Brian & Jennifer's Guidebook for Alton
Essentials
Schnucks Godfrey
2712 Godfrey Rd Full Service Grocery Store.
Walmart Supercenter
6660 Godfrey RdTarget
300 Homer M Adams PkwyFood Scene
Since 1951. The Best bakery that you will ever find. Family owned and operated for generations.
Duke Bakery is a full line retail bakery specializing in wedding cakes, specialty cakes, donuts, pastries, pies, breads, buns and cookies. Duke Bakery was founded in 1951 by Christ and Helen Doucleff with the desire to serve the Alton and Riverbend area with the highest quality bakery items possible.
819 Henry Street
Alton, IL 62002
618-462-2922
Duke Bakery
819 Henry StSince 1951. The Best bakery that you will ever find. Family owned and operated for generations.
Duke Bakery is a full line retail bakery specializing in wedding cakes, specialty cakes, donuts, pastries, pies, breads, buns and cookies. Duke Bakery was founded in 1951 by Christ and Helen Doucleff with the desire to serve the Alton and Riverbend area with the highest quality bakery items possible.
819 Henry Street
Alton, IL 62002
618-462-2922
Moved to 102 W 9th St, Alton, IL 62002 and is now Tony's Steakhouse and Bar. Casual dining in Bar, more upscale in main restaurant. Kids OK - just cant sit at the actual bar.
(618) 462-8384
Menu: tonysrestaurant.com
Tony's Restaurant & 3rd St. Cafe
102 West 9th StreetMoved to 102 W 9th St, Alton, IL 62002 and is now Tony's Steakhouse and Bar. Casual dining in Bar, more upscale in main restaurant. Kids OK - just cant sit at the actual bar.
(618) 462-8384
Menu: tonysrestaurant.com
Downright famous for their homemade pies, ½ pound chicken salad sandwiches and our tollhouse brownies….just to name a few! We also serve a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Our menu changes daily based upon what the kitchen is craving at that particular moment so you’ll never have the same thing two days in a row around our place. If you’re worried that My Just Desserts is a “tea room” that your husband wouldn’t be caught dead in….don’t, because we're not. Stop by and say hello any day of the week between 11am and 4pm. Located downtown in historic Alton Illinois just a few blocks from the river.
Phone: (618) 462-5881
http://www.myjustdesserts.org
My Just Desserts
31 E BroadwayDownright famous for their homemade pies, ½ pound chicken salad sandwiches and our tollhouse brownies….just to name a few! We also serve a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Our menu changes daily based upon what the kitchen is craving at that particular moment so you’ll never have the same thing two days in a row around our place. If you’re worried that My Just Desserts is a “tea room” that your husband wouldn’t be caught dead in….don’t, because we're not. Stop by and say hello any day of the week between 11am and 4pm. Located downtown in historic Alton Illinois just a few blocks from the river.
Phone: (618) 462-5881
http://www.myjustdesserts.org
Joe K's is a full-service, family restaurant - serving breakfast and lunch. We offer homemade soups and daily specials, in a clean and friendly atmosphere. Not Fancy. Great Breakfast. Fast service. Low prices.
Come in and enjoy!!
2530 State St.
Open daily 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
P: (618) 466-9796
Joe K's Restaurant
2530 State StreetJoe K's is a full-service, family restaurant - serving breakfast and lunch. We offer homemade soups and daily specials, in a clean and friendly atmosphere. Not Fancy. Great Breakfast. Fast service. Low prices.
Come in and enjoy!!
2530 State St.
Open daily 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
P: (618) 466-9796
Casual lunch with friends/co-workers, Saturday morning mimosa/bloody mary brunch, romantic date night, girl's night out with live music and fantastic wine selection.
Restaurant 11-8 Tuesday-Saturday, but CALL Ahead
Wine Retail & Light Snacks available 11-5:30
Phone: 618-462-8800
Menu: statestreetmarketofalton.com
State Street Market
208 State StCasual lunch with friends/co-workers, Saturday morning mimosa/bloody mary brunch, romantic date night, girl's night out with live music and fantastic wine selection.
Restaurant 11-8 Tuesday-Saturday, but CALL Ahead
Wine Retail & Light Snacks available 11-5:30
Phone: 618-462-8800
Menu: statestreetmarketofalton.com
Gentelin's, in historic Alton is a top fine dining restaurant.
Owned and operated by Executive Chef Ryan Gentelin and front of house manager Sarah Gentelin, the restaurant features a relaxed atmosphere, along with rich colors in the dining room where patrons have a view of the Alton bridge. Featuring a full menu ranging from appetizers & sandwiches to pasta, steak and seafood there is something to satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Enjoy the many flavors of martinis, or for the wine lover Gentelin's offers an extensive wine list whether it be by the glass or the bottle.
Tue-Thurs 4-9 Fri & Sat 4-10
Reservations recommended, but walk-ins welcome.
http://www.gentelinsonbroadway (618)465-6080
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Gentelin's On Broadway
122 E BroadwayGentelin's, in historic Alton is a top fine dining restaurant.
Owned and operated by Executive Chef Ryan Gentelin and front of house manager Sarah Gentelin, the restaurant features a relaxed atmosphere, along with rich colors in the dining room where patrons have a view of the Alton bridge. Featuring a full menu ranging from appetizers & sandwiches to pasta, steak and seafood there is something to satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Enjoy the many flavors of martinis, or for the wine lover Gentelin's offers an extensive wine list whether it be by the glass or the bottle.
Tue-Thurs 4-9 Fri & Sat 4-10
Reservations recommended, but walk-ins welcome.
http://www.gentelinsonbroadway (618)465-6080
Bossanova, a modern, hip and casual restaurant in beautiful Downtown Alton.
Intimate, but does not feel cramped or small.
At Bossanova Restaurant and Lounge, you're always going to find something new. Go in for food or just a martini.
4PM - 2AM.
No Reservations.
http://www.altonbossa.com
618-462-1175
Bossanova
112 W 3rd StBossanova, a modern, hip and casual restaurant in beautiful Downtown Alton.
Intimate, but does not feel cramped or small.
At Bossanova Restaurant and Lounge, you're always going to find something new. Go in for food or just a martini.
4PM - 2AM.
No Reservations.
http://www.altonbossa.com
618-462-1175
Located in Downtown Alton, IL on the heart of Broadway
just minutes from the Clark Bridge and Alton Amphitheatre.
Offering a diverse menu, a relaxing lounge & sports bar featuring 14 TV's to watch all your favorite sporting events, and a dining room that is perfect for date night or a family meal. There are also Darts, Pinball & Video Gaming to meet every enthusiasts needs. In addition, there is a Banquet Hall upstairs that seats over 400 guests. With a 2 story parking garage & plenty of on street parking there is room for everyone.
http://www.bluffcitygrillalton.com
p: (618) 433-8288
Bluff City Grill
424 East BroadwayLocated in Downtown Alton, IL on the heart of Broadway
just minutes from the Clark Bridge and Alton Amphitheatre.
Offering a diverse menu, a relaxing lounge & sports bar featuring 14 TV's to watch all your favorite sporting events, and a dining room that is perfect for date night or a family meal. There are also Darts, Pinball & Video Gaming to meet every enthusiasts needs. In addition, there is a Banquet Hall upstairs that seats over 400 guests. With a 2 story parking garage & plenty of on street parking there is room for everyone.
http://www.bluffcitygrillalton.com
p: (618) 433-8288
The Old Bakery Beer Company is a certified organic craft brewery located in downtown Alton, IL. In addition to the line of up of all organic beers, the restaurant & tasting room features a menu of seasonally-rotating sandwiches, salads, & soups, designed to pair well with beer and highlight the vast array of produce and artisan goods available in Southern Illinois & Eastern Missouri. The building started as a bakery in the late 1800's. After a fire in 1929 and a series of remodels, additions, and changes in ownership, the building remained a bakery until the early 1980's when it shut down. The Old Bakery Beer Company was born in early 2015 in that very building. www.oldbakerybeer.com
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The Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Landmarks BlvdThe Old Bakery Beer Company is a certified organic craft brewery located in downtown Alton, IL. In addition to the line of up of all organic beers, the restaurant & tasting room features a menu of seasonally-rotating sandwiches, salads, & soups, designed to pair well with beer and highlight the vast array of produce and artisan goods available in Southern Illinois & Eastern Missouri. The building started as a bakery in the late 1800's. After a fire in 1929 and a series of remodels, additions, and changes in ownership, the building remained a bakery until the early 1980's when it shut down. The Old Bakery Beer Company was born in early 2015 in that very building. www.oldbakerybeer.com
Wonderful Coffee Shop recently opened in the old historic post office building. Light Breakfast and lunch food. Spacious, inviting, comfortable, relaxing. A really good feeling...not your usual coffee shop. Wi-fi of course. Check it out! https://www.postcommons.com/
Post Commons
300 Alby StWonderful Coffee Shop recently opened in the old historic post office building. Light Breakfast and lunch food. Spacious, inviting, comfortable, relaxing. A really good feeling...not your usual coffee shop. Wi-fi of course. Check it out! https://www.postcommons.com/
Lucianna's Pastries
607 E BroadwayGo early for mini breakfast quiches and yummy pastries. Take-out or eat in.
On the river. Oysters, fish, crawfish etouffee, drinks, etc. Inside and outside seating.
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Grafton Oyster Bar
215 Water StOn the river. Oysters, fish, crawfish etouffee, drinks, etc. Inside and outside seating.
Santinos
180 East Center DriveReally good Italian food.
The Brown Bag Bistro
318 E BroadwayOne of the best sandwich shops there is.
Don't miss this for entertainment and scene. Just So-so food, but their catfish fritters and salsa are a couple of the better menu items.
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The Loading Dock
401 Front StDon't miss this for entertainment and scene. Just So-so food, but their catfish fritters and salsa are a couple of the better menu items.
Neighborhood bar and grill. I like to sit in the bar for a beer and burger.
Johnson's Corner Restaurant
2000 State StreetNeighborhood bar and grill. I like to sit in the bar for a beer and burger.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a legend. Live Music Venue, nightclub, beer, hamburgers. Casual. Ages 21-99. Later at night, there may be a $5 cover depending on the bands. Several rooms, sometimes with additional live music.
In 1921 Anheuser Busch opened a drinking establishment in the picturesque river town of Alton, Illinois. A yellow brick building, Bon-Air, was built. Sam Balaco, and later his son Lotteo, owned Bon-Air for 50 yrs. 1981, in a move that changed history forever, Eddie Sholar (aka Fast Eddie) purchased Bon-Air. Things began to change – FAST!
In the more than 20 yrs that Fast Eddie has owned Bon-Air, it has quadrupled in size. Seats 300, standing room for 300 more. fasteddiesbonair.com
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Fast Eddie's Bon Air
1530 E 4th StThis place is a legend. Live Music Venue, nightclub, beer, hamburgers. Casual. Ages 21-99. Later at night, there may be a $5 cover depending on the bands. Several rooms, sometimes with additional live music.
In 1921 Anheuser Busch opened a drinking establishment in the picturesque river town of Alton, Illinois. A yellow brick building, Bon-Air, was built. Sam Balaco, and later his son Lotteo, owned Bon-Air for 50 yrs. 1981, in a move that changed history forever, Eddie Sholar (aka Fast Eddie) purchased Bon-Air. Things began to change – FAST!
In the more than 20 yrs that Fast Eddie has owned Bon-Air, it has quadrupled in size. Seats 300, standing room for 300 more. fasteddiesbonair.com
Mac's Time Out Lounge.
This friendly bar/off-track betting parlor/dance club has a little bit of everything, including a beer garden and really good barbecue & Pizza. Located in surprisingly cool downtown Alton, Mac's Time Out has a staggering number of televisions --62, by our count -- so you can watch as many as fifteen different racetracks. But don't go just for that. The separate beer garden area is a very large eating area. There's a Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dancing into the early morning on weekend nights.
618-465-1006
Time Out Lounge
315 Belle StreetMac's Time Out Lounge.
This friendly bar/off-track betting parlor/dance club has a little bit of everything, including a beer garden and really good barbecue & Pizza. Located in surprisingly cool downtown Alton, Mac's Time Out has a staggering number of televisions --62, by our count -- so you can watch as many as fifteen different racetracks. But don't go just for that. The separate beer garden area is a very large eating area. There's a Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dancing into the early morning on weekend nights.
618-465-1006
Piano Bar and other live music.
Late night food and bar.
10 W 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 433-9119
Ragin Cajun Piano Bar
210 W 3rd StPiano Bar and other live music.
Late night food and bar.
10 W 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 433-9119
Morrison's Irish Pub
200 State StSmall, Authentic, Irish pub. Live entertainment some nights.
Entertainment & Activities
Casino Riverboat on the Mississippi River. Poker, blackjack, slots, etc. Nothing like it.
21 and over.
http://www.argosyalton.com/
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Argosy Casino Alton
1 Piasa StCasino Riverboat on the Mississippi River. Poker, blackjack, slots, etc. Nothing like it.
21 and over.
http://www.argosyalton.com/
A very unique and fun place for drinks, food and music on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers In Grafton. Sit and enjoy the view, have a beer or soda, some food and friends. Usually live music. Busy place, Day and Night. Do Not miss this spot. Kids OK, but not late night. Ice skating rink in the winter months. Indoor seating but abundant outdoor seating. Food is your typical Pub Grub, but acceptable.
But, be Very Careful with your speed going in and out of town on the River Road. Speed trap.
Phone: (618) 786-3494
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The Loading Dock
401 Front StA very unique and fun place for drinks, food and music on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers In Grafton. Sit and enjoy the view, have a beer or soda, some food and friends. Usually live music. Busy place, Day and Night. Do Not miss this spot. Kids OK, but not late night. Ice skating rink in the winter months. Indoor seating but abundant outdoor seating. Food is your typical Pub Grub, but acceptable.
But, be Very Careful with your speed going in and out of town on the River Road. Speed trap.
Phone: (618) 786-3494
Award-winning wines, fine dining, and live entertainment.
Fabulous hilltop views of the rivers.
618.786.7477
winery@aeriesresort.com
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Aerie's Resort in Grafton Illinois
14 W Main StAward-winning wines, fine dining, and live entertainment.
Fabulous hilltop views of the rivers.
618.786.7477
winery@aeriesresort.com
Spencer T Olin Golf Course
4701 College AveDaily Fee public golf course. Quite nice and reasonable price.
Sightseeing, Parks & Nature
Glazebrook Park is located at 1401 Stamper Lane and is the site of all of the special events, including the Great Godfrey Maze in September and October. Glazebrook Park measures 120-acres with two ponds, two playgrounds, two concession stands, three restroom facilities, two rentable shelters, a rentable gazebo, four soccer fields and over 3 miles of walking trails. Glazebrook Park is home to many of the memorial trees planted annually through memorial donations.
The Village of Godfrey has six beautiful parks for everyone to enjoy. Glazebrook Park, The Godfrey Ball Park, Homer Adams Park, Clifton Terrace Park, LaVista Park and Hoffman Gardens at Great Rivers Park are open daytime only
Robert E Glazebrook Community Park
1401 Stamper LnGlazebrook Park is located at 1401 Stamper Lane and is the site of all of the special events, including the Great Godfrey Maze in September and October. Glazebrook Park measures 120-acres with two ponds, two playgrounds, two concession stands, three restroom facilities, two rentable shelters, a rentable gazebo, four soccer fields and over 3 miles of walking trails. Glazebrook Park is home to many of the memorial trees planted annually through memorial donations.
The Village of Godfrey has six beautiful parks for everyone to enjoy. Glazebrook Park, The Godfrey Ball Park, Homer Adams Park, Clifton Terrace Park, LaVista Park and Hoffman Gardens at Great Rivers Park are open daytime only
Clifton Terrace Clifton Terrace Park is a beautiful 3-acre park located on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the Mississippi River. Clifton Terrace Park is a rest stop on the state-owned Vadalabene Bike Trail. Clifton Terrace Park offers a playground, prairie remnant, memorial trees, an informative kiosk and restroom facilities. Clifton Terrace is a great place for eagle watching during the winter months.
Clifton Terrace Park
3216 Mc Adams PkwyClifton Terrace Clifton Terrace Park is a beautiful 3-acre park located on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the Mississippi River. Clifton Terrace Park is a rest stop on the state-owned Vadalabene Bike Trail. Clifton Terrace Park offers a playground, prairie remnant, memorial trees, an informative kiosk and restroom facilities. Clifton Terrace is a great place for eagle watching during the winter months.
635 Rozier St., in Alton, IL
Over 1,300 confederate soldiers who died in the area are buried here. Not well known. It is guarded 24/7 by the federal government to protect it from Nut Cases who wish to destroy confederate monuments, but this monument is about brave people, not an ideology.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/national_cemeteries/illinois/North_Alton_Confederate_Cemetery.html
Confederate Cemetery
635 Rozier Street635 Rozier St., in Alton, IL
Over 1,300 confederate soldiers who died in the area are buried here. Not well known. It is guarded 24/7 by the federal government to protect it from Nut Cases who wish to destroy confederate monuments, but this monument is about brave people, not an ideology.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/national_cemeteries/illinois/North_Alton_Confederate_Cemetery.html
Robert Wadlow Statue
2810 College AveCommemorating the tallest man ever, born in Alton, IL.
Stop at Riverview Park, high on the Bluff overlooking the great rivers. Between Belleview Ave and Park Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/LCJ5vC8ZJ442
Riverview Drive
Riverview DriveStop at Riverview Park, high on the Bluff overlooking the great rivers. Between Belleview Ave and Park Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/LCJ5vC8ZJ442
Piasa Bird
Illinois 100On the Great River Road just north of downtown Alton. Very Interesting!
Shopping
Mississippi Mud Pottery
310 E BroadwayLocal Pottery shop in downtown Alton. Watch the potters on the wheel.