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Mount Major State Forest
Nature preserve
👍👍 Took a hike on a Sunday afternoon with my 2 yr old dog, 6 yr old daughter, 10 yr old son, fiancé and myself- I am a smoker who walks approximately 3 miles daily. It took us about 5 hours, taking our time on the blue trail (straight up vs. Yellow trail which is longer due to winding around.) Blueber...
4.80 (740 reviews)
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Mount Major Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 This hike’s popularity is well deserved. I hiked with a group of friends on a cloudier day. The hike itself was moderately hard with some sections where you need to use some hands if theres been rain recently.
The top view is amazing even with cloudy weather. Recommend packing a lunch and eating it...
4.90 (382 reviews)
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Post Commons
Coffee shop
👍👍 I was checking out Alton because a co-worker recommended visiting the nearby state park. However, since I started my day super late, it was getting darker when I arrived in Alton. So I ended up checking out this coffee shop instead, and boy, I was so surprised at how huge this place was. I guess thi...
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4.80 (417 reviews)
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Robert Wadlow Statue
Sculpture
👍👍 This is a fun photo op to make when visiting Alton, Illinois! Robert only lived to be 22 because he got an infection in his feet which killed him. #bucketlist
Robert Wadlow was the tallest man to have ever lived. He was born in Alton in 1918 and at the time of his death in 1940, Wadlow measured 8-f...
4.80 (414 reviews)
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G-B Grill
Grill
Cash-only, mom-&-pop diner serving classic American & Greek plates for breakfast & lunch.
$ $$$
4.90 (272 reviews)
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Joe K's Restaurant
Family restaurant
Basic American comfort food, from eggs & hash browns to hamburgers, served in easygoing surrounds.
$ $$$
4.70 (741 reviews)
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Morrison's Irish Pub
Irish pub
😠 If I could select a negative number of stars, I would. I went to this bar on St. Patrick’s Day thinking, hey, no better place than an Irish Pub to enjoy a Guinness on St. Pat’s. I was so wrong. We arrived at the bar at about 9:45, they closed at 11 that night. I was with a friend who was visiting me...
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4.70 (689 reviews)
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Mt. Major
Hiking area
👍👍 Blue trail was hard going up, but if you have good shoes you can make it to the top! We took the orange trail back down! Beautiful day. Check yourselves for ticks after please...
4.80 (348 reviews)
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Maeva's Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Hidden Gem! I was skeptical pulling up and a little confused since Maeva's is in a large old school building, but once I figured that out, I was so impressed! Drinks were amazing, baked goods couldn't have been better, as well as the chia seed parfait. Do your self a favor and check out this plac...
$ $$$
4.70 (579 reviews)
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State Street Market
Restaurant
👍👍 Review #2, and it's just as great and even better than the 1st. This beautiful, amazing little restaurant is hands down the best place in Alton, IL, and the surrounding area. On Valentines Day, they offered a five course romantic reservation, only dinner experience. They offered 2 time slots 530 and...
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4.80 (288 reviews)
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ALDI
Supermarket
Retail chain selling a range of grocery items, meat & dairy.
$ $$$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Fast Eddie's Bon Air
Bar
Beer-focused bar, founded in 1921, with a vintage vibe, casual eats, 400 seats & live music.
$ $$$
4.50 (6.1K reviews)
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Schwegel's
Grocery store
👍👍 I've then going here for about 15-20 years and I can say that I'm praising them for the comfortable atmosphere they offer and the many options to do get all your errands done in one place I mean you can cash a check you can use the ATM you can get ameet water you can get groceries you can get cigare...
4.60 (649 reviews)
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Duke Bakery
Bakery
👍👍 Moms birthday and Duke's Bakery is always on our list of stops. Snaking on my goodies now.
$ $$$
4.60 (642 reviews)
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Decaro’s
Italian restaurant
👍👍 One of a kind great authentic Italian restaurant ... Never a wait and the flavors are lasting memories for my taste buds ... Yummy ...
I feel like this is. A gem hidden off the routes that are often traveled by out of Towner's.. I would have never seen this place if not had been working close to th...
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4.60 (555 reviews)
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Sammi's sandwich
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Sandwiches have great flavor! Quick and courteous service. Primo selection with daily specials. Quality all the way.
If I want a sandwich, I can count on Sammi's for a delicious, generous one for lunch or dinner. Pick one out, hot or cold, and enjoy every bite.
They have daily specials that really...
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4.70 (316 reviews)
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Pope Animal Hospital
Veterinarian
😠 Bottom line? This is not Pope Animal Hospital. Dr. Pope retired. The current doctors and staff have neither the capacity nor the compassion to care about animals the way Dr. Pope did and it is a shame.
Although they still have his awards hanging on the wall, this is not the same hospital. Kinda lik...
4.60 (548 reviews)