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A first of its kind attraction for Illinois is coming to Grafton in 2022. Aerie’s Resort is announcing the construction of a new Alpine Coaster, with plans to be open by the end of summer. Behind the scenes work has been going on for several years, but recently all permits were approved for the attraction and the announcement was made that construction would begin soon.

An Alpine Coaster is similar to a roller coaster, but instead features a two-person coaster sled that travels at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour on a 3,000-foot track through the woods and around the limestone landscapes on the Aerie’s property. Director of Operations at Aerie’s Resort JD Lorton said that the coaster will fit in with what the resort already offers. Aerie’s already has a winery at the top of the bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, lodging, a zip line, the Sky Tour and more. This is the first coaster of this type in the state, there are three in the Branson, Missouri, area and eight located in the Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge region in Tennessee.

Lorton says they hope to debut the Alpine Coaster in September 2022. 3 aeriesresort.com

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