Alton

Alton, Illinois, is a Mississippi River sits about 15 miles north of Saint Louis. The city once thrived on manufacturing; but as manufacturing along the Mississippi River declined, Alton has transformed itself into a tourist destination.

The pink line painted along the side of the mill marks the high water level during the 1993 floods

The Argosy Casino attracts tourists and their money

The Clark Bridge (in the distance) crosses the Mississippi River; connecting Alton to West-Alton