Madison County, IL

Illinois

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Popular cities in Madison County

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Alton
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Tours
Open-air events, artisan farmers markets and antique dealers plus civil war history and the mighty Mississippi River all await in this Illinois city.

Reasons to visit

  • Alton Prison
  • Robert Wadlow Statue
  • Lincoln Douglas Square
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Edwardsville
Known for Universities, Family-friendly and Business
Trip time! Discover the university life, sports, and local cuisine in Edwardsville.

Reasons to visit

  • Edwardsville Watershed Nature Center
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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Collinsville
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Trip time! Discover the sports, university life, and local cuisine in Collinsville.

Reasons to visit

  • Splash City Family Waterpark
  • World's Largest Catsup Bottle
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Highland
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Architecture
Explore Highland: its architecture, lake views, cathedral, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Silver Lake Park
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Troy
Known for Family-friendly, Nature and Wildlife
Trip time! Discover the wildlife, local cuisine, and camping in Troy.
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Bethalto
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Dining
Get away to Bethalto! Enjoy the local cuisine and more.
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Stay near popular Madison County attractions

A historical marker plaque detailing the ruins of the first state prison in Illinois, built in 1830-31, and mentioning Dorothea Dix's role in prison reform.

Alton Prison

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See the remains of a prison which was built over 150 years ago and which housed Confederate prisoners during the Civil War.
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