Madison County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

  • Robert Wadlow Statue
  • Alton Prison
  • Lincoln Douglas Square
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Collinsville
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Trip time! Discover the sports, university life and live music in Collinsville.

Reasons to visit

  • Splash City Family Waterpark
  • World's Largest Catsup Bottle
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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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Highland
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Architecture
Explore Highland: its architecture, lake views, dining 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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Godfrey
Godfrey
Check out the local area in Godfrey—home to attractions like Mississippi River and Piasa Island.
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Stay near popular Madison County attractions

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Robert Wadlow Statue

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Stretch your neck muscles and gaze up at this life-size bronze statue of the World’s Tallest Man, with walking cane in hand and a smile gracing his face.
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