History and Culture in Alton, Illinois

Beeindruckende Geschichte und Kultur in Alton, Illinois!

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Magical Holiday Moments

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas at the DD Collins House & the Light Up Collinsville Parade.

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Meeting Sites

Let the majesty of the confluence of the Missouri, Mississippi, and Illinois rivers inspire your team.

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Mini Abe Visits Scenic Byway

Mini Abe spent the week visiting the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway the last week of October.

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River Towns USA

Experience the quaint, charming and historic river towns nestled among the great rivers all around Alton, Illinois on the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway.

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Riverfront Beats

Jam out with Great Rivers & Routes!

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Top Fall Drives Along Great River Road

Whether you're biking, hiking or driving along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, the fall colors are simply breathtaking.

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A Wonderful Day for an Adventure

Today, my standing Friday morning meeting was cancelled, so I had a rare day with nothing on the calendar.

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Alton’s Steamboat Era

Commercial and industrial growth, fueled by steamboat traffic, made Alton one of the largest communities in Illinois in the early 1800s, far bigger than Chicago.

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An Insider’s Guide to Viewing the Solar Eclipse

Get ready to view the awe-inspiring Great American Eclipse on August 21 throughout the Meeting of the Great Rivers.

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