Located less than a mile north from the banks of the Mississippi, Tara Point represents the quintessential midwestern getaway. With great views of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and a serene campus to boot, Tara Point is an idyllic romantic getaway for all couples. It was mentioned as such in the Midwest Living magazine where they penned it “the riverside romantic retreat.”
Beside views of the majestic Mississippi or the idyllic surroundings, Tara Point reigns supreme in other ways. The site has everything from small cottages to corporate housing to romantic rooms for couples. The staff at Tara Point takes guests’ time seriously, and as such offers free continental breakfast every day. This takes the stress out of figuring out what to eat in the morning for those eager to explore all Grafton, Illinois has to offer.
Grafton Harbor is also just minutes from Tara Point. Here visitors can visit the winery, bar, oyster-bar, or take a boat-tour down the mighty Mississippi. Nature lovers can take the short drive over to Pere Marquette State Park to experience the best regional park for bald eagle watching from December to February.
Whatever your reason is for visiting Grafton, Tara Point is the perfect spot to stay and visit the surrounding area.
Grafton Harbor, Water Street, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 0.38 mi (straight line)
Grafton Harbor, Water Street, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 0.38 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Fun and Sports
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215 Water Street, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 0.38 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Guided Tours
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Pere Marquette Riding Stables, Illinois 100, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 3.24 mi (straight line)
20995 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL 62037, USA
Distance: 3.59 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Food and Drinks Shopping Farms
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Green Tree Inn of Elsah, Mill Street, Elsah, IL, USA
Distance: 4.60 mi (straight line)
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.30 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark's Restaurant, South Main Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.44 mi (straight line)
Lewis and Clark Community College Benjamin Godfrey Campus, Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL, USA
Distance: 13.47 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Guided Tours
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Missouri Artists On Main, South Main Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.49 mi (straight line)
St. Charles Historic District, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.64 mi (straight line)
Katy Trail, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.65 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Outfitters
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Josephine's Tea Room & Gift Shops, Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL, USA
Distance: 13.68 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum, South Riverside Drive, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.93 mi (straight line)
Guided Tours Museums and Interpretive Centers LC Features
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1106 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
Distance: 14.00 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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Piasa Bird, Wise Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 14.11 mi (straight line)
Tony's Steakhouse and Bar, West 9th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 14.80 mi (straight line)
Morrison's Irish Pub, State Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 14.82 mi (straight line)
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