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Alton
is located in Madison County in southwest Illinois, about 15 miles north of St. Louis. As of the 2006 census, the population was 34,511. Alton was ranked the 27th most livable small city in America by Money Magazine. Called "one of America's great river towns," Alton is filled with historic homes, small shops and antique stores. More than 50 antique shops line Alton's "antique row." You'll also find great restaurants and a variety of lodging accommodations in the town of Alton, from cozy bed and breakfasts to quality hotels. Alton is a historic town dating to 1673, when French explorers Marquette and Joliet first made their way down the Mississippi River and discovered the image of the Piasa Bird high above the bluffs. The Piasa Bird, an Illinois Indian bluff painting of a dragon-like creature, has become an icon and local legend of the region. Attractions in Alton include the 250-foot high Clark Super Bridge, the historic Lincoln-Douglas Square and the Lovejoy Monument, which is the tallest monument in the state of Illinois. The town of Alton is also known for being home to Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man at 8 feet, 11.1 inches, born in 1918. A life-size bronze statue dedicated to Wadlow can be found in the town. You will find the area is filled with entertainment and outdoor recreational activities, including cycling and hiking, fishing and boating, camping, ferry boat rides, golf and tennis.
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Alton Vacation Rentals
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Alton Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| College Crest Motel | 1809 Burling Dr | Alton, IL | | (618) 465-3212 | | Comfort Inn Alton | 11 Crossroads CT | Alton, IL | | (618) 465-9999 | | Days Inn | 1900 Homer Adams Pkwy | Alton, IL | | (618) 463-0800 | | Holiday Inn Alton | 3800 Homer Adams Pkwy | Alton, IL | | (618) 462-1220 | | Stratford Hotel | 229 Market St | Alton, IL | | (618) 465-2700 | | Super 8 Motel Alton | 1800 Homes Adams Pkwy | Alton, IL | | (618) 465-8885 | | Travel Inn | 717 E Broadway | Alton, IL | | (618) 462-1011 | | Hi Way House Motor Inn | 3023 Godfrey Rd | Godfrey, IL | 2.6 mi. | (618) 466-6676 | | Lewis & Clark Motor Lodge | 530 Lewis & Clark Blvd | East Alton, IL | 2.8 mi. | (618) 254-3831 | | Redwood Motel | 5609 Godfrey Rd | Godfrey, IL | 3.7 mi. | (618) 466-3715 | | Midwest Motel | 912 Thorngate Rd | Granite City, IL | 9.6 mi. | (618) 797-2400 | | Canal Motel | 3317 W Chain Of Rocks Rd | Granite City, IL | 9.8 mi. | (618) 931-0744 | | Econo Lodge | 1351 Dunn Rd | ST Louis, MO | 9.8 mi. | (314) 388-1500 | | Motel 6 0484 | 1405 Dunn Rd | ST Louis, MO | 9.8 mi. | (314) 869-9400 | | Budget Motel | 3220 W Chain Of Rocks Rd | Granite City, IL | 9.9 mi. | (618) 931-1414 | | Chain Of Rocks Motel | 3228 Chain Of Rocks Rd | Granite City, IL | 9.9 mi. | (618) 931-6600 | | Sun Motel | 3241 W Chain Of Rocks Rd | Granite City, IL | 9.9 mi. | (618) 797-0241 | | Apple Valley Motel | 709 E Chain Of Rocks Rd | Granite City, IL | 10.6 mi. | (618) 931-6085 | | Greenway Motel | 701 E Chain Of Rocks | Granite City, IL | 10.6 mi. | (
) - | | Super 8 Motel St Louis North | 2790 Target Dr | Saint Louis, MO | 10.8 mi. | (314) 355-7808 | | Green Tree Inn | 15 ML St | Elsah, IL | 11.7 mi. | (618) 374-2821 | | Super 8 Motel | 4141 Timberlake Dr | Pontoon BCH, IL | 11.7 mi. | (618) 931-8808 | | Comfort Inn & Conference Center | 3080 S State Rt 157 | Edwardsville, IL | 12.5 mi. | (618) 656-4900 | | Best Western-camelot Inn | 1240 E Old Chain Of Rocks | Pontoon Beach, IL | 12.5 mi. | (618) 624-3636 | | Red Roof Inn | 307 Dunn Rd | Florissant, MO | 13.0 mi. | (314) 831-7900 | | Hampton Inn Northwest | 55 Dunn Rd | Florissant, MO | 13.2 mi. | (314) 839-2200 | | Days Inn | 7350 N Hanley Rd | Hazelwood, MO | 13.2 mi. | (314) 524-2500 | | Mary K Inn | 8911 Dunn Rd | Hazelwood, MO | 13.5 mi. | (314) 921-4400 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-st Louis Airport | 318 Taylor Rd | Hazelwood, MO | 13.7 mi. | (314) 731-4200 | | In Town Suites- St. Louis North | 9067 Dunn Rd | Hazelwood, MO | 13.8 mi. | (314) 731-1902 | | Ramada Inn St. Louis Airport North/Hazelwood | 9079 Dunn Rd | Hazelwood, MO | 13.8 mi. | (314) 731-7700 | | Granite City Lodge | 1200 19TH St | Granite City, IL | 13.9 mi. | (618) 876-2600 | | Ramada Limited Granite City | 5105 State Rt 111 | Granite City, IL | 13.9 mi. | (618) 797-2727 | | La Quinta Inn ST Louis-airport | 5781 Campus Pkwy Dr | ST Louis, MO | 14.4 mi. | (314) 731-3881 | | Studioplus | 155 Chapel Ridge Rd | Hazelwood, MO | 14.7 mi. | (573) 731-2707 | | Comfort Inn And Suites | 7133 Douglass Palmer Pl | Hazelwood, MO | 14.8 mi. | (314) 895-8899 | | Extended Stay America | 6065 N Lindberg Ave | Hazelwood, MO | 14.8 mi. | (314) 731-2991 | | Drury Inn ST Louis Airport | 10490 Natural BRG Rd | ST Louis, MO | 15.1 mi. | (314) 423-7700 | | Renaissance ST Louis Hotel | 9801 Natural BRG Rd | ST Louis, MO | 15.1 mi. | (314) 429-1100 | | ST Louis Airport Marriott | I-70 @ Lambert International Airport | ST Louis, MO | 15.1 mi. | (314) 423-9700 |
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| Beall Mansionan Elegant Bed & Breakfast The | 407 East 12th St | Alton, IL | | (618) 474-9100 |
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Alton Weather & Climate
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Southwestern Illinois has a four-season, humid continental climate that borders on a humid, subtropical climate in the southern tip of the state. The weather is variable with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Thunderstorms occur frequently in spring and summer and this region is vulnerable to tornado activity. Average precipitation is 36-44 inches. Southern Illinois is hotter and receives more rain than the northern part of the state near Lake Michigan. Snowfall in southern Illinois is usually less than 15 inches, and as in summertime, temperatures in the south are somewhat higher than in the north. Spring and fall are often the most pleasant times of the year in the state of Illinois.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
19°F |
1.99 in. |
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| February |
41°F |
24°F |
2.30 in. |
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| March |
52°F |
33°F |
3.47 in. |
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| April |
64°F |
44°F |
4.16 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
55°F |
4.24 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
64°F |
3.22 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
68°F |
3.49 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
66°F |
3.17 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
58°F |
3.14 in. |
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| October |
67°F |
46°F |
2.70 in. |
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| November |
53°F |
35°F |
3.75 in. |
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| December |
40°F |
24°F |
2.91 in. |
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Alton Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the St Louis Regional airport (ALN) located about 5 miles east of Alton, the Lambert St Louis International airport (STL) located approximately 15 miles southwest of Alton in St. Louis, Missouri, the Spirit Of St Louis airport (SUS) located roughly 31 miles southwest of Alton in St. Louis, Missouri, the Capital airport (SPI) located around 69 miles northeast of Alton in Springfield, Illinois, and finally the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located about 73 miles south of Alton in Perryville, Missouri.
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Alton Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags St. Louis | Eureka | MO | 37.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Raging Rivers Water Park | Grafton | IL | 15.6 mi. | | | Caribbean Water Adventure | Springfield | IL | 67.8 mi. | | | The Landing | Monroe City | MO | 99.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Alton Municipal Golf Course | Alton | IL | | | | Cloverleaf Golf Course | Alton | IL | | | | Rock Spring Golf Course | Alton | IL | | | | Roseland Golf Course | Alton | IL | | | | Spencer T Olin Community Golf Course | Alton | IL | | | | Woodlands Golf Club | Alton | IL | | | | Rolling Hills Golf Club | Godfrey | IL | 3.5 mi. | | | Belk Park Golf Course | Wood River | IL | 6.2 mi. | | | American Legion Golf Course | Marshall | IL | 12.3 mi. | | | Old Fleurissant Golf Club | Florissant | MO | 12.3 mi. | | | American Legion Post 199 Golf Course | Edwardsville | IL | 12.7 mi. | | | Fox Creek Golf Club | Edwardsville | IL | 12.7 mi. | | | St Catherines Village Golf | Edwardsville | IL | 12.7 mi. | | | Legacy Golf Course | Granite City | IL | 14.0 mi. | | | Grandvue Golf Course | Bunker Hill | IL | 14.5 mi. | | | Gateway National Golf Links | Madison | IL | 15.4 mi. | | | Stonebridge Golf Club | Maryville | IL | 16.8 mi. | | | Berry Hill Golf Course | Bridgeton | MO | 16.9 mi. | | | Wolves Crossing Golf Course | Jerseyville | IL | 17.4 mi. | | | St Ann Golf Course | Saint Ann | MO | 17.5 mi. | | | Oak Brook Golf Course | Edwardsville | IL | 17.9 mi. | | | Fairmont Golf Course & Driving Range | Fairmont City | IL | 18.5 mi. | | | TeeUp Golf Centers Indian Mounds Golf Course | Fairmont City | IL | 18.5 mi. | | | Missouri Bluffs Golf Club | Saint Charles | MO | 19.5 mi. | | | St Charles Golf Course | Saint Charles | MO | 19.5 mi. | | | Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club | Maryland Heights | MO | 19.6 mi. | | | Eagle Springs Golf Course | Saint Louis | MO | 19.6 mi. | | | Emerald Greens Golf Course | Saint Louis | MO | 19.6 mi. | | | Normandie Golf Course | Saint Louis | MO | 19.6 mi. | | | Pevely Farms Golf Club | St. Louis | MO | 19.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Horseshoe Lake State Park | | IL | 15.8 mi. | | | Cahokia Mounds State Park | | IL | 18.2 mi. | | | Pere Marquette State Park | | IL | 20.6 mi. | | | Holten State Park | | IL | 21.9 mi. | | | Beaver Dam State Park | | IL | 23.4 mi. | | | Fort Zumwalt State Park | | MO | 30.9 mi. | | | Castlewood State Park | | MO | 32.6 mi. | | | Babler State Park | | MO | 34.9 mi. | | | Mastodon State Park | | MO | 39.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| McCabe Powers Historical Museum | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Westward Expansion-Gateway Arch | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | (History) | | International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Forum for Contemporary Art | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | (Art) | | Laumeier Sculpture Park and Museum | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | (Art) | | St. Louis Art Museum | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | (Art) | | Labor & Industry Museum | Belleville | IL | 28.0 mi. | (History) | | Fenton History Museum | Fenton | MO | 30.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 19.2 mi. | | | Henson Robinson Zoo | Springfield | IL | 67.8 mi. | |
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