Jerseyville, Illinois Travel Information

Elsah & Grafton, Illinois: Riverside Discoveries The mystery of the Mississippi River has enchanted many people over the years. Its power and size are most evident just north of St. Louis near the town of Grafton, Illinois. Grafton is at the heart o... Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette Country around Grafton and Carrollton, Illinois Father Jacques Marquette, a French Jesuit missionary, and explorer Louis Joliet were the first Europeans to come to this area in 1673. The history of the area, however, is traceable back some 200 mill... Grafton, IL

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Pere Marquette State Park and Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge - Brussels District (Distance: 13.5 mi) The Mississippi Flyway serves as one of the nation’s major migratory paths for birds, and one of the key spots along the flyway is where the Illinois River joins the Mississippi River in southwestern ...

Grafton, IL - Birding - length:unknown

Pere Marquette State Park Trail (Distance: 13.6 mi) Located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, Pere Marquette State Park’s trails have spectacular vistas across the valleys of these two mighty streams. Pere Marquette’s extensiv...

Alton, IL - Hiking - length:9 mi

Pere Marquette State Park: Goat Cliff Trail (Distance: 15.5 mi) Known for its abundant winter eagle population, Pere Marquette State Park has something for every type of outdoor enthusiast. This short but challenging hike offers some of the best views in the park.

Meppen, IL - Hiking - length:1.7 mi

Sam Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail (Distance: 15.5 mi) Big bluffs, mighty rivers, the largest Illinois state park and one giant bird—you’ll find them all along the Sam Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail. This unique rail-trail starts in the 8,050-acre...

St. Louis, IL - Rail-Trails - length:20.4 mi

Confluence Trail (Distance: 17.6 mi) As you trace Mississippi River levees from Alton south to Granite City, you’ll travel alongside the river and one of its channels, as well as adjoining ponds and wetlands. Be sure to give yourself tim...

Alton, IL - Rail trails - length:16.6 mi

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Westlake Westlake Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 3297 yards, par 35 0.7 miles from center of Jerseyville, Illinois

Wolves Crossing Wolves Crossing Golf Club Public, 18 holes 5952 yards, par 70 2.1 miles from center of Jerseyville, Illinois

Lockhaven Lockhaven Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6992 yards, par 72 12.7 miles from center of Jerseyville, Illinois

Lone Oak Lone Oak Golf Course Public, 18 holes 2150 yards, par 32 13.1 miles from center of Jerseyville, Illinois

Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5687 yards, par 71 13.3 miles from center of Jerseyville, Illinois

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