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Things to see in Alton, Illinois (United States): 7 places and when to go
Alton, Illinois is a town in United States with around 84,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (3), History (1), Museums and art (1). The best known are Chain of Rocks Bridge, Clark Bridge and Bellefontaine Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.891, -90.1842
- Population
- About 84,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Architecture (3) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Stargazing (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 394 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alton, Illinois
The places in and around Alton, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Chain of Rocks BridgeArchitecture15 km
- Clark BridgeCable-stayed bridge across the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri and Alton, Illinois984 m
- Bellefontaine BridgeRailroad bridge over the Missouri River6.9 km
- Alton Military PrisonPrison located in Alton, Illinois467 m
- Alton Museum of History and ArtHistory museum in Alton, Illinois3.7 km
- SIUE Automated ObservatoryObservatory20 km
- The Old Bakery Beer CompanyBrewery366 m
When to go to Alton, Illinois
The best time to visit Alton, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:43
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In March, 6 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alton, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 394 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Maryville5 places28 km
- St. Louis38 places29 km
- St. Charles, Missouri11 places30 km
- Fenton9 places50 km
- Dutzow5 places77 km
- Hermann13 places111 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alton, Illinois?
The best known: Chain of Rocks Bridge, Clark Bridge, Bellefontaine Bridge, Alton Military Prison, Alton Museum of History and Art. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alton, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Alton, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 394 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alton, Illinois as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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