Tourism and Recreation in Jersey County
 
 

Fall Time in Jersey County, Illinois.
This picture is just east of the confluence of the Illinois & Mississippi Rivers.
The colors of the leaves are just beginning to turn.


The major tourism asset of Jersey County.
In the foreground is the Illinois River.
In the background is the Mississippi River.
The islands separate the two rivers.
Looking west from Grafton.

Bed & Breakfasts / Lodgings
     
 
Corner Nest
3 Elm Street
Elsah, IL 62028
(618) 374-1892
 
 
 
 
Brainerd House
420 E. Main
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2340
 
 
 
 
Frontier Lodge -Jerseyville, Illinois
 
 
 
 
Green Tree Inn - Elsah, Illinois
 
 
 
 
The Homeridge - Jerseyville, Illinois
 
 
 
 
Pere Marquette Lodge
 
 
 
 
Rubel Hotel - Grafton, Illinois
 
 
 
 
Shafer Wharf Inn
210 - 214 W. Main
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2499
 
 
 
 
Super 8 Motel - Jerseyville, Illinois
 
 
 
 
Tara Point Inn & Cottages - Grafton, Illinois
 
 
 
 
Wildflower Farm & Inn
715 N. Springfield (Mason Hollow Road)
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3447
 
 
 
 
Water Parks
 
 
Raging Rivers
 
 
 
 
Attractions in Jersey County
 
 

Tri-County Antique Club

The "Annual Olden Days Festival" - 4th weekend in August
"Agricultural Enrichment Program" - Preschool through the 6th grade students


 
 
Jersey County Victorian Festival and Civil War Re-enactment
(618) 498-5590
Email for information - Victorian Festival and Civil War Re-enactment
 
 
 
 
City of Grafton Website:
www.grafton.il.us
 
 
 
 
Tow Boat Festival
For more information, contact: Grafton Chamber of Commerce at 618/786-GROW.
 
 
 
 
The "Rendezvous"
For more information, contact: Grafton Chamber of Commerce at 618/786-GROW.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fall Foliage Tours
For more information, contact: Grafton Chamber of Commerce at 618/786-GROW.
 
 
 
 
Otter Creek Historical Society, Inc.
Hamilton Primary School
E-mail for more information: turk@jvil.com
 
 
 
 
Eagle Watching
For more information, contact: Grafton Chamber of Commerce at 618/786-GROW.
 
 
 

 
West Lake Country Club - Jerseyville, Illinois
 
 
 
 
Westlake Country Club lies in the northwest quadrant of Jerseyville,
the County Seat of Jersey County.

Westlake Country Club is a 9-hole course with grass greens. It is a Par 35 course containing 3,500 total yards. It is a private membership club that offers the amenities of a swimming pool, tennis courts and fishing in Westlake. There is also a pro shop as well as dining area.

Ralph Evans is the General Manager as well as the Golf Professional.
The phone number for Westlake Country Club is (618) 498-2011.