pasta 208 S. Lafayette St. • (618) 498-3298

Sukey’s Chinese Restaurant 730 E. Edwardsville Road • (618) 251-4052

GOLDEN EAGLE | 62036

Mulligan’s West 818 W. Carpenter St. • (618) 639-4653

ALTON | 62002

Kinder’s Restaurant 50 Golden Eagle Ferry Road • (618) 883-2586

Pump House Bar & Grill 1523 E. Edwardsville Rd. • (618) 216-2404

BAKERIES

Nick’s Pancake House 891 S. State St. • (618) 498-1122

Chocolate Air 2835 Homer Adams Pkwy • (618) 593-6649

QQ Buffet 1404 Windy Lane, Suite A • (618) 639-8838

Cookie Factory Bakery 202 Alton Square Mall Drive • (618) 462-5731

Redbird Deli & Ice Cream Parlor 109 S. State St. • (618) 639-0952

Duke Bakery 819 Henry St. • (618) 462-2922

State Street Bar and Grill 118 S. State St. • (618) 639-3663

LuciAnna’s Pastries 212 State St. • (618) 433-9395

The Diner Bar & Grill 111 S. Dorothy St. • (618) 639-1106

My Just Desserts 31 E. Broadway • (618) 462-5881

White Spot 403 N. State St. • (618) 498-9081

Spoon Baking Company 4 E. Broadway • (618) 374-6098

KAMPSVILLE | 62053

BETHALTO | 62010

Kampsville Inn Restaurant & Bar 2nd Street & Joliet Street • (618) 653-4413

Grafton Winery & Brewhaus 300 W. Main St. • (618) 786-3001

Donut Express 113 E. Bethalto Drive • (618) 377-5700

ROXANA | 62084

EAST ALTON | 62035

Hawg Pit BBQ Barn 821 W. Main St. • (618) 786-7675

Dee-Lux Diner 700 S. Central Ave. • (618) 254-7115

First Stop Bake Shop 611 E. Airline Dr. • (618) 251-8024

WOOD RIVER | 62095

Glazy Squares 14 W. Airline Drive • (618) 259-2920

Point Pleasant RR 1 Box 10A • (618) 883-2600

GRAFTON | 62037 3rd Chute Bar & Grill 1505 W. Main St. • (618) 786-8888 Aerie’s Riverview Winery 600 Timber Ridge Dr. • (618) 786-7477 Crazy Beaver Pizza Lodge 220 W. Main St. • (618) 786-3955 Fin Inn 1500 W. Main St. • (618) 786-2030 Grafton Oyster Bar 215 Water St.

Mary Michelle Winery 13653 Lodge Blvd. • (618) 786-2331 Peace of Quiche 111 E. Main St. • (618) 786-2233

143 Corner Cafe 29 S. 6th St.

GODFREY | 62035

Applebee’s 1921 Vaughn Road • (618) 258-1051

Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop 3015 W. Delmar Ave. • (618) 466-1020

Best Buffet Inc. 615 Wesley Drive • (618) 258-1888

Mister Donut 2720 Grovelin St. • (618) 466-6327

Piasa Winery & Pub 225 W. Main St. • (618) 786-9463

Brazz Monkee 305 E. Edwardsville • (618) 255-9019

WOOD RIVER | 62095

Ruebel Hotel & Restaurant 217 E. Main St. • (618) 786-2315

Chico’s Bar & Grill 575 S. 6th St. • (618) 254-1310

The Loading Dock 400 Front St. • (618) 786-3494

China King 1134 Vaughn Road • (618) 259-8886

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. • (618) 786-2331

Good Knight Cupcakes and Cookies 1490B E. Edwardsville Rd. • (618) 255-9078 Sweet Sisters Cakes & Confections 300 N. Wood River Ave. • (618) 251-9050 Wood River Donut Shop 102 W. Edwardsville Road • (618) 251-5331

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Home of the famous pork tenderloin sandwich!

Reeta Marie’s

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

Country Store

Tea Room Gift Shop Bakery

Enjoy our unique atmosphere and rustic charm featuring delicious daily lunch specials, a large variety of fresh baked goods and handmade crafts.

Book our private party room for you and 55 guests.

With its cathedral ceilings, wooden floors, and chandeliers it is the perfect setting for all of your dinners, meetings, and gatherings. Choose from one of our party plans or create your own.

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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!

Full Menu: Steak Chicken Seafood ̃ Soup & Desserts! ̃ Homemade Turtle

618.786.2030

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

COFFEE & ICE CREAM

GODFREY | 62035

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

ALTON | 62002

Shiver’s Frozen Custard 3318 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-6915

McCarry’s Dairyland 400 W. Carpenter St. #B • (618) 498-6113

Coffee Cabana 6133 Humbert Road • (618) 466-1187

Redbird Deli & Ice Cream Parlor 109 S. State St. • (618) 639-0952

GRAFTON | 62037

ROXANA | 62084

Lucy’s Place 2807 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 433-9677

Grafton Fudge & Ice Cream 321 E. Main St. • (618) 786-3700

Cone Barn 323 N. Central Ave.

Maeva’s Coffee 1320 Milton Road • (618) 581-7510

Ruebel Deli & Ice Cream Parlor 217 E. Main St. • (618) 786-2315

WOOD RIVER | 62095

BETHALTO | 62010

The Whole Scoop 222 E. Main Street • (618) 786-2663

Chill Out Frozen Creations 2833 Homer Adams Parkway • (618) 462-5000 Ketchum’s Corner Kreem 33 E. Elm St. • (618) 946-8309

Frigid Frog Shaved Ice Co. Airport Plaza Weather Vane Ice Cream 103 W. Bethalto Drive • (618) 377-8412

Lucy’s Place 1808 Vaughn Road • (618) 258-7299

Aerie’s Grounds & Gifts 800 Timber Ridge Dr. • (618) 786-8438

BARS ALTON: Big Muddy Pub, Bubby & Sissy’s, Catdaddy’s, Cellar Room, D & T Wedge, Danny’s Lounge, Firehouse Tavern, Greg’s Place, Kopp’s Korner, Norb’s Tavern, Shakers, Spirits Lounge at the Temple, Ten-Pin Lounge, Wayne Allen’s Saloon

QUICK BITES ALTON: Burger King, Captain D’s Seafood, Fazoli’s Restaurant, Firehouse Subs, Jack In The Box, Jimmy John’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Little Caesars Pizza, McDonald’s, Papa John’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Popeye’s Fried Chicken, Rally’s, Steak ‘N Shake, Subway, Wendy’s, White Castle

BETHALTO: Arby’s, Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Imo’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Rally’s, Subway, Taco Bell EAST ALTON: Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, The Salad Shop GODFREY: Arby’s, Domino’s Pizza, DQ Grill & Chill, Hardee’s, Imo’s, Little Caesars Pizza, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway HARDIN: Subway JERSEYVILLE: Arby’s, Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, DQ Grill & Chill, Hardee’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell WOOD RIVER: Charlie’s Drive-In, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Jack In The Box, Jimmy John’s, Little Caesars Pizza, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Papa John’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Steak ‘N Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s

Fresh daily

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

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.

My Just Desserts Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Homemade Pies!

Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

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

www.MyJustDesserts.org Search for JustDesserts in your smartphone app store!

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Make a detour for one of these diners or drive-ins serving up all-American favorites like cheeseburgers, homemade root beer, crispy fried chicken and more. The food speaks for itself.

BIG WIENERS DRIVE-IN Drive-in to Big Wieners in Alton for some of your favorite carnival food fare - old-fashioned Coney wieners, fully loaded Coney dogs, turkey legs, deep fried pickles and more.

101 9th St., Alton | (618) 433-1415 KING LOUIE’S DRIVE-IN Since the 1950s, guests have pulled into King Louie’s in Wood River for classic carhop service. Order up the original King Louie burger, famous potato planks and homemade root beer.

315 S. 6th St., Wood River | (618) 254-1114 MINI CORRAL This classic Alton dive has great burgers – from the mini sliders to the half pounders, and the homemade root beer and red cream soda are a blast from the past.

1500 Main St., Alton | (618) 462-0400

WOODY’S DRIVE-IN Since 1959, Woody’s drive-in in Alton has been serving the same crispy batter dipped fried chicken and fries in a box.

110 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton | (618) 466-7840

HOT FISH

It doesn’t get much more local than the hot fish sandwich in Grafton. Sit at a picnic table along the Mississippi River and order up a “hot fish” sandwich – buffalo or catfish - with homemade coleslaw on the side.

BEASLEY FISH STAND 1512 W. Main St. | (618) 786-3697 O’JAN’S FISH STAND 101 W. Main St. | (618) 786-2229

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E X P L O R E G R E AT

SHOPS

Stroll the streets of our villages and towns as you shop for that inspiring Made in Illinois gift or treasure. Alton has a distinct Antique District with dozens of shops specializing in everything from Depression glass and vintage toys to early American furniture and fixtures. Treasure hunters have endless opportunities for scooping up that rare, one-of-a-kind find at shops in Godfrey, Wood River, Bethalto, Jerseyville and Grafton. Be sure to take home unique gifts and mementos of your stay.

SHOPPING DIRECTORY ANTIQUES

GODFREY | 62035

ALTON | 62002

Craft & Antique Mall #2 5707 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-9997

Alton Antique Center 401 E. Broadway, Lower Level • (618) 463-0888 Alton Exchange Mall 2990 E. Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 463-1273 Aunt Sha’s Cottage Furniture 307 E. Broadway • (618) 420-1882

GRAFTON | 62037

Corky’s Emporium 4754 Humbert Road • (618) 623-5650 Country Meadows 401 E. Broadway Street • (618) 465-1965

Harrison’s Gifts 224 E. Main Street • (618) 786-3370

Dora’s Spinning Wheel 96 Northport Drive • (618) 466-1900

Treasures Past & Present Resale Shop 1504 W. Main Street • (618) 786-3797

George Street Antique Mall 108 George Street • (618) 396-2231

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

J & P’s Edelweiss 435 E. Broadway Street • (618) 741-8749 Mineral Springs Mall 301 E. Broadway • (618) 465-3200 Prairie Peddler Antiques 413 E. Broadway Street • (618) 465-6114

State Street Antiques & Jim’s Attic 115 N. State Street • (618) 498-1440

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Grapevine 10 E. Broadway • (618) 462-6502 Hazel2Blue, inc.

2521 State St. • (618) 433-8300 JMC Design Gallery Co-op 726 Belle Street • (618) 463-0566 Mississippi Mud Pottery 310 E. Broadway Street • (618) 462-7573 Mosaic’s Fine Fashions 110 W. 3rd Street • (618) 463-7005 New Frontiers Home Furnishings 101 W. 3rd Street • (618) 465-8868 Olive Oil Marketplace 108 W. 3rd Street • (618) 304-3769 Piasa Photo 215 Piasa Street • (618) 462-3337 Picture This & More 520A W. Delmar Avenue • (618) 466-0940

ALTON | 62002

Real Deals on Home Decor 237 East Delmar • (618) 433-9960

1904 General Store 322 E. Broadway • (618) 433-8195

Second Reading Book Shop 16 E. Broadway Street • (618) 462-2830

Alton Stained Glass 412 E. Broadway Street • (618) 462-4145

Slacker’s CD’s & Games 317 Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 462-2005

Steve’s Lighting & Antiques 323 E. Broadway Street • (618) 465-7407

Baxters Distributing Company, Inc. 912 E. Broadway • (618) 465-9347

Tinner’s Anvil 211 Langdon Street • (618) 433-1718

Something Different 822 E. Broadway Street • (618) 463-4306

Biker Brother Leather Co 556 E. Broadway Street • (618) 465-7330

Upstairs Antiques 323 E. Broadway Street

By Design 136 Front Street • (618) 433-1400

Tangled Tinsel Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shoppe 5 Christmas Tree Lane • (618) 465-7036

Wild Hare Emporium 2 W. Broadway St. • (618) 465-3735

Caravan Resale Shop 114 Broadway • (618) 462-6434

Wilson’s Antiques 217 E. Broadway Street • (618) 465-3798

Chocolate Air 2835 Homer Adams Pkwy • (618) 593-6649

BETHALTO | 62010

Christian Science Reading Room 237 Alton Square Mall Drive • (618) 462-0964

Craft & Antique Mall 60 Airport Plaza • (618) 377-9307

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Reflections Antiques 8502 Montclaire Avenue • (618) 466-2012

Golden Eagle Antiques 300 E. Main Street • (618) 786-3333

J & K Trash to Treasures 321 E. Broadway Stree • (618) 558-1834

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My Antique Store 1007 W. Delmar Ave. • (618) 466-1616

Frew’s Bridal 305 Piasa St. • (618) 466-8820

Dance Things & More 318 E. Broadway Street • (618) 462-3656

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Ted’s Motorcycle World 4103 Humbert Road • (618) 462-3030 The Gift Box 300 E. Broadway Three Charming Chicks 219 Williams St. White Birch 701 W. Delmar Avenue • (618) 466-9100

Wild Trak Bikes 1001 E. Broadway • (618) 462-2574 WOW Furnishings 513 E. Third Street • (618) 444-7969

BETHALTO | 62010 Bethalto Party World 60 Airport Plaza • (618) 377-4743 Homestead Flea Market 5205 State Rte. 140 • (618) 377-0452

The Wood Artisan 22 E. Main • (618) 786-3699

ALTON | 62002 Vintage Vanilla 311 E. Main St. • (618) 786-2017 Walker’s This and That Shop 128 E. Main Street • (618) 709-3804 Wild N Crazzy Biker Apparel 301 E. Main St. • (618) 920-5054

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

Sweet Ashley’s Cottage 130 W. Central • (618) 791-7048

2nd Time Around 905 S. State • (618) 639-7253

EAST ALTON | 62024

Beyond the Backyard Gate 203 N. Jefferson • (618) 498-7800

Community Seed & Feed 300 N. Shamrock Street • (618) 259-8270 Crafty Paradise 410 Grand Ave. • (618) 433-9368

RETAIL STORES

Images of Hollywood 116 S. State Street • (618) 639-8080

Alton Square Mall 200 Alton Square Mall Drive • (618) 465-5500 Cato Fashions 1837 Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 465-9280 J.C. Penney’s 150 Homer M. Adams Pkway • (618) 463-9595 K Mart 2851 Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 462-8720 KOHL’S 1770 Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 462-2649 Macy’s 100 Alton Square Mall Drive • (618) 463-4100 Ross Dress for Less 101 Alton Square • (618) 463-1413

ELSAH | 62028

Lula Bells 519 S. State Street • (618) 639-1200

Crocker & Springer Pottery, Ltd. 25337 Beltrees Road • (618) 466-8624

Nature Kist Nutrition Center 110 E. Exchange St. • (618) 498-6060

Elsah General Store 22 La Salle St. • (618) 556-0709

Outrageous Outdoors 902 South State St. • (618) 639-4867

Factory Connection 5735 Godfrey Rd. • (618) 433-8245

GODFREY | 62035

Rosa Linn’s Creations 114 S. State St. • (618) 498-3302

Walmart Super Center 6660 Godfrey Road • (618) 433-3008

Ruby & Ellie’s 117 N. State St. • (618) 498-9099

JERSEYVILLE | 62052

Cleta’s Nutrition 3004 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-1659 Godfrey Meat Market 6017 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-6111

WOOD RIVER | 62095

Josephine’s Ltd. Gift Shop & Tea Room 6109 Godfrey Road • (618) 466-7792

Fabric Plus 22 W. Ferguson Avenue • (618) 251-0083

Shops at Beverly Farm 6133 Humbert Road • (618) 466-1187

JMP Cycle 1490 E. Edwardsville Road • (618) 255-6116

GOLDEN EAGLE | 62036

Memory Lane 34 W. Ferguson Ave. • (618) 251-5886

J.L. Krafts & Flowers RR 1 Box 234 • (618) 883-2490

Patchwork Plus 62 E. Ferguson Avenue • (618) 251-9788

GRAFTON | 62037

Riverbend Resale 41 E. Ferguson Avenue • (618) 254-1200

Aerie’s Grounds & Gifts 800 Timber Ridge Dr. • (618) 786-8438 Buena Vista Jewelry 800 Timber Ridge Dr. • (618) 581-8586

Target 300 Homer M. Adams Parkway • (618) 465-4950

GODFREY | 62035

Cato Fashions 1404 Windy Lane • (618) 498-4280 Walmart Super Center 1316 S. State Street • (618) 498-7744

WOOD RIVER | 62095 Walmart Super Center 610 Wesley Drive • (618) 259-0290

Tommie’s 6th Street Mini Mall 6 S. 6th Street • (618) 406-3334

Flea Flickers Collectibles 126 E. Main Street Grafton Fudge & Ice Cream 321 E. Main St. • (618) 786-3700 Grafton Harbor 215 W. Water St. • (618) 786-7678 Grafton Winery & Brewhaus 300 W. Main St. • (618) 786-3001 Iron Decor & More 1406 W. Main St. • (618) 786-2343 Jeni J’s Gifts & Guest Houses 120 - 214 W. Main St. • (618) 786-2737 New to You 315 E. Main Street • (618) 786-2907 No. 15 Main 15 E. Main St. • (618) 593-2103 Pajarito 316 E. Main Street • (618) 786-3490 The Gift Box Riverside 225 E. Main St. The White Pelican - Art Gallery 127 E. Main • (618) 780-9197

Olive Oil Marketplace

Kitchen Gourmet Store Striving to offer the finest and freshest selections of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamics in the world at both reasonable and affordable prices.

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T R A NSP ORTAT ION NEARBY CITIES

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) 259-2531 LAMBERT 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

Branson: 274 miles Chicago: 286 miles Indianapolis: 245 miles Kansas City: 258 miles Memphis: 307 miles Milwaukee: 386 miles Nashville: 325 miles

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) 462-9860 GRAFTON HARBOR 215 W. Water St., Grafton | (618) 786-7678 Give the ferries a try as you make your way to the various attractions throughout the region.

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

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

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 3000 Washington Ave., Alton | (618) 462-0001 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 1200 S. State Rd., Jerseyville | (618) 498-8546 HERTZ RENTAL CARS 263 S. 6th St., Wood River | (618) 251-9587 DAVE 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) 466-7001 EXCEL TRANSPORTATION 351 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River | (618) 251-9410 TRAVEL TIP If you’re driving an electric car, you can get a FREE CHARGE at Alton City Hall (101 E. 3rd St.)

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ALTON REGIONAL CVB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson: Ann Badasch Vice Chair: Cindy Roth Secretary/Treasurer: Patty Rotermund Joanna Ahlin, Ben Allen, Karen Baker-Brncic, Michael Barker, Kim Caughran, Steve Cousley, Leroy Emerick, Dale Hagen, Sandy Hefner, Linda Jun, Jack Leonard, Mike McCormick, Dave Miller, Bill Netzhammer, Mike Nikonovich, Allison Richars, James Ryan

ABOUT US 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.

ALTON VISITOR CENTER HOURS Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday & Holidays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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INSTAGRAMMERS! 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.

PHOTO CREDITS: Pete Basola, John Metcalfe, Mark Meyers, Mike Stout, Jeff Tupper, Michael Weaver & Keith Wedoe COPYRIGHT ©2016 ALTON REGIONAL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

CONTACT US phone: (800) ALTON-IL or (618) 465-6676 email: info@visitalton.com address: 200 Piasa St. | Alton, IL 62002 COME VISIT US ON THE WEB! VisitAlton.com

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.

VISITING THE RIVERBEND? IT’S A GREAT PLACE...

TO FLY St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN): • Is close to everything the RiverBend has to offer • Has no landing or parking fees for airplanes or automobiles • Offers WestStar Aviation FBO services and easy fueling • Boasts no lines and no waiting for security or takeoff • Has Enterprise car leasing on site; please call ahead • Hosts annual Fly-In and Car Show

Join us for our Firework displays and annual September Fly-in!

Come visit, you might just want to stay. There are great land and building lease options in our 600-acre business park.

Call ahead to schedule a tour.

East of Alton, Illinois 1.888.562.9950 StLouisRegional.com

VisitAlton.com | 1-800-258-6645

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TONY’S RESTAURANT ESTABLISHED 1954

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

Steaks | Seafood | Pasta | Pizza 5 private dining rooms | Reservations accepted Open 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday Prohibition Lounge featuring over 30 craft beers 312 Piasa St. | (618) 462-8382 | TonysRestaurant.com

UNLEASH YOUR

INNER FOODIE ALTON RESTAURANT WEEK

Held every January and July • 20+ Locally Owned Restaurants Exclusive Restaurant Week Menus • Fixed prices for Lunch & Dinner FindJOIN out more US at AltonRestaurantWeek.com

JANUARY 15 - 24 & JULY 8 - 17, 2016 Find out more at AltonRestaurantWeek.com

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Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau

Christmas Wonderland Christmas Wonderland RockSpring Spring Park Rock Park

From the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 28 27 Walk through 1st Monday after Thanksgiving Monday - Friday: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. I Saturday - Sunday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Suggested donation: Autos: $7, Buses and Trolleys: $1 per person Carriage Rides Friday - Sunday 1-800-258-6645 I ChristmasWonderlandOfAltonIL.net VisitAlton.com | 1-800-258-6645

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Come Aboard for a “Unique RIver Experience!”

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OUND TRIP 80 Ton Load Limit | Open All Holidays 8am - 9pm

CALL US TODAY! 618-535-5759 calhounferrycompany.com