Alton Museum of History and ArtEdward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State ParkBohm Woods Nature PreserveMcPike MansionLewis & Clark ExpiditionBenjamin Godfrey Chapel
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Bethalto

Bethalto is a town in Madison district, Illinois, United States of about 9,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 19 parks and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Alton Museum of History and Art, Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument and Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park.

38.9092° N, 90.0407° WPop. 9,349

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km177
Must-see116
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Alton Museum of History and Art, museum near Bethalto
Must-see

Alton Museum of History and Art

Museum · 11 km

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, monument near Bethalto
Must-see

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

Monument · 14 km

Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park, nature spot near Bethalto
Must-see

Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park

Nature spot · 14 km · Saint Charles

Places near Bethalto by type

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One day from Bethalto

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bethalto
  2. Alton Museum of History and Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alton Military Prison Sitelake · 45 min
  4. Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lewis & Clark Expiditionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bohm Woods Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Bethalto
Today’s loopBethaltoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bethalto?

Alton Museum of History and Art (museum, about 11 km), Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument (monument, about 14 km), Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park (nature spot, about 14 km), Bohm Woods Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 14 km), McPike Mansion (attraction, about 15 km), SIUE Gardens (garden, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bethalto?

177 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Bethalto?

Camp DuBois - Wood River, about 10 km by road; Wadlow Birth House (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Bethalto?

SIUE Gardens, about 16 km by road; Chain of Rocks Park (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bethalto?

Start in Bethalto, visit Alton Museum of History and Art, then Alton Military Prison Site, then Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park, then Lewis & Clark Expidition, then Bohm Woods Nature Preserve, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.