Set in a valley along the Mississippi River between Alton and Grafton, Elsah is often called the "town that time forgot." It's a great place to rest and relax, but if you are looking for things to do:

Explore 75 antique and specialty stores all within 15 miles    Bicycle County Roads

Ride the Brussels Ferry     Pick fresh apples and peaches in season    Saddle up at Marquette

Stroll through spectacular fall foliage     Have a riverside picnic   Bicycle the Great River Road

Discover why many Native Americans Revere the Eagle     Try the waterslide at Raging Rivers

Trek through Pere Marquette State Park     Explore the birdwatching at Riverlands Sanctuary

Enjoy the local wineries     Be sure to visit: www.visitalton.com and www.greatriverroad.com

40 minutes to St. Louis - enjoy the attractions of St. Louis but come home to Elsah