Every winter, as rivers farther north freeze over, hundreds of American bald eagles head south to the open water around Alton, Illinois. They spend the season fishing below the locks and dams and roosting in the bluffs along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers....
Alton sits where the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers come together, about 25 minutes north of St. Louis. It’s a river town with a deep history, an antique-filled downtown, a reputation for ghosts, and one of the best winter bald eagle shows in the...
Alton, Illinois is known for its riverfront beauty, rich history, and charming downtown — but after the sun sets, the city reveals a darker, spine-tingling side. Recognized as one of the most haunted small towns in America, Alton is a must-visit destination for...
