Best points of interest near Upper Alton

10 points of interest · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best points of interest near Upper Alton, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 10 of 10 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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Robert Pershing Wadlow
#1 Robert Pershing Wadlow
0.6 mi away
This Illinois attraction features a statue commemorating Robert Pershing Wadlow, recognized as the tallest human being in recorded history. Located in central Illinois, the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Alton Museum of History and Art
#2 Alton Museum of History and Art
0.7 mi away
The Alton Museum of History and Art is located in Upper Alton, Illinois, and features exhibits related to the region's history and art collections. Visitors can explore displays…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument
#3 Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument
1.7 mi away
The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, also known as the Elijah Lovejoy Monument, Elijah Parrish Lovejoy Shaft, Lovejoy Monument, and Lovejoy State Memorial, is a memorial in Alton…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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McPike Mansion
#4 McPike Mansion
1.8 mi away
McPike Mansion, or Mount Lookout, is a mansion in Alton, which is part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Illinois. Built in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours
#5 Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours
2.1 mi away
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours offers guided tours exploring the paranormal history and haunted locations of Alton, Illinois. Located in southwestern Illinois near the Mississippi…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Clark Bridge
#6 Clark Bridge
2.4 mi away
The Clark Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge across the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri and Alton, Illinois, United States. Named after explorer William Clark like the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Alton Military Prison Site
#7 Alton Military Prison Site
2.5 mi away
The Alton Military Prison was a prison located in Alton, Illinois, built in 1833 as the first state penitentiary in Illinois and closed in 1857. During the American Civil War, the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Bethalto Historical Museum
#8 Bethalto Historical Museum
5.9 mi away
Bethalto Historical Museum is located in Bethalto, Illinois, near Upper Alton. The museum preserves and presents local history for visitors interested in the region's heritage…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Bellfontaine Bridge
#9 Bellfontaine Bridge
6.5 mi away
Bellfontaine Bridge is a bridge located near Old Jamestown in Missouri. Situated in the central part of the state, the bridge provides crossing access in this rural area. Visitors…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
#10 Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
7.4 mi away
The Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower is a National Park Service attraction located near Spanish Lake in Illinois. The tower commemorates the historic meeting point of the Lewis and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Points of Interest near Upper Alton

The Upper Alton area has 10 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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