We stayed at in one of the guest cottages and couldn't have been happier. Nancy was a wonderful…read morehost and had great suggestions for things to do.

From the owner: Boutique gift shop selling clothing, candles, jewelry, and other gift items. Also 3 guest houses,…read more1, 2, & 3 bedroom guest houses, newly remodeled.

My mother lives in an out-of-the way spot. Mary went above and beyond by messaging and calling me…read moreto clarify the address. In less than 15 minutes, she had delivered the bouquet to Mom and called to let me know. The flowers were beautiful. I live in Texas, and flower delivery in Jerseyville has been unpredictable. Mary Capp at Lavender Lane will be my go-to in the future for flowers. Thank you, Mary!

What a great place to shop. A wide assortment of beautiful gift items…read more Wonderful people.

No question about it! This is without a doubt my number one store when I need a gift! Fast,…read morefriendly and the best gifts around. Especially if you want a personalized one!!

Met the owner, she was very nice! Found 2 cute mugs for my grandparents. Don't know if I would cash…read moreout 30+ dollars on clothes on vacation, but if I lived here and shopped boutiques this would be one of my go to hidey holes.

A wonderful little boutique nestled onto a nice corner in wildwood square across from the theater…read moreand the wildwood hotel. This quaint little establishment has a bit of everything from gifts for the people in your life to a really nice bar to enjoy something nice to drink with a friend or loved one. Check out their patio its pretty nice. Stop in and say hi to the owners Jackie and Elise, you will be happy you did..

love this store!! my mom and i go here most of the time when we're in need of gifts for family…read moremembers. the workers are very helpful and never forget to greet us at the door. they have a wide selection and make sure to get a new inventory at every new season.

Love this place! Very clean and vendor booth displays are…read moreattractive and organized Booths are updated frequently so there is always something different to see If you haven't bee, check it out!

Fabulous new antique mall across the road from Love's Travel Center. A variety of antiques and hand…read moremade crafts.

Just visited 1904 General Store for the first time…read more I visited downtown Alton yesterday -- for the first time in years. Decided to check out the general store as soon as I saw it -- it's a cool, welcoming old building. The first floor is full of candy, chocolate, fudge, ice cream, and other treats. I picked out some candy and sampled some delicious Belgian chocolate bars. I bought one for me, but I'll be back in a few months for friends' birthdays, and to try the fudge myself. The ice cream flavors (about 8) were all unique -- you aren't getting a simple chocolate or vanilla here. The most common of the flavors available was a rainbow sorbet. I think some of the other flavors were Shipwreck, Pirate's Bounty, and Superman, though I may not be recalling the names accurately. The upstairs is full of home decor items, including a wall decorated to look like someone's front porch. The styles are cute, though not my speed, as I am something of a minimalist. You can read all about their business and the building's Worlds Fair history over on their facebook page. Hope to visit again soon.

Beautiful old building and lovely stained glass windows! Friendly service from the lady who sold us…read moreice cream and candy.