meeting of the great rivers scenic byway: Goshen Gourmet: Grafton Winery
- 02/06/09 02:02 PM
My brother flew in from Georgia today for a brief surprise visit for our mother's birthday. It was such a magnificent day, with temperatures reaching well into the 60s, that we decided to take a drive up the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway (the River Road to us locals) to check out the new Grafton Winery. It did not disappoint. The winery opened in early December and is attracting and delighting new customers daily. The well-designed facility offers expansive decks overlooking the Mississippi River. Glass doors on garage-style openers can be raised to create an open-air atmosphere throughout the building. We sampled … (3 comments)
meeting of the great rivers scenic byway: Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway
- 07/19/08 05:43 PM
If you're new to my territory, St. Louis' Illinois suburbs including Madison County and surrounding areas, you might not know about one of the most beautiful places on Earth -- the stretch of highway called the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton, Illinois. The scenic drive along the Mississippi River also goes by the grand name of Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway. This is where the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers come together, giving those of us lucky enough to live here stunning views and amazing recreational opportunities. Describing everything to see and do from Alton to Grafton … (1 comments)
My brother flew in from Georgia today for a brief surprise visit for our mother's birthday. 
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