Editing Grafton, Illinois (section)

==Economy==
Grafton's main industry is tourism. The city is at the center of the region's [[bald eagle]] watching area and proudly calls itself "The Winter Home of The Bald Eagle." Main Street is lined with restaurants, antique, craft, and wine shops, which make Grafton a popular stopping place for bicyclists on the [[Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail]] or for visitors in search of fall foliage color and bald eagles. During the warmer months, visitors can take advantage of the two rivers with boating, canoeing and parasailing activities. There are two river ferries in the Grafton area that provide transportation to [[St. Charles County, Missouri]] and [[Calhoun County, Illinois|Calhoun County]]. Five miles west of Grafton is [[Pere Marquette State Park]], which is Illinois' largest and most popular state park.

Grafton experienced modest economic growth from 2000 to 2010, including some new housing and restaurants, the Grafton Elementary School, the [http://www.graftonharbor.net/ Grafton Harbor] marina, and a lighthouse located along the Mississippi River.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}}