Aerie's Resort

Aerie's Resort in Grafton, Illinois combines a full resort experience with an on-site winery and event venue, all perched above the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. With 200 reviews logged, it's one of the more widely visited wine destinations in the region, though its 2.9 rating suggests the experience is inconsistent and worth researching before booking. Grafton itself is a popular river town that draws visitors from St. Louis and surrounding communities year-round. The resort setting makes it a natural fit for multi-day stays paired with wine experiences.

Aerie's Resort offers winery tastings alongside full resort accommodations, so guests can sip and stay without arranging separate lodging. The event venue side of the operation handles weddings, corporate retreats, and private parties, with Mississippi River bluff views as a notable selling point. Resort guests can access wine experiences as part of their stay, and day visitors can stop in for tastings without an overnight commitment. The combination of lodging, wine, and event space makes it one of the more layered hospitality options along the Illinois River corridor.

Aerie's Resort draws visitors from across the greater St. Louis area, including communities in Missouri just across the river. It also serves guests from Springfield, Alton, and other parts of downstate Illinois making their way to the Grafton river corridor.