
At Grafton’s riverfront bluffs, the Illinois River meets the Mississippi River, offering wide water reflections, layered horizons, and dramatic sunset skies. Expect boats, barges, and changing cloud textures; in autumn, tree-lined banks add rich color. Accessible from Old Ferry Rd with pull-offs and short walks to viewpoints.

At Grafton’s riverfront bluffs, the Illinois River meets the Mississippi River, offering wide water reflections, layered horizons, and dramatic sunset skies. Expect boats, barges, and changing cloud textures; in autumn, tree-lined banks add rich color. Accessible from Old Ferry Rd with pull-offs and short walks to viewpoints.