Bethalto Arboretum
Bethalto Arboretum, adjacent to Central Park along the Lewis and Clark Trail, is approximately 2.5 acres in size and was developed on an old railroad right-of-way.
Conceived by Mayor Erwin Plegge in the 1960s, the arboretum was launched with a donation of six trees by a local nursery and a promise of five trees from the Governor of Alaska and four of its mayors. The arboretum was officially dedicated October 15, 1966 and now contains more than 150 species of trees and other plant life that can be seen from the street and contains an internal path system.
A fitness path is located on the grounds that traverses around a war memorial, a perennial garden, and several other distinctive features of the arboretum. Through the years, it has become one of the most popular walking trail parks in the village.
The Arboretum celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2016, and continues to welcome guests and residents of Bethalto each and every day.
Great Rivers Tap & Grill, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.29 mi (straight line)
Robert Wadlow Statue, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.97 mi (straight line)
Alton Museum of History & Art, Inc., College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 6.03 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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R.J.’s Place, North Delmar Avenue, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 6.15 mi (straight line)
1 S Delmar Ave, Hartford, IL 62048, USA
Distance: 6.43 mi (straight line)
National Great Rivers Museum, Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 6.98 mi (straight line)
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Alton National Cemetery, Pearl Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.17 mi (straight line)
The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, East 5th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.32 mi (straight line)
Henry Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.75 mi (straight line)
819 Henry Street, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 7.77 mi (straight line)
Good Weather Gallery, North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 7.88 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Wildey Theatre, North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 7.89 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 7.91 mi (straight line)
BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed and Breakfast Inn, 407 East 12th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.93 mi (straight line)
222 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 7.94 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Coffee Houses Bakeries
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Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park, Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, USA
Distance: 7.96 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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The Old Bakery Beer Company, Landmarks Boulevard, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 8.07 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries
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401 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 8.10 mi (straight line)
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