These Riverside Cottages In Illinois Offer Immaculate Views You’ll Never Forget
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
Make your next vacation worth the trouble with a visit to what might be the most scenic place in the state. These riverside cottages in Grafton sit right on the Mississippi River, offering inspiration, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
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North of St. Louis, Grafton is a lovely river town that is often overlooked for nearby Alton. Some of the best resorts and cabins, like Tara Point Inn, are located here, though, and it's a charming destination worthy of a trip.
Sitting atop a bluff that overlooks the Mississippi River, these cottages have been around since 1991. Whether you're looking for romance or simple relaxation, you'll find it here.
No matter where you go at this inn, you'll enjoy panoramic sights of the convergence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers and their surrounding forest.
There are several rooms and suites to choose from, and each comes with a king bed and top-notch views. Televisions, a game room, spacious decks and porches, and whirlpool tubs also make your stay worthwhile.
Rates run between $179 and $199 per night for suites and $189 to $226 per night for the riverside cottages. Breakfast is provided for all guests in their rooms.
Tara Point Inn and Cottages is located at 1 Tara Point Dr., Grafton, IL 62037, and you can learn more on its website here. What do you think about the views at these riverside cottages? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
