Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is nestled between majestic towering limestone bluffs and near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.
Grafton’s main industry today is tourism. The city is at the center of the region’s Bald Eagle watching area and proudly calls itself "The Winter Home of The Bald Eagle." Main Street is lined with restaurants, some antique, craft, and wine shops, and various other attractions, which makes Grafton a popular stopping place for bicyclists on the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail or for visitors in search of fall foliage color and Bald Eagles.
During the warmer months, visitors can take advantage of the two rivers with boating, canoeing and parasailing activities. There are two river ferries in the Grafton area that provide transportation to St. Charles County, Missouri and Calhoun County. Five miles west of Grafton is Pere Marquette State Park, which is Illinois' largest and most popular state park.
Things to See & Do
* The Grafton Ferry
* Vadalabene Bike Trail
* Boating & Kayaking
* Bird & wildlife watching
* Missouri downtown district - only twelve miles away by ferry
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 725 approx
Land Area – 11 km2
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Port Location – The Grafton Harbor marina is located in downtown Grafton.
Travel Links – Grafton can be accessed by air from the Lambert St Louis International Airport.
It can also be accessed from St Charles aboard the Grafton Ferry.