Population (2010) 27,891 Introduction Alton is a city with a layered history that is worth the time to explore. When you’re done, take a drive along the Mississippi River up to Grafton, which is one of the most scenic stretches of the Great River Road; it can be very
Feeling down? Just wait a bit and something will float by to lift your spirits.
The Mississippi River creeps toward downtown Alton, Illinois (photo taken December 31, 2015). See more photos here. Flooding at Alton, IL
Overlook # 11 of 13: Looking north from Alton, IL (photo taken Oct 2013), See more photos here. Looking upriver from Alton, IL
Looking out at Alton, Illinois from the deck of the American Queen (photo taken Aug 2013). See more Pictures here. Alton, IL
Looking toward Alton, Illinois from the Missouri shore (photo taken Oct 2011). See more Photos here!
