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About Grafton, IL

Grafton sits where the Illinois and Mississippi rivers meet in western Illinois, creating dramatic bluffs and water views. Drive north on Highway 3 from Alton (20 miles) or take I-270 west from St. Louis to Highway 3 north (45 minutes). The town serves mostly day-trippers from the St. Louis area via the scenic Great River Road. It's home to Illinois' oldest winery, established in 1857.

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Grafton, IL is in United States, at 38.976, -90.426 - about 39 km north of Sycamore Hills, MO.

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The closest airport to Grafton, IL is St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 35 km (about 50 min by car).

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