The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (ARCVB) will be partnering with some of our tour providers to offer specialty-themed tours throughout the year. Tours include Eagle Watching, Underground Railroad, Eat Like a Local BBQ, Historic Elsah and more. For more information or to make reservations, call (800) 258-6645.

Underground Railroad Shuttle Tours


Learn about local, Underground Railroad sites on a shuttle. The two-hour guided shuttle tours will stop at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad system including Rocky Fork Church, Enos Apartments and more. Alton's riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern U.S. Buried beneath the streets of Alton and Godfrey, remnants of this period in history still exist.

FEB142015

Underground Railroad Tour

10:00am to 12:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





FEB142015

Underground Railroad Tour

1:00pm to 3:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





FEB212015

Underground Railroad Tour

10:00am to 12:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





FEB212015

Underground Railroad Tour

1:00pm to 3:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





MARCH72015

Underground Railroad Tour

10:00am to 12:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





MARCH72015

Underground Railroad Tour

1:00pm to 3:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





MARCH282015

Underground Railroad Tour

10:00am to 12:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002





MARCH282015

Underground Railroad Tour

1:00pm to 3:00pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton IL 62002






Eagle Watching


Take a 45-minute shuttle to spots along the Mississippi River to try to spot some eagles at Maple Island, Heron Pond, Ellis Island and at the Audubon Center. There willbe a guide on board the shuttle who will provide tips on how to eagle watch this season.

JAN242015

Eagle Watching Tour

10:30am to 11:15amAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN242015

Eagle Watching Tour

11:30am to 12:15pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN242015

Eagle Watching Tour

12:30pm to 1:15pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN242015

Eagle Watching Tour

1:30pm to 2:15pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN312015

Eagle Watching Tour

10:30am to 11:15amAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN312015

Eagle Watching Tour

11:30am to 12:15pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN312015

Eagle Watching Tour

12:30pm to 1:15pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002





JAN312015

Eagle Watching Tour

1:30pm to 2:15pmAlton Visitor Center200 Piasa St.Alton, IL 62002