Aerie's Alpine Coaster - Grafton, Illinois

Aerie's Alpine Coaster

Aerie's Alpine Coaster is a thrilling tourist attraction located at 600 Timber Ridge Dr, Grafton, IL 62037. With a phone number of 87868439, this speciality attraction offers an exhilarating experience for visitors of all ages. Other points of interest include wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, making it suitable for those with mobility needs. The attraction is particularly popular among families and kids, making it an ideal destination for birthdays and family outings.

With an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 260 reviews on Google My Business, Aerie's Alpine Coaster has earned a stellar reputation among its patrons. Many visitors have praised the beautiful views and enjoyable food options, such as appetizers, available on-site. The coaster itself provides ample opportunity for capturing scenic photos of the surrounding skyline.

While some guests have noted that wait times can be lengthy, particularly for the coaster, the overall experience is highly recommended. One popular itinerary includes taking the ferry from St Charles, followed by a ride on the sky lift and coaster, and then enjoying a meal at one of the charming pubs along the strip. Whether you're seeking adventure or a fun-filled day out, Aerie's Alpine Coaster offers a memorable experience for all.

👍 Reviews of Aerie's Alpine Coaster

Barry K.

4/5

Views are beautiful. Food was pretty good. Just had appetizers. Skyline is slow enough to get some good pics. Too long of a wait to ride the coaster. Will do next time. Wine is pricey at 20.00 for a half bottle and 30 to 40 bucks for a full bottle. All in all was a good time.

Jennifer H.

5/5

Highly recommend taking a trip over to Grafton for the day. We did the ferry across the river from St Charles then we did the sky lift and the roller coaster. After that went to to one of the cool little pubs on the strip to eat. We had a awesome time!

Jeff P.

5/5

A must do of your near the area or make a planned overnight stay. There are small cottages to rent, the coaster ride is so much fun. And there is a nice resturaunt and bar area.

Brandy J.

5/5

The best staff for a really great ride! we REALLY wish we didn't have pay additional ski lift prices just to ride the coaster though.
We paid for one ride, which was a pretty poor experience due to the group in front of us being way to scared to go fast. The staff (Alaine and John) read our faces and immediately offered us to get back in line and ride again so that we could truly enjoy our experience... which we did. Because of them we highly recommend this ride.

EducatedMother83

5/5

This was a nice slow ride up and down. I love that you can get off at the top of the mountain and have lunch overlooking the city and Mississippi River. It is also nice that they offer open chairs and enclosed gondolas so that no one misses out. And for $10 a bracelet, you can ride up and down as much as you want until closing time! This is definitely a must-see if you're in Grafton, Illinois!

Melchor R. A.

5/5

Nice place to have wine and enjoy the views with friends and family, or to show visitors around, clean and modern location. You can only get there on the lift that cost 10 dollars round-trip. The food is good with nice service, the prices are on the high side but are worth it.

Donna S.

5/5

What an awesome experience for these Texans. Grafton is always a great place to visit but Aerie's adds FUN and excitement to the otherwise tranquil setting. 5 stars! Highly recommended for all ages to ride the Alpine coaster. Buy the 3 rides...well worth it and one just isn't enough. NO BRAKES! Enjoy!

Shreveport B. R.

5/5

We absolutely loved it. My daughter and I went 3 times back to back. She was a little scared the first time, but worked up her courage and went full speed by the 3rd time. I will say the gondola ride up was so so slow and does cost and there’s no way up other than walking. Way slower than others I’ve ridden in Canada. It’s is required to get to the top. Once you’re up the coaster brings you back to the start so you don’t have to ride the gondola back up 3 times! Also since you’re still reading. There’s a trail past the cabins that has a sign that says “Lookout Point” or something to that effect. It’s not a long hike and there’s an oversized ring toss, tire swing, regular sings etc along the way and at the end of the trail. It was fun.