Downtown Alton, Illinois blends small-town charm with big-city energy on the banks of the Mississippi River, just north of St Louis. Our distinctive historic buildings offer a vibrant array of restaurants, shops, galleries, and specialty businesses for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. With a robust calendar of vibrant events, featuring a 24-week Saturday Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market with 100+ purveyors, concerts & festivals, and family-friendly holiday gatherings, something exciting is always happening. Stroll our Arts & Entertainment District to enjoy colorful public art, relax in pocket gardens filled with native plants, stop into our great shops and restaurants, and take in the river views.
Come see all that Alton has to offer!
Alton is an accredited Main Street® organization through Main Street America. Since 1995, Alton Main Street has been leading the grassroots movement to bring new life to Alton’s historic downtown. By supporting local entrepreneurs, facilitating public art, seeking activation for our historic buildings, and generating inclusive public engagement, we are building a downtown that is vibrant, resilient, and distinctly Alton, Our mission is to engage our community in the continued renewal of our historic downtown district and Mississippi River heritage by cultivating an attractive center of economic and social activity.