It was assigned by pilots of steamboats as they used a prominent cliff as a guide on dark nights. This river-front town has the population of 790 and only has two streets that stretch for seven miles along the shores of the Mississippi. The main streets, lined with historic 19th Century buildings, feature gift, art and antique shops and most stores and homes have a view of the Mississippi River. Early settlers were attracted to the area because it reminded them of there homeland, Switzerland. Alma also has the largest fishing float on the Mississippi, mini golf, canoes and water bikes for rent, overnight boat docking at the Great River Harbor and Campgrounds, houseboat and fishing boat rentals at Northport Marine, live theater productions at Mainstreet Theater, historic walking tours, a walking trail up to Buena Vista Park, and landscaped, secret backyard gardens.
Some businesses also provide free shuttle service from both marinas.
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