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View of the Clark Bridge, which spans across the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri and Alton, Illinois.

The Clark Bridge, which spans across the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri and Alton, Illinois. Courtesy of Deposit Photos Courtesy of Deposit Photos

12 Best Things to Do in Alton, Illinois

March 18, 2023May 13, 2021 Heather Raulerson

ALTON, IL has a vibrant history. Settlers came after the Louisiana Purchase. The city played a vital role in the Civil War, Lincoln Douglas Debates, and Underground Railroad.

What is there to do in Springfield, IL?

March 19, 2023March 21, 2021 Heather Raulerson

What is there to do in Springfield, IL? Honest Abe! From homes, museums, libraries, cemeteries and more, Springfield is Lincoln central.

Willis Tower prominent along Chicago Lake Michigan lakefront.

Chicago attractions for tourists: advice from a local

March 18, 2023August 5, 2020 Shraddha Majcher

Museums, nightlife, music, sports, shopping, dining, art and architecture, Chicago attractions for tourists run the gamut!