along Mississippi River, Alton, IL

1 Piasa St, Alton, IL 62002-6276

2810 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002-4742

#2 Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL 62002

Alton, IL

Looking for the real story of why Alton, Illinois, is know as one of the most haunted small towns in America? Come along on one of the award-winning Alton Hauntings Tours! Based on the book by author Troy Taylor, it has been called the "most authentic" tour in the region and after almost 20 years, we take you behind the scenes of the most haunted places in town. According to legend, author Mark Twain once called Alton a "dismal little river town," largely thanks to the dark history that the city had already endured prior to its heyday as a thriving river port. From those days, through the early 1900s, Alton saw more than its share of death, disease, disaster, violence, murder, and even the scars of the Civil War. Today, come see how the events of the past have created the hauntings of what is now being called "one of the most haunted small towns in America." Our tour is an entertaining, often spine-tingling trip back in town to discover the true story of why our little town has become so haunted over the years! See the calendar for upcoming dates and join us on the eerie streets for Alton for a tour!

214 William St, Alton, IL 62002-6146

1530 E 4th St, Alton, IL 62002-6566

Monument & 5th Streets, Alton, IL 62002

301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-2402

Exhibits and information have been researched and are historically accurate. The curator of our museum has visited Torture Museums in Europe where most of these devices originated. A collection of books on the sublect is available to browse while at the Museum. We are always on alert for information and adding new exhibits to our collection. Over 50 exhibits of torture devices from all over the world, some very simple, some diabolically clever, some still in use today. We have new Torture exhibits, and are expanding the museum to include curiosities, oddities, illusions and hands-on exhibits. Formerly the Historic Museum of Torture Devices this expanded attraction is now the Curiosity Museum.

407 E 12th St, Alton, IL 62002-7230

No visit to Alton, IL is complete without a tour of this iconic, turn-of-the-century mansion - built as a wedding gift. Museum tours are by appointment. Call now to schedule.

310 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-2401

We specialize in handmade functional stoneware pottery that is dishwasher, microwave, oven and food safe. Stop in and watch us create and browse our showroom filled with our finished ware.

200 Alton Square Homer Adams Pkwy., Alton, IL 62002-5919

2018 Alby St, Alton, IL 62002-6814

301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-2402

The purpose of the Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center is to further the knowledge of paranormal happenings. We regularly do ghost hunting and investigations of hauntings, and share our evidence with other Investigators and people who wish to attend our events.We also have "Meet and Greets" with paranormal groups of investigators."Hunt Ghosts with the Pro's"