Dubuque is a picturesque city along the Mississippi River, right across the river from the Wisconsin border. Along with wonderful historical homes, riverboats, parks, shopping, the award-winning National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and an outstanding casino and casino complex, this city also serves up a delicious selection of restaurants, cafes, and more.

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15159 Thielen Road
563-557-3727
WebsitePark Farm Winery
Park Farm Winery is a family run winery located in the scenic hills 15 miles west of Dubuque. Visitors can enjoy tasting, winery tours and picnic areas for the complete wine experience. A 1,200 sq. foot event center and deck including a catering kitchen, tasting bar and audiovisual system is also available to rent for parties up to 75 people. Open Daily Noon to 6 p.m., call ahead or see our website for directions.

600 Star Brewery Drive
563-552-1200
WebsiteStone Cliff Winery
Stone Cliff Winery is located in the 110 year old Star Brewery Building along the beautiful Mississippi River in the Port of Dubuque. Stop by the Tasting Room to sample our award winning wines and take home a complimentary Stone Cliff wine glass. Open daily starting at noon relax in the piano bar every Friday and Saturday night and enjoy live music until 11pm. We look forward to seeing you soon at Stone Cliff Winery, where grand wine and grand times are made daily!

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4595 Speer Road
Hanover, IL 61041
815-591-2126
WebsiteFergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery
We are a boutique winery located in a scenic valley in Hanover. We specialize in dry-red-bold wines from our vineyard.

4746 N. Ford Road
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-3330
WebsiteGalena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
The Lawlor family, with more than 30 years of winemaking experience, proudly offers tours and tastings of 40 award-winning wines.

8837 S. Massbach Road
Elizabeth, IL 61028
815-291-6700
WebsiteMassbach Ridge Winery
Sample award-winning, estate-grown wine while enjoying the breathtaking Jo Daviess County hills. Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., year round.

2003 W. Hanover Road
Hanover, IL 61041
815-591-9706
WebsiteRocky Waters Vineyard/Winery
Experience our spectacular view, taste wines from our locally grown grapes, relax on the deck, and enjoy some wine.

9380 US Hwy 20 West
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-1000
WebsiteBlaum Bros. Distilling Co.
Blaum Bros., #1 rated attraction & activity by TripAdvisor.com, is a family-owned/operated craft distillery producing premium whiskey, vodka and gin.

227 N. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-776-9917
WebsiteGalena Brewing Company
Brewery/restaurant, beer tastings, tapas, soups, sandwiches, brewery tours, live music. Open 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday – Sunday.

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16415 298th Avenue
Bellevue, IA 52031
563-672-3481
WebsiteBrush Creek Winery
Nestled in the heart of Jackson County, Brush Creek Winery offers a relaxed country experience where you can enjoy free wine tasting of our award winning wines.

The Quad Cities is made up of the riverfront cities of Moline/East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. While you're visiting, be sure to also take in all the great museums, casinos, riverboat excursions, history, nightlife and more.

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332 E. 2nd Street
Davenport, IA
563-323-5210
WebsiteGreat River Brewery
Located in downtown Davenport on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, enjoy delicious crafted beers from the Quad Cities only production brewery.  Brewer's Lounge available.

1413 5th Avenue
Moline, IL
309-797-2722
WebsiteBent River Brewery
Founded in 1997, Bent River Brewing produces handcrafted beers that capture the spirit of traditional brewing and the heart of the Midwest.

113 18th Street
Rock Island, IL
309-788-8247
WebsiteBlue Cat Brew Pub
Casual bar with American pub grub, seasonal house beers on tap & a brewing school.

208 E. River Drive
Davenport, IA
563-322-1569
WebsiteFront Street Brewery
Front Street Brewery was the first of the new generation of micro-breweries in the area, and is the oldest brew pub in the State of Iowa. Located in a historic building in downtown Davenport, Iowa, it is an English-style brew pub, brewing hand-crafted beers on the premises with a casual dining atmosphere.

303 N. Cody Road
563-484-4342
WebsiteMississippi River Distilling Co.
We produce liquors hand crafted slow and pure. Born from the finest grains, harvested just up the hill from the distillery. It's a spirit born of land and water that draws each of us curiously back to a different era. Made for you, not for for the masses.

1776 E. Deere Creek Road
563-289-2509
WebsiteWide River Winery Tasting Room
Sample award-winning, locally made wines in our charming tasting room located in the historic riverfront town of LeClaire, Iowa.  Choose up to 5 samples ranging from dry to sweet and keep your souvenir wine tasting glass. Patio seating.

7505 120th Avenue
Coal Valley, IL
309-797-9463
WebsiteCreekside Vineyards
Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn offers "Fresh Air, Fresh Ideas, and Flavorful Wines." Celebrate at the Wine Terrace and enjoy celebrated Illinois wines, live music, art classes, spa events, or reserve the Terrace for your own special occasion.

5401 US Highway 6
Colona, IL
309-949-2565
WebsiteLavender Crest Winery
Come and visit us, taste our aromatic wines, dine in style and have the time of your life. We feature a winery, wine tasting room, and banquet hall. Enjoy our salad, sandwich and soup lunch..

2391 Independence Ave.
Muscatine, IA
563-506-8044
WebsiteArdon Creen Vineyard and Winery
Founded on a 156-year-old family farm with a rich heritage, Ardon Creek Vineyard and Winery  is a family owned and managed operation. The vineyard is 4.1 acres in size and includes five varieties of hard-hardy grape vines. Ardon Creek's grapes are red - Concord, Noiret, Chancellor and white - Edelweiss and LaCrosse.  Their own juice is supplemented by the same varieties from the Finger Lakes wine region of New York state.  All of their wines are vinted, cellared and bottled in the winery.

Rich in history, Nauvoo is a quaint mid-western town. Located in Hancock County, Illinois, Nauvoo, has been dubbed "The Williamsburg of the Midwest". Today, Nauvoo is home to more than 60 restored historic sites and three visitors' centers, cultural museums, shopping, restaurants and fine accommodations, when combined illuminate Nauvoo's rich and deep history.

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2010 E. Parley Street
217-453-2528
WebsiteBaxter's Vineyard & Winery
Illinois oldest winery, family owned & operated since 1857. Free self-guided tours and tastings. Baxter's new wine bar addition called the Wine Barrel on property opened in 2013.

See the unexpected when you visit the Quincy, Illinois area. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Mississippi, Quincy is alive with history, architecture, the arts and nature. The Quincy area offers the perfect "unexpected" getaway for family fun, and romantic weekends.

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1822 E. County Road 1540
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-2675
WebsiteLake Hill Winery
New winery & vineyard set on 63 gorgeous acres just west of Carthage Lake. Winery touts a great tasting room bar and banquet halls.

2213 E. 640th Plaza
Ursa, IL 62370
217-964-2678
WebsiteSpirit Knob Winery
Nestled on the bluffs with the vineyard nearby, the backdrop is an ever changing panorama of the Mississippi River Valley.

337 N. Vermont Street
Camp Point, IL 62320
217-509-9463
WebsiteVillage Vineyard & Winery
Offering twenty excellent wine varieties and a relaxing patio overlooking the vineyard. Spacious banquet room and ample outdoor seating.

2 Rooster Way
Barry, IL 62312
217-335-3279
WebsiteCollver Family Winery
Established in 2002, Collver's was the first winery opened in West Central Il in over 100 years. All wines are produced and bottled onsite.

19048 US Hwy 54
Rockport, IL 62370
217-285-2759
WebsiteHopewell Winery
Scenic and relaxed, Hopewell offers 10 wines by the bottle or glass, along with complimentary tastings. For beer seekers, 3 dark drafts and 5 lagers are on hand.