Alton
city in Missouri
Alton is in the Southeast Missouri region of Missouri.
Get in
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Get around
editSee
edit- Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River is a well preserved stream through some of Missouri's most unspoiled forest.
- Irish Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in Missouri.
- Mark Twain National Forest. Oregon County contains more national forest land than any other county in Missouri and you will find great seclusion and natural beauty here.
Do
edit- Float or fish the Eleven Point River.
- See Greer Spring.
- Hike the Ozark Trail along the Eleven Point River.
Buy
editEat
edit- Benita's Cafe, 4 Court Sq, ☏ +1 417-778-7711. Delicious lunch specials and evening buffets.
- Burger Palace, 304 Market St, ☏ +1 417-778-7276. Locally owned burger place with delicious milkshakes and ice cream treats.
- Grandma's Kitchen, 14 Ct Sq, ☏ +1 417-778-7577. Downhome cooking. Best place in town for breakfast. Where the locals gather for coffee.
- River's Edge Fish & Grill, Hwy 99, ☏ +1 417-764-3371. A few miles out of Alton at the head of the Eleven Point River in the peaceful community of Thomasville.
Drink
edit- The Beer Shed, Hwy 160, ☏ +1 417-778-7151. Locally owned package store providing all your float trip, trail ride, and hunting camp needs.
Sleep
edit- Eleven Point Cottages, At the Junction of US Hwy 160 & State Hwy 19, ☏ +1 417-270-2497. Locally owned cottages provide comfort while visiting area attractions. $65+ per night.
- Alton Motel, 401 Market Street, ☏ +1 417-778-6208. Affordable accommodations. $40+ per night.
Campgrounds, canoe rentals, and guides
edit- Hufstedler's Canoe Rental. Offers canoe and kayak rentals, flyfishing guide services in a custom driftboat, and cottage rentals.
- Richard's Canoe Rental.
Go next
edit| Routes through Alton |
| Springfield ← West Plains ← | W  E |
→ Poplar Bluff → Ends at  |
| Cuba ← Eminence ← Jct ← |
N  S |
→ Thayer → Ends at  |