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This is maybe about fifty miles SSW from the area where I was raised, and we went there many times over the years. So, I can vouch for its great natural beauty. I'd particularly recommend the ride along the river from Grafton to Alton. Its somewhat similar to Lake Shore Drive but in a far more rural setting. There is a getaway bed-and-breakfast near Grafton called Tara Point. It sets high on a bluff overlooking the river and has a truly commanding view for many miles around—a very romantic spot. Its known for that and for the exotic birds that encircle that area as well.