Carefree Travel Guide 2023

CAN’T-MISS WINE TRAILS

West Michigan Wine There are countless things to love about the wine found in West Michigan. Our state’s location creates a perfect environment for wine production. The “lake effect” creates an ideal growing temperature for grapes, and Michigan is one of the few areas able to make true ice wine. We even sit at the same latitude as some of Europe’s most renowned wine-growing regions.

FENN VALLEY WINERY FENNVILLE One of the must-stop locations on the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, Fenn Valley invites you to sample from more than 25 award winning premium Michigan wines. FennValley.com

THE LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE TRAIL Discover Michigan’s premier wine region. The area is home to over 20 wineries, located within diverse microclimates, uniquely suited for a variety of wine grapes. LPWines.com

Bonobo Winery | Traverse City

If you’re wanting to add a trip to a winery to your travel itinerary, we recommend taking a tour of one of the several West Michigan Wine Trails. These trails are made up of groups of wineries who have banded together to offer a cohesive tasting experience, designed to get you out and about to fully explore the wine offerings of the area. This is a great way to enjoy the flavors of multiple local wineries during your vacation, as you sip on reds, white, or rosés - whatever your palette prefers. You can also take a tour of a vineyard and meet local winemakers. You’ll learn all about how these wines are made, and tour guides love to answer all of your questions on West Michigan wine- or help you find your new favorite.

PETOSKEY WINE REGION PETOSKEY 14 wineries come together to one location for you to enjoy with entertainment at Odawa Casino in Petoskey, Michigan. Petoskey.wine

OLD MISSION PENINSULA WINE TRAIL Lying on the 45th parallel and surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Grand Traverse Bay, this trail features 10 unique wineries nestled minutes outside of Traverse City. OMPWineTrail.com

Wine Trail Sponsor: Traverse City Tourism TraverseCity.com

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West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org