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480_small by: shellakers (pevely, mo), September 15, 2007
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review of: pere marquette state park
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13653 lodge blvd, graffton, IL
618-786-2331

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http://63.135.118.189/

category:   lodgings
recommended for:   all ages
cost:   moderate
keywords:   lodge, park, dining, pool, hiking, trails
photos:   837_medium836_medium

We just decided to get away from the house and surprise the kids at the spur of the moment. The place we chose was Pere Marquette Lodge in Graffton IL. Part of the reason we chose this lodge is for the price as a big room in the lodge only cost us $125 per night for the 5 of us to stay. This was great considering we'd checked out the YMCA Trout Lodge and it would have cost $350 plus per night for a family of 5. Pere Marquette is breathtaking! Not only do they have top of the line accomodations, the lodge is nestled in the rolling hills of Graffton Illinois and boasts of some excellent hiking trails which we will be checking out a little later today. The kids enjoy being here because they have a great indoor pool and game room with several video games and a billiard table. In the lobby of the lodge, I liked the almost life sized chess set that was painted on the floor! Totally awesome! Oh, I forgot to mention the convenient dining inside the lodge that is open to the public. There's definitely enough right here in the state park to do without ever having to leave the premises.

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It's an awesome place for family gatherings! When we were here over the weekend, there was a group from Canada down for a wedding. Their group took up most of the lodge and their cabins as well. Check it out!

posted by: shellakers on September 17, 2007.

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Wow, thanks so much for posting about this place. We just started looking for a place to meet up with family (coming from both U.S. coasts) and this looks like a good possibility!

posted by: mizfran on September 15, 2007.

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