Alton is in the Southeast Missouri region of Missouri.
Get in
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Map of Alton (Missouri)
Scenic Highway 19 travels through national forests and crosses several scenic rivers.U.S. Highway 160 from West Plains, Missouri or Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Nearby Thayer, Missouri has a small airport.
Get around
See
- 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
- Float or fish the Eleven Point River.
- See Greer Spring.
- Hike the Ozark Trail along the Eleven Point River.
Buy
Eat
- Benita's Cafe, 4 Court Sq, ☏ 1 417-778-7711. Delicious lunch specials and evening buffets.
- Burger Palace, 304 Market Street, ☏ 1 417-778-7276. Locallly 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
- 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
- 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.
- [dead link]Alton Motel, 401 Market Street, ☏ 1 417-778-6208. Affordable accommodations. $40 per night.
Campgrounds, canoe rentals, and guides
- [formerly dead link]Eleven Point Canoe Rental. Offers canoe and kayak rentals, flyfishing guide services in a custom driftboat, and cottage rentals.
- Hufstedler's Canoe Rental.
- Richard's Canoe Rental.
Go next
Routes through Alton |
Springfield ← West Plains ← | W ![]() | → Poplar Bluff → Ends at ![]() |
Cuba ← Eminence ← Jct ![]() | N ![]() | → Thayer → Ends at ![]() |