Grafton IL Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
At the river landing in the middle of the village, right on the bank. Main Street starts at the gangway: this is a call where you walk from the moment you step ashore.
The confluence: this is where the Illinois River ends its run in the Mississippi. From the marina you take in the meeting of the two rivers, a wide panorama of water and bluffs.
Yes, the whole village. Shops, terraces and the confluence viewpoint are all walkable. For Pere Marquette State Park upstream, you need a vehicle or an excursion.
Main Street and the confluence on foot, the aerial tramway to the top of the bluffs, and a stop at a local winery. Half a day is more than enough for the village.
Yes. A cable car lifts visitors from the riverbank to the top of the limestone bluffs, where the view drops over the valley and the meeting of the two rivers. It is the most spectacular viewpoint of the call.
A reserve of more than 3,000 hectares a few kilometres upstream from Grafton, with trails, Mississippi overlooks and hardwood forest. In winter, bald eagles gather there in numbers.
Yes, several wineries sit on the limestone heights above the river, with terraces open to the valley. It has become an important part of local activity.
The US dollar and English. Credit cards are accepted in village businesses.
April to October for sailing and terraces; autumn for the colours on the bluffs. Note that the village is used to Mississippi floods, which are part of its history.
Yes. The cable car entertains children, distances are short and the riverbank offers room to move. The village is quiet, with no large organised attraction.
