Piasa
The Piasa ( PY-ə-saw) or Piasa Bird (aka Paillissa, Piesa) is a later name applied to the creature or creatures depicted from Native American mythology, and depicted in a mural painted by Native Americans high on cliffsides above the Missis
An ancient site inside Alton
You can stay in Alton
Piasa is inside Alton, which has 14 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Alton. Green months are the mild ones.
Piasa
The Piasa ( PY-ə-saw) or Piasa Bird (aka Paillissa, Piesa) is a later name applied to the creature or creatures depicted from Native American mythology, and depicted in a mural painted by Native Americans high on cliffsides above the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. The origin of the word piasa is uncertain, but originally described the cliffs rather than the creature or mural.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Wikipedia readers
- 46K a year
Where to stay near Piasa
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Alton (14) and Alton Township (14).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Monks Mound
- 6Enterprise Center
- 7Energizer Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Piasa | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | in town | — | 14 10 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 25,013 | $104K | D |
| Alton Township | in town | — | 14 10 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 25,013 | $104K | — |
| St. Louis | 18 mi south | 25 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Chouteau Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 15 5 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 7,428 | $101K | — |
| Bridgeton | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| Wood River Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 8 3 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 29,456 | $117K | — |
| Hazelwood | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 motel | 24,849 | $167K | D |
| Maryland Heights | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Piasa
Other well-known places within 37 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw118 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw218 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
319 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
419 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
518 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
37 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
619 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
718 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer ParkPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Piasa
Is Piasa in Alton?
Yes. It’s inside Alton, IL.
When is the best time to visit Piasa?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
What is the closest airport to Piasa?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Piasa?
St. Louis (18 mi, 99 places to stay), Alton (in town, 14 places to stay) and Alton Township (in town, 14 places to stay).
Tips from people in Alton
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Alton’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.