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Destination - Grafton, Illinois

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Visit one of my favorite river towns- where the Illinois River meets the Mighty Mississippi!
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Lay your head- Lodging options!

I've stayed all over town and have several places to recommend for your next trip to Grafton, Il!
 
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Call Patti! Grafton Inn is right downtown - close to everything! Jacuzzi tub with a cozy robe waiting for you!
Grafton Inn
 
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Dee has a great selection of lodging options for couples or groups! All of the units are sparkling clean! Close to everything you want to do in downtown Grafton, Il!
Anchors Inn | Grafton IL
 
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You can't go wrong with Rustic Retreats! Walk to all of the Grafton nightlife!
Rustic retreats
 
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Aeries has a TON of lodging options from single units on the hill to riverfront views right at the Zipline Check-In!
Aerie's Resort | Great Rivers & Routes
 
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These themed rooms are Riverfront and adorable! A nice deck overlooking the river is where you'll want to have your morning coffee and your evening nightcap!
River View Guest House
 
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Quaint and cute, the Pineapple Suite is just one lodging option from this group!
Pineapple Suite+Main Street+River Views - Guest suites for Rent in Grafton, ...

Fill your belly- All the best Grafton eats!

All the best eats in the "Key West Of the Midwest!"
 
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Yummy crab cakes served on fried green tomatoes! Fantastic seafood pasta options! Get the oysters if thats your thing- they cook them up in a variety of ways!
Grafton Oyster Bar
 
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Great appetizers- live the cheese balls! Unique menu item- Crab Rangoon Pizza! (Get it as an app to share- it's rich!)
Drifters' Eats & Drinks | Grafton IL
 
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Yummy shareable, burgers and salads! Specialty menus regularly for events and holidays. Live music every weekend!
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
 
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Must try the Dock Salsa! Fun spot on the river with sunny yellow umbrellas to keep you cool as you listen to live music on the riverfront!
The Loading Dock
 
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Take the Grafton Ferry across the river and it is just a short drive to this fun, riverfront spot! Great tiki bar with fun drinks and wonderful food! Get the shrimp tacos and the crab cakes!
Boathouse Food & Deck

Have an adventure!

Walk, run, float, zipline, roll, ride!
 
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Fun and safe for all ages! Zipline the gorgeous hill overlooking the river!
Grafton Zipline at Aerie's Resort
 
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Boat down to Grafton Harbor or launch in Grafton- either way you float in, get a covered or non-covered transient boat slip for your whole stay in Grafton! Enjoy the Arrrr-Bar on the dock and get your wine slushie! Grafton River
Grafton Harbor
 
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Rent a boat or take a cruise! Hakuna Matata!
Grafton Harbor
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Fun for everyone! Steer your own way down the hill on the Alpine Coaster!
Aerie's Alpine Coaster in Grafton, IL
 
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Hit the trails in the saddle of a horse from Pere Marquette riding stables.
Pere Marquette Riding Stables