Visitors Guide to Bed & Breakfasts
(including Guest Houses, Resorts, and Suites)
 in the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois

The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area is known for its warm hospitality and unique lodgings. Guests have many choices of accommodations to choose from ranging from staying in Victorian era homes that are on the National Register of Historic Places to inns with scenic views of the Mississippi River. Most inns are within an hour's drive from the area's attractions and events as well as St. Louis. During peak seasons such as autumn when the leaves turn, availability is limited and advance reservations are suggested. During the winter Bald Eagle season, many inns have special Eagle packages, with special prices and bonuses like tours and meals.

Maple Leaf Cottage Inn 12 Selma & 38-40-42-44 La Salle PO Box 156 Elsah 618-374-1684		Get an Inn-spiring view of our Garden and Cottages and take advantage of our services Cottage Style. Located in the heart of Elsah, the Maple Leaf Cottage Inn is Illinois’ second oldest ongoing bed and breakfast. All rooms have private bath, sitting area, and breakfast is served each morning in the parlor.
The LaMarsh Guest House 25 E. Main Street Grafton 618-786-2438		This historic two-story house (circa 1836) can accommodate 10 guests and has 2 bathrooms, a Jacuzzi, entertainment center, and a partial kitchen (microwave and refrigerator.) Located on Main Street in the center of downtown Grafton it is an easy walk to all the restaurants, shops, wineries, and the riverfront.
Grafton Homestead Retreat Croxford Road Grafton 618-786-2420		Whatever season, you will enjoy this two bedroom, fully equipped, country guest house surrounded by the serenity of nature. Fish, explore, hike or just relax. Two miles north of Grafton.
Jackson House 1821 Seminary Street Alton 618-462-1426		Choose an elegant guest room in the Jackson House or a secluded guest house: the rustic but luxurious Barn or The Cave, a cozy earth house nestled into a wooden slope.
The Beall Mansion An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn 407 E. 12th Street Alton 618-474-9100		Voted “Best Illinois Bed and Breakfast” Inn—Illinois Magazine Readers Poll. Award winning accommodations along the Heartland Rivers Wine Trail. Private baths with whirlpool for two or clawfoot tub, sumptuous triple sheeted feathered beds, Wi-Fi, expanded cable TV, DVD, “all you can eat” chocolate bar, in room spa services.
Lil Red Guesthouse 600 W. Main Street Grafton, IL 618-946-3444		You are invited to stay at the Little Red Guesthouse overlooking the Mississippi River. Lil Red is a cottage style home built in 1860 and has been completely remodeled for your comfort. You will enjoy sitting on the porch in the swing or and we're just a short walk from downtown Grafton.
Valley View Inn 190 Dagget Hollow Road Grafton, IL 618-786-3039   or 618-946-4758		Located at the edge of Grafton in a quiet wooded setting this guesthouse has a spacious open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, lots of window views, and a wrap around deck. Amenities include a full bath with whirlpool tub, complete kitchen facilities, and a 50-inch plasma TV. Guests can choose to rent the upper 2 bedrooms or the entire 4 bedroom house.
Green Tree Inn 15 Mill Street Elsah, IL 618-374-2821		Enjoy the peacefulness of the Green Tree Inn, located in the heart of historic Elsah. Choose your room from five lovely spaces appointed to transport you to a place of serenity apart from the hustle and bustle of daily life that provides a relaxing atmosphere that reflects the peacefulness of historic Elsah.
Aerie’s Riverview Cottages & Lodge Grafton, IL		Mulberry Street 618-786-8439
Bilbrey Farms Edwardsville, IL		8724 Pin Oak Road 618-692-1950
Corner Guest House Alton, IL		901 State Street 618-462-5704
Grafton Inn Grafton, IL		22 E. Main Street 618-786-2222
Jeni J's Grafton, IL		210-214 W. Main Street 618-786-2737
Haagen Haus Alton, IL		617 State Street 618-465-0123
Hidden Valley Log Home Hardin, IL		Route 100 3 mi. North of Hardin 618-576-9036
The Homeridge Jerseyville, IL		1470 N. State Street 618-498-3442
Lucinda's Bed of Roses Collinsville, IL		900 St. Louis Road 618-343-9898
Lucy's Mae's Guest House Grafton, IL		312 E. Main Street 816-249-3279
Maggie's Bed & Breakfast Collinsville, IL		2102 Keebler Road 618-344-8283
The River House Guest Cottage Grafton, IL		223 W. Clinton Street 618-786-3542
Riverside Cottage Grafton, IL		311 E. Water Street 618-786-2668
Riverview Suites Alton, IL		Broadway & Market 866-465-3735
Tara Point Inn & Cottages Grafton, IL		#1 Tara Point Lane 618-786-3555
Tibbett's House Bed & Breakfast Highland, IL		801 9th Street 618-654-9340
Tiffany Inn Alton, IL		410 E. Broadway 618-462-4145
Wood Duck Lodge Hamburg, IL		Washington Street 618-232-1905

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FEATURED ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE GREAT RIVER ROAD
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site	McCully Heritage Project	Mississippi River Ferries	Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail