23 days in Great Rivers & Routes Itinerary

Alton is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 15mi north of St. Venture out of the city with trips to Litchfield (Lake Lou Yaeger & Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center), Grafton (Pere Marquette State Park, Aerie's Winery, &more) and Collinsville (Splash City Waterpark, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, &more). There's much more to do: cruise along Great Rivers Scenic Route, pause for some serene contemplation at First Unitarian Church, join in the after-dark buzz at Edison's Entertainment Complex, and don't miss a visit to Haskell Playhouse.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Alton journey planner.

Barcelona, Spain to Alton is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Barcelona to Alton due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Barcelona in February, expect Alton to be slightly colder, temps between 6°C and -5°C. On the 1st (Sun), you'll travel back home.