The Stone Cottage

18/11/2024

This is the last full week before we’re officially in holiday season. 🦃 🎄 🥂 Time to firm up your plans, and hopefully those include a visit to Grafton!

If NYE doesn’t work, be sure to come for Santa’s Chocolate Express 12/7, Grafton's SantaCon Pub Crawl 2024 12/14, or the Winter Lights Parade 12/21!

If you're looking for a wonderful way to celebrate the new year with the whole family, look no further than Grafton, Illinois 🎆🎇
Come early for shopping and dinner, take part in the Twilight Takeover on Aerie's Alpine Coaster, enjoy ice-skating and the massive balloon drop at The Loading Dock Bar & Grill, and then join us for Grafton's New Years Eve Fireworks on the Riverfront! Bring out your lawn chairs or stay warm and enjoy the views from the comfort of your own vehicle!
And be sure to plan ahead and book your overnight stay at one of our many local lodging options... let us know if you need help locating a rental!
The Grafton Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to provide quality fun year around that the whole family can enjoy, so we hope you join us to celebrate what's sure to be the best year in Grafton, yet!

📸Joe Scott

06/11/2024

🎄✨ Get into the holiday spirit in Grafton! Join us for festive events like Santa’s Chocolate Express, the lively SantaCon Pub Crawl, and the dazzling Grafton Winter Lights Parade. From cozy evenings to lively celebrations, Grafton has something for everyone this season! 🎅🍫🎉

Make it a true holiday getaway by staying at the Stone Cottage! Perfect for gathering with family or friends, it’s your cozy home base for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and all the holiday magic Grafton has to offer. Book now and make memories to last a lifetime! 🏡 🎁

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28/10/2024

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10/10/2024

What a fun contest and simple to enter!

25/09/2024

Between the FOX2now Tim Ezell’s feature on Grafton this morning and Enjoy Grafton’s great lineup of activities,the forecast for Grafton is calling for fun! 🤩

Make a weekend of it and book your stay with us! 🏡

Relish the river view from The Stone Cottage!

25/09/2024

The cottage is available! Snag our only open weekend until November and take in all the fall fun Grafton has to offer! airbnb.com/h/graftonstonecottage

08/04/2024

Hooray! Grafton Ferry opens for the season April 19!

Grafton Ferry Update
From https://www.graftonilchamber.com/visitors-center-page

22/03/2024

National Goof Off Day is a real thing, and today is that day! Silliness and shenanigans are in order. Go ahead - we know you’ve earned it!

21/03/2024

Enjoy Grafton has a great itinerary for your weekend! Come celebrate spring with us in Grafton!

It's gonna be a beautiful weekend here in Grafton, Illinois, and we're excited to announce the newest addition to our Grafton LineUp: Aerie's Resort & Winery Outdoor UTV Adventure Tours, open Friday-Sunday!

Wanna make a weekend of it? Try this list:

Friday -
Take a morning hike at Pere Marquette State Park, then drop in and explore the museum at the Grafton Visitors center before enjoying delicious seafood and Cajun Bloody Mary's at the Grafton Oyster Bar!

Saturday-
Breakfast at Abigail's Tap Room, Easter Egg Hunt at RedHawk Park, Aerie's Resort & Winery SkyTour/Alpine Coaster/UTV Adventure Tour, followed by a late afternoon of live music and dinner at Grafton Pub. Then wrap up your night and let down your hair with KARAOKE at 3rd Chute Bar & Grill

Sunday-
Take it easy and enjoy breakfast at Gogo-May's Sundae Scoop , then take a stroll and do some shopping at Fancy Nancy on Main, Harrisons Gifts, or The Wicked Sisters Home & Apothecary Shoppe. After that, enjoy a salmon dinner at Grafton Winery & Brewhaus and stay for the live music... then say goodbye to the weekend with a beautiful Grafton sunset with the views of the The Loading Dock Bar & Grill ....
It doesn't get much better than that.

Whatever you're into...Grafton has it. See you soon!

02/03/2024

Great news!

The wait is OVER and the kitchen is OPEN!

These boys are so excited!

Come join us for some delicious food today! Kitchen is open 8 am until 8 pm and we will be serving late night pizzas until close!

We can’t wait to see all your hungry faces!

27/02/2024

Bring your furry friend along for a pawsome getaway and explore the area together. With pet-friendly amenities and plenty of nearby parks and trails, your pup will have a tail-wagging good time. Book your stay now and let the adventures begin!
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20/02/2024

OK, this is definitely the sweetest guest book entry we’ve ever had. 💗

“The stay was very nice! TY It was comfy and so amazing. Everybody loved it. It was so fun and beautiful.”

19/02/2024

Why pay for clean? Short-term rentals have been under fire for charging exorbitant cleaning fees, and rightly so! Our guests deserve a clean stay without having to pay extra. 🧼 ✨