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    Aerie's Resort

    3.0 (208 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Shirley D.

    We were a little disappointed. We rented a room on a Wednesday in July. Room #631 which is a corner room on the top floor of the terrace. I believe we are the only one's here in the whole building. We checked in around 4:30 thinking time to ride the complimentary gondolas before dinner. Wrong! The gondolas were closed because the temperature inside was too dangerous. Apparently, there is no air conditioning or fan ventilation. We passed on the open seating as the metal seats suddenly seemed hot and unappealing. Winery was closed. Gift shop was closed. It appeared the other rides may have been closed???? Idk. Restaurant was open and seemed very nice. Only flat bread and sandwiches on the menu. The views from our deck were breathtaking. Several patio tables and chairs to sit on. Our bed was very comfortable. Complimentary coffee, water and muffins. The room was outdated but clean. This place just wasn't as glamorous as I visioned.

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    Ashley R.

    My bonus daughter and I decided to come here for a drink while the other people in our group rode the alpine coaster. We went to the bar and the service was fast. It wasn't crowded at the bar because most of the crowd was outside for the views. Which is understandable because the view is amazing. We were in the mood for something sweet so I ordered Moscato and my daughter ordered the blackberry wine. Both were crisp and delicious. The flavor was exactly what we were expecting. We decided not to eat because the menu didn't look appetizing and none of the food in passing looked good either. However, definitely glad we came for wine. We would definitely return to sit outside while we enjoy wine. Oh they do not offer wine tasting which is a bummer.

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    Lucy M.

    We came for one of our friends birthday gathering with about 16 people. We enjoyed the view and the patio. We chose Terrace instead of the other one because of more food choices. I prefer the lower level one but I was told they have limited foods. We love do some wine tasting but even they call themselves winery, there was no wine tasting. The server we got was not that great and kind of mean. We were looking at each other because she seemed very impatient and not wanted to serve us. After we said something that she overheard of it, she started being a little nicer. Food was fine. Nothing make me want to come back except for the view.

    Emily S.

    We had an awesome day hanging out at Aeries Resort! We rode the mountain coaster and stopped by the restaurant. The mountain coaster was way cooler than I imagined! It lasted around 2 minutes or so I would say. Beautiful seeing the fall foliage. Then for lunch we ordered the honey garlic chicken & bacon flatbread and it was terrific! Great flavor and portion. It was also pretty chilly outside so we ordered some hot chocolates. Then we rode the gondola back down to the parking lot. Highly recommend visiting and worth the day trip from St. Louis!

    Jon T.

    We came for Mother's Day brunch at $40 a person. Give you a menu for only drinks and can not order food off the menu. Not worth the money.. 5 bins for food. Steak was overcooked, very bland, only thing really edible was the vegetables and loaded mashed potatoes. No desserts, and the menu is not easy to find online to review. Sat on the deck and it was nice view and that was about it.

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    Jim S.

    This is a must visit place when you're in Grafton even if it's just for a drink and to take in the views. We visited on a Monday and it was very quiet but we enjoyed the chairlift to the top and had a cold beer while enjoying the panoramic views of the river valley. The service was great but we didn't try any of the food. We also took a ride on the Alpine Coaster, it was fun and a fairly short ride.

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    Melissa J.

    Went here for the first time with my daughters. Unfortunately the sun wasn't out but it was still a beautiful view from the top of the resort. We thought there was a way to drive to the winery but you have to take the lift $10.00. We enjoyed a nice bottle of Moscato. We were surprised by the limited food menu. Our server was nice and our food arrived in a timely manner. They had live music. It's very spacious with indoor and patio seating options. It's a great place for photos. They have a fall scene with a gondola that make for a great backdrop. The fall colors on the trees are just beautiful. They do have a few activities such as a zip line, a mini roller coaster and ATV type vehicles. There is an additional charge. It's a nice friends spot or a good date location. The burger and chips were fine as well as the flatbread. The dip was very cream cheese heavy - not a lot of flavor.

    Michaela J.

    A nice hour drive away from St. Louis not too far but a nice little getaway for a weekend. Came here to ride the sky lift. Plenty of parking out front and you can ride the sky lift up to the winery, which has your restaurant and also a winery space. The ride up is about 15 minutes and they offer enclose gondolas or a regular sea bench. The staff at the airlift were very nice. Up at the restaurant The staff was a bit backed up from a lunch rush, but it didn't take us too long to get our food. The food here is just OK. I wish they had a bigger assortment on their menu. They do have a good wine and beer options. I tried the spinach and artichoke dip would had a little too much cream cheese to me. I also had the margarita pizza. I wish they had some other non-meat options outside of salads. This is also a very dog friendly place with great views indoor and outside.

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    Joy H.

    It is beautiful and relaxing. I have stayed there twice. The food in the restaurant there is really excellent. You can do a lot of things in and near Grafton. The view really is the best!

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    This is pretty good as long as you temper expectations, which we did. Took the lift up which was nice, though a bit terrifying. Food itself was decent. Wine selection leaves much to be desired. There was live music Sunday which was nice. Good, casual ambiance.

    Marissa J.

    I recently visited here and I have mixed emotions about my visit. I was upset to find out that the only way up to the winery was by taking the lift. I wish there was a different option to go up or at least no one told us that there was one. I also wish they had better food options in the restaurant. We got the spinach dip and I also got a burger which was decent. I will say that the view from the top was very beautiful, especially with the fall leaves. When planning your trip here make sure you take into account the ride to the top and have to wait for a gondola if you want one.

    Gina S.

    My group had so much fun here! We rode the ski lift up to the roller coaster. We'd been seeing it on IG for a couple years and drove an hour out of our way to go. Just as expected! If we did not have 6 more hours to drive, we would have bought the 3 ride. We then had a glass of wine on the beautiful deck. What a view! For context, we were a group of 40's women. I see people complained about having to pay to ride up. I saw nothing stopping anyone from walking (although I would not want to). We actually walked down because my friend was afraid of the lift. No one stopped us and no one was manning the gate.

    Amanda W.

    This was my second time visiting! The first time I didn't seem to enjoy myself very much (perhaps because I came in the heat of summer a few years ago) but for some reason I really wanted to come back and give it another shot in the fall. I'm very very glad I did! I took the sky tour up to the winery for $10. Which, for someone who is afraid of heights was still extremely enjoyable! It took a minute to get used to but before long I was snapping pictures. Going down also seemed much easier than going up. I'm not usually a wine drinker and have never really found a wine I enjoyed before but the server there was very helpful and recommended the blackberry wine. I loved it so much I had to buy a bottle to take back home! (The person I went with doesn't drink alcohol and was pleased to find they had NA options!) I didn't order any food because I had eaten on my drive in (not thinking) and wasn't hungry. However, I did see some things on the menu that I would like to try next time! I took the short walk to the lookout and unfortunately the trees are so tall in front of it that you can't actually look out onto anything. But there are a few swings, ring toss games and benches along the way. Between the view at the winery and the scenic walk, it was very relaxing and beautiful. I also rode the alpine coaster for $18 and that is where I kind of leave the 4 star. It's fun, and I see the potential for it being even more fun - but if someone in front of you stops or slows down too much - your ride is affected and becomes not so fun. The girl in front of me was scared and crying and didn't want to go very fast at all so I, and everyone behind me, was stuck going as slow as she was. I would love to go again but for the price, the slow run time (maybe 5 minutes (mostly getting pulled up a hill and back inside), and risk of getting stuck behind someone who doesn't want to move again, I'm reluctant to try again. I would have loved to do the zipline but it said sold out online. I was there for about 6 hours and never saw anyone zipline. Perhaps it was actually closed instead of sold out?? I visited the gift shops and found a beautiful forest green hat that I just had to have. They had other things like charcuterie boards, dishes, decor, clothing, and vending machines with sodas and drinks. Overall, it was a great visit! I'd love to go back again and try something off the menu, possibly try another wine or buy another bottle of the blackberry. Aaaand if zip lining is open next time, I'd love to try that too.

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    This was super fun we loved it we had the cheese platter and we rode the ski lift. A great place with a amazing view over the river.

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    Food was horrible. Spinach artichoke dips was gummy and cold. The chicken ceaser salad was so dry and drenched in dressing.

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    This experience was one for the books! I have never been to Grafton Harbor so for this to be the…read morefirst experience, they definitely can count me for several more. How are you doing the Cinco de Mayo dinner cruise which was from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Upon entering, it was very professionally set up they took your name at the door and as soon as you walked in was the bar which was very convenient so you can get your drink before you sit. The two bartenders said they were fairly new, but I cannot tell they held it down all night. Drinks were on point and they were getting the line down really fast no matter how long it got. Drinks were also very reasonably priced. I don't think I paid over five dollars for any drink. As for the food, the cruise included a unlimited taco bar, which was very good. The chips were very fresh and the meat was very well seasoned. I love that they include fresh guac and fresh sour cream, which I think is the perfect addition to any taco bar! They get 5 stars from me!!

    Took my friend on a boat ride on the Hakuna Matata. It was a beautiful day and we had a great…read moretime. The boat had a bar and restrooms on it. You could sit in top or bottom or stand on the bow. And if you are a kid or kid at heart, the captain with let you drive the boat. The gift shop at the harbor is nice and large. Lots to choice from and they give free wine tasting. This was great to do before the boat ride because we were able to determine which wine we liked on the boat. There is also a restaurant right there if you want to grab a bit to eat.

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    4.0(16 reviews)
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    Totally blew me away…read more I moved back to the area almost three years ago, but had not come to WPW. Then recently, I found out that my 50th class reunion was going to be held there. Hearing that news, I knew it was time to come and check it out. When I arrived mid-afternoon on a Sunday, I was shocked how large the venue was and how full the parking lot was. I quickly realized, Wild Pickens Winery is a hot spot and the place to be seen on weekends. They have a fairly extensive wine menu, it was larger then what I was expecting. I enjoyed two glasses of Cabernet and was impressed with its robust flavor. When my server told me, all glasses of wine were $7, my frugal personality smiled. To my surprise they had an extensive menu. I was expecting a very simple menu of only a few items, but they had it all. Their menu had entrees, burgers and wood fired pizzas. I had eaten brunch earlier so I wasn't that hungry, but wanted to try something. I ordered the Stuffed Mushrooms and they hit the spot. They were stuffed with spinach, cream cheese and parmesan. The order came with three good sized mushrooms, so it would be perfect for one or sharing. They had a band playing in the main room inside and the music was super loud. Friends that I ran into there, told me in good weather the band is outside and makes for a more enjoyable listening experience. The loud music is why they only got a 4 Star rating. The service was small town, down home country friendly. WPW is only open Thursday thru Sunday and I'll definitely be back. I gotta come back and try one of their wood fired pizzas.

    Visited here after a day of apple picking with my friends. Now, a group of black people visiting…read morethis Southern Illinois, off the beaten path winery was a bit intimidating, but when I say we were welcomed warmly, we were definitely made to feel welcome! We were immediately greeted by the owner, Todd, who was behind the bar servicing customers. He took the time to thank all of us for coming in and shook each of our hands. Todd, separated us from the dry wine drinkers to the sweet wine drinkers, sharing with us his top recommendations for each category. Unanimously! We all enjoyed the blueberry wine the most. We all literally bought a bottle! LOL. Todd had to leave us for other duties, but left us in the care of his staff. These ladies were great and fun. After our wine tasting, we sat to order food. We ordered the meat lovers and the loaded baked potato pizza and a few side salads to share. Never thought of a baked potato as a pizza, but this was sooo good!! The food in general was delicious, fresh, and made to order. The winery itself was super cute. The outside seating area was packed with folks, rocking out to some live music. The inside seating area was surprisingly very large. A large dining space with a separate event space and video gaming area. Thank you Todd for welcoming us and thanks to your team for helping to make our experience enjoyable. We look forward to visiting you all again!

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    Noboleis Vineyards

    4.3(69 reviews)
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    This family owned and women-owned business has built a great venue in Augusta. Great wines with…read moresome great food and innovative new canned products, like Swirl (canned sangria) and Fabled (canned hard cider). The views are beautiful and the staff is very welcoming. Grab a group of friends and head out to Noboleis Vineyards.

    The second of three wineries during our tour of the Missouri wine country, the Noboleis Vineyards…read moreprovided a nice outdoor event tent for the four of us to sample a wine flight and have a good lunch of St Louis style pizza and crudites. My wife and I went with a all Norton grape flight ($12), consisting of Unoaked Norton, Norton, Owner's Reserve Norton, and Estate Vineyard Norton. Looking back, it would have made more sense to try a larger variety, but I initially wanted to focus on the grapes that are the most popular in this area. The wine did go good with the food ordered, including a good St. Louis style meat pizza ($22), and a hummus tray ($12). Sadly, my friend later told me this had been the one attempt of St. Louis style pizza during our 3 day stay, which if I had known, would have made me get a different meal so I could try another one of the iconic pizza places around the St. Louis area. Noboleis was started with the purchase of the 84 acre property in 2005, and bottled their first wines in 2009. It is still family owned and operated today, with the name being a blend of the three families involved in its creation.

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    Montelle Winery - Montelle moscoto

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    The third of three wineries during our tour of the Missouri wine country, the Montelle Winery…read moreprovided the best views of the Missouri River Valley from a really nice backyard deck. Here a wine tasting is provided instead of flights ($10 for 4 wine samples). The samples were just enough to get an understand of what the wines tasted like. It's a lot bigger operation than the two previous wineries that we went to. with the employees having just enough time and patience to give each customer a pour before moving on. The winery started as Montelle Vinyards in 1970, later changing to Osage Ridge Winery in 1984. In 1998, it was purchased by Augusta Winery and the name was changed to Montelle Winery. Like other wineries in the Augusta area, Montelle Winery was bought by the Hoffman Family of Companies in 2021.

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