Recent News
Local artist Chrissie Chapman spearheads fundraiser for Downtown Alton
During our time sheltering-in-place, local artist Chrissie Chapman has created a series of watercolor paintings that feature historic Alton architecture titled "Downtime Painting Downtown". Sets of 15 note cards or postcards are available for $18 [...]
Alton Main Street Announces Winners of Façade Improvement Grant Program
Congratulations to The Second Reading Book Shop at 16 East Broadway and Alton Music Exchange at at 556 E. Broadway, we can't wait to see the before & after shots of your storefronts this fall! [...]
Announcing adaptations to outdoor dining in Downtown Alton
Starting Friday, May 29th, the City of Alton has permitted extra seating on streets and sidewalks in order for patrons of restaurants to dine outside while abiding by social distancing requirements. Until further notice, the [...]
Downtown Alton
All over the country, towns and cities are looking back to their traditional downtowns as great places to work, play, live and shop! Here in Alton, we are blessed with a unique turn of the century riverfront streetscape that has offered all those options for a long time.
Our unique and vibrant downtown has so much to offer. Downtown residential units offer captivating river views and a walkable lifestyle. Shopping options range from quality lifestyle shops to contemporary fashion. We’ve always been known as the place to party, and more fun bars and new restaurants are opening up all the time. Our artistic community is thriving, with public art and our wonderful arts center. It’s no wonder Alton was voted “Best Hidden Gem on the Mississippi”!
