Piasa Bird

Sam Vadalabene Great River Rd Bike Trail, Alton, IL 62002, USA

Address:	Sam Vadalabene Great River Rd Bike Trail, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Rating:	4.4
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Reviews 18

Randolph Plagata

We were able to visit it at a time when there flood water from Illinois river. It was unfortunate to see that the river road was flooded and hope that it receded sooner rather than later. But, as for the Piasa bird, we were glad to have risked going there and trusted Google maps to be able to get us there. It was an amazing sight. It was as I expected. It was huge and standing right below it you can marvel at the detail done with the repainting. It would have been a terrifying image to see at the time of Lewis and Clark. Worth a stop when driving through the Illinois river road.

Molly McIntyre

Im from the Lou and at 53, I have seen many incarnations of the Piasa bird in the many efforts to keep it well preserved and the final decision of the painting. I try to go as often as I can. Its pretty awesome, it has a powerful feeling to it. Theyve done a wonderful job of telling the history thru our first nation legends. I feel blessed that I got to see the original, faded as it was.

Shawn Stumph

Much like when you visit St Louis, you must visit the arch. When you visit Alton, you must visit the Piasa Bird. You cant explore the caves below because they are fenced off but there are picnic tables to make it a family friendly excursion.

John Brown

Beautiful, unfortunately there is a lot of graffiti in the cave, but really awesome history with great descriptions.

Thomas Medder

Historic legend and a neat painting. Plus a great stop before travelling down the scenic river road.

Justin Webb

Very interesting site. Stunning painting and markers all around describing the history of the area.

S. C.

I go to see it every time I visit Elsah. Great historical feelings, ugly, horrified bird though.

S Stevens

I like the hidden caves. The ones that arent closed. I wont tell you where they are though :-)

Michael Laird

Toilets smelled all the way out to the parking lot - stinky