Welcome to the brand-new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alton, located less than five miles from the scenic Mississippi River and 35 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate our proximity to the Olin Nature Preserve's numerous loop trails. Other nearby attractions include the Liberty Bank Amphitheatre, the Alton Splash Pad, the National Great Rivers Museum, and the Beall Mansion. Golfers can enjoy the nearby Rock Spring Golf Course, a beautiful 9-hole course featuring mainly par 4s. We're also less than 10 minutes from three other stunning courses: The Woodlands (which also hosts banquets), Cloverleaf, and Spencer T. Olin. For a touch of local history and mystery, visit the reportedly haunted McPike Mansion, offering intriguing tours.