Melvin Price Lock And Dam
8.9 • Weir
Lock and dam complex offers interactive barge driving and free guided tours showcasing dam operations and river wildlife. Visitors explore an educational museum with films and exhibits, plus a family-friendly scavenger hunt. Parking sits close to the river's edge, providing easy access to views and activities.
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"The museum here is educational and shows the history of the dam."
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The tour of the dam is free of charge and offers great views.
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Parking is available right next to the edge of the Mississippi River.
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There are activities for children and a scavenger hunt available upon entry.
Mississippi River, Alton, IL, United States
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