Grafton on Illinois 109 (8 miles), then Illinois 3 (8 miles).  Follow until the road ends at Main Street in Grafton.  Take a right.

Once in Grafton: 

On Main Street, turn right at Tara Point Drive.  Keeping to the left, proceed up the concrete drive to the top. Prepare yourself for the most striking view in hundreds of miles.

Upon arrival, pick up your cottage or room key at our home (main building).  Drive to circle and ring doorbell at our double door entrance.

Tara Point is private property; only registered guests are permitted.  We regret that we cannot provide inspection tours.

Above:  The River Road leading into Grafton as seen from Tara Point.  The ride to Grafton from St. Louis and south is one of the most pleasant you'll drive anywhere.  Although a comfortable road (The Great River Road is an under-used four-lane highway), it is nestled between the bluffs and the expansive Mississippi around the Great River Bend.  This stretch, through Grafton and north was recently designated a National Scenic Byway by the US Government. 

Cottage guests are not permitted use of the Main House (the Inn), including the game room, breakfast area and decks.  Private decks are provided for each cottage.  Guests at the Inn are not permitted on the cottage decks.  All guests are free to roam the woods trail, or use the gazebo or other outside sitting areas around the property.  Smoking is not permitted inside any of the buildings at Tara Point.  Cooking (other than warming breakfast items), is not permitted inside or outside.  Tara Point is private property; only registered guests are permitted.  We regret that we cannot provide inspection tours.  Not all breakfast items pictured or described may be available at all times.  Rooms illustrated show typical configurations, but each room may have a different decor.  Prices are subject to change without notice.  Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to scheduled arrival for full refund.  Check-out is prior to 11 AM; check-in is after 3 PM.  If you are going to arrive after 7 PM, please contact us in advance to make special check-in arrangements.  For further information about Tara Point, please call us at (618) 786-3555 or click on our contact page, or you may e-mail Tara Point by clicking here.  For questions and suggestions about the web site only, please e-mail the webmaster by clicking here.  The webmaster is not employed by Tara Point and is therefore unable to answer questions about the facilities.