Distance: 37 miles
Time: 45 minutes
Start: Alton
End: Hardin
As you wind around the Mississippi River, you will be traveling on the scenic route as you head out of Alton. But before you go, you could take pictures of the World’s Tallest Man Statue. If you are looking to have some fun in the evening, check out the Argosy Casino or the Alton Belle Casino.
Your ride should be a leisurely one as the road remains relatively flat with plenty of sweeping curves that are easy to cruise. Much of your surroundings will include bluffs, caves, farmlands, and wetlands.
Before you reach Hardin, you can admire the natural beauty of Pere Marquette State Park as you pass by. If you are open to riding a different kind of transportation, you can sit atop of a horse at the Pere Marquette Riding Stables.