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Alto-Pass
is a small village located in southwest Illinois, along Highway 127 on what is known as the Alto Pass Scenic Circle. This beautiful tourist area is filled with orchards and vineyards, award-winning wineries and outdoor activities. The town of Alto Pass is home to the oldest winery in southern Illinois. Other attractions include an old-fashioned general store, along with antique stores, a fudge factory offering 30 varieties of the candy and Bald Knob Cross, a 111-foot-tall illuminated cross. The Alto Pass Scenic Circle is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest and is near the Pomona Natural Bridge, LaRue Pine Hills, Giant City State Park and the Cache River Wetlands, home to 1,000 year old cypress trees. Recreational activities include fishing and swimming in Cedar Lake, boating, hiking, biking, golf, birding and horseback riding. Alto Pass is about 15 miles southwest of the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. From St. Louis, take I-64 east to Illinois 127, Exit 50. Go south on 127 through Nashville, Pinckneyville and Murphysboro to the Scenic Circle. From Paducah, Kentucky, take I-24 north to Illinois 146 (at Vienna.) Go west on 146 through Anna/Jonesboro to Illinois 127, and turn right (north) and follow the Alto Pass Scenic Circle.
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Alto Pass Vacation Rentals
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Alto Pass Hotels and Resorts
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| Giant City State Park Lodge And Cabins | | Makanda, IL | 6.8 mi. | (618) 457-4836 | | Ramada Inn | 801 N Giant City Rd | Carbondale, IL | 8.0 mi. | (618) 351-6611 | | Anna Plaza Motel | 150 E Vienna St | Anna, IL | 8.6 mi. | (618) 833-5215 | | Lincoln Motel | 601 E Broad St | Jonesboro, IL | 8.7 mi. | (618) 833-2181 | | Comfort Inn Carbondale | 141 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 12.2 mi. | (618) 519-4244 | | Holiday Inn Carbondale | 800 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 12.5 mi. | (618) 529-1100 | | Super 8 Motel Carbondale | 1180 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 12.9 mi. | (618) 457-8822 | | Heritage Motel | 1209 W Main St | Carbondale, IL | 13.0 mi. | (618) 457-4142 | | Comfort Inn | 1415 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 13.2 mi. | (618) 549-4244 | | Best Inns Of America Carbondale | 1345 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 13.3 mi. | (618) 529-4801 | | Riverside Inn Motel | Rt 5 | Murphysboro, IL | 13.3 mi. | (618) 687-2244 | | Hampton Inn | 2175 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 16.0 mi. | (618) 549-6900 | | Holiday Inn | 2300 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 16.0 mi. | (618) 549-2600 | | Drury Inn & Suites-Jackson | 225 Drury Ln | Jackson, MO | 20.3 mi. | (573) 243-9200 | | Hampton Inn-cape Girardeau | 103 Cape W Pkwy | Cape Girardeau, MO | 21.4 mi. | (573) 651-3000 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 128 Cheekwood Ln | Ullin, IL | 21.7 mi. | (618) 845-3700 | | Super 8 Cape Girardeau | 2011 N Kingshighway | Cape Girardeau, MO | 21.7 mi. | (573) 339-0808 | | Comfort Inn | 2600 W Main | Marion, IL | 22.4 mi. | (618) 993-6221 | | Comfort Suites Marion | 2608 W Main | Marion, IL | 22.4 mi. | (618) 997-9133 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 Comfort Dr | Marion, IL | 22.4 mi. | (618) 998-1220 | | Americas Best Inns | 2700 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 22.5 mi. | (618) 997-9421 | | Drury Inn Marion | 2706 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 22.5 mi. | (618) 997-9600 | | Hampton Inn | 2710 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 22.5 mi. | (618) 998-9900 | | Super 8 Motel Marion | 2601 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 22.5 mi. | (618) 993-5577 | | Motel 6 | 1008 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 22.6 mi. | (618) 993-2631 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott | 1400 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 22.7 mi. | (618) 993-3011 | | Days Inn | 517 Hwy 61 E | Jackson, MO | 23.1 mi. | (573) 243-3577 | | Drury Lodge | 104 S Vantage | Cape Girardeau, MO | 23.3 mi. | (573) 334-7151 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 3253 William St | Cape Girardeau, MO | 23.3 mi. | (573) 334-4491 | | Holiday Inn West Park | 3257 William St | Cape Girardeau, MO | 23.3 mi. | (573) 334-4491 | | Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau | 3248 William St | Cape Girardeau, MO | 23.3 mi. | (573) 334-3000 | | Victorian Inn | 3265 William St | Cape Girardeau, MO | 23.3 mi. | (573) 651-4486 | | Days Inn Marion | 1802 Bittle PL | Marion, IL | 23.4 mi. | (618) 997-1351 | | Drury Suites-cape | 3303 Campster | Cape Girardeau, MO | 23.5 mi. | (573) 339-9500 | | Best Western Airport Inn | Rt 8 | Marion, IL | 23.8 mi. | (618) 993-3222 | | Econo Lodge | 1806 Bittle Plce | Marion, IL | 23.8 mi. | (618) 993-1644 | | Limited Inn | 709 E Vine | Vienna, IL | 24.6 mi. | (618) 658-6300 | | Budget Inn Motel Vienna | Rt 146 & I-24 | Vienna, IL | 25.5 mi. | (618) 658-2802 | | Royal Inn | 1010 S Jefferson St | Duquoin, IL | 29.8 mi. | (618) 542-4335 | | Fountain Motel | 112 S Main St | Pinckneyville, IL | 29.8 mi. | (618) 357-2128 |
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Alto Pass Weather & Climate
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The southern tip of Illinois has a humid, continental climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The weather varies widely, but the climate is generally one of hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area can receive heavy snowfall and experiences blizzards periodically, although winters in the southern region are more moderate than the northern parts of the state. Average precipitation for southern Illinois exceeds 44 inches per year. Snowfall in this region is usually less than 14 inches. Illinois averages around 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year, which is somewhat above the national average. The state is also vulnerable to tornadoes, with an average of 35 occurring annually.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
42°F |
22°F |
3.59 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
26°F |
3.42 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
35°F |
4.73 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
44°F |
4.70 in. |
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| May |
78°F |
53°F |
5.22 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
61°F |
4.23 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
65°F |
3.26 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
63°F |
3.58 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
56°F |
3.13 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
44°F |
3.38 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
35°F |
4.76 in. |
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| December |
46°F |
26°F |
4.30 in. |
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Alto Pass Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Southern Illinois airport (MDH) located about 14 miles north of Alto Pass in Carbondale - Murphysboro, Illinois, the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located approximately 20 miles northeast of Alto Pass in Marion, Illinois, the Cape Girardeau Regional airport (CGI) located roughly 27 miles southwest of Alto Pass in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located around 36 miles northwest of Alto Pass in Perryville, Missouri, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located about 46 miles southeast of Alto Pass in Paducah, Kentucky, and finally the Mt Vernon airport (MVN) located approximately 57 miles northeast of Alto Pass in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
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Alto Pass Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 52.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 75.7 mi. | | | Raging Rivers Water Park | Grafton | IL | 113.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Midland Hills Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 7.0 mi. | | | Stone Creek Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 7.0 mi. | | | Union County Country Club | Anna | IL | 10.3 mi. | | | Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center | Carbondale | IL | 11.9 mi. | | | Crab Orchard Golf Club | Carterville | IL | 18.1 mi. | | | Green Acres Golf Club | Energy | IL | 21.4 mi. | | | Cape Girardeau JC Municipal Golf Course | Cape Girardeau | MO | 21.5 mi. | | | Dalhousie Golf Club | Cape Girardeau | MO | 21.5 mi. | | | Bent Creek Golf Club | Jackson | MO | 22.9 mi. | | | Kimbeland Country Club | Jackson | MO | 23.0 mi. | | | Gambit Golf Club | Vienna | IL | 26.1 mi. | | | Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club | Johnston City | IL | 27.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Giant City State Park | | IL | 7.9 mi. | | | Trail Of Tears State Park | | MO | 11.7 mi. | | | Lake Murphysboro State Park | | IL | 14.8 mi. | | | Ferne Clyffe State Park | | IL | 18.9 mi. | | | Bollinger Mill State Park | | MO | 30.1 mi. | | | Pyramid State Park | | IL | 30.7 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 38.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 52.0 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 87.2 mi. | |
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