Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center

Grafton, United States

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Quiet
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Description

Specialties

The Lodge

Along with excellent accommodations and beautiful views of the Illinois River, this CCC Lodge offers the ideal rustic venue for weddings, family vacations, romantic getaways, meetings, conferences, family reunions, anniversaries, and honeymoons, all in a beautiful and historic setting.

The Lodge also comes with…

Hundreds of events hosted each year

The 8,000-acre Pere Marquette State Park

The award winning Mary Michelle Winery

A Restaurant famous for fried chicken

The Marina opening this summer

The Pere Marquette Visitors Center

A Gift Shop full of unique items

A Scenic drive complete with beautiful views

Miles of trails at various difficulties

A bike tail along the Great River Road

Horseback riding stables and trails

Large population of fish and wild game

Beautiful fall colors

Bald Eagle Watching

Morel Mushroom Hunting

Geocaching

Etc.

History

Established in 1940.

Pere Marquette Lodge

Pere Marquette Lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 – 1939, opening for business in 1940 at a cost $ 352,912.00. The massive poles, as much as 3 feet in diameter, are Douglas fir, western and pecky cypress. Limestone, which was taken from the Grafton rock quarry, was used in the construction of the cabins, the floor in the lodge, and the 700-​ton stone fireplace, which dominates the lobby and dining room. Illinois inmates constructed the furniture in the Lodge. The Civilian Conservation Corps did all of the metal work, such as the chandeliers, door handles, window locks, etc.

Meet the Manager

Mike W.

Manager

I feel blessed to work in such beautiful place. Pere Marquette Lodge and Park is truly a treasure. The perfect St. Louis getaway for anyone looking to relax into a historical experience with modern amenities.