🍷Two-Day Itinerary: Grand River Valley Fall Wine Weekend🍂
Two Days of Spooky Sips, Brunch Bites, and Fall Leaves
Turn the Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail into a full fall getaway—complete with transportation, an overnight stay and a peaceful morning outdoors.
🌳Day 1: Sip, Savor & Get Spooky 🐦
🌤️Morning
Begin your getaway at the hotel included with your Wine Trail Package. Depending on the package selected, accommodations may be available at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison or Hampton Inn Madison.
Your package includes:
🛏️ An overnight stay for two
🚌 Shuttle transportation
🍷 Trail experiences at all seven locations
☕ Breakfast the following morning
🍷Noon–5 p.m. | Follow the Adult Trick or Treat Trail
Let someone else handle the driving while you enjoy seasonal sips and fall-inspired appetizers at all seven participating locations:
Black Door Tavern
Red Eagle Distillery
Each stop includes two wine samples or a mini cocktail paired with a fall-inspired appetizer. Costumes aren’t required—but they certainly make the trip more fun! 🎃
🏨Evening | Relax at the hotel
After completing the trail, return to your hotel and enjoy a laid-back evening. Order dinner in or visit a nearby favorite and unwind after a full afternoon of sipping.
🍂 Day Two: Breakfast, Boutique Shopping & Fall Colors
Morning | Enjoy breakfast (or brunch)
🍳Breakfast at Sunny Street Café- Concord
Check out of your hotel and head west to Sunny Street Café in Concord Township. Fuel up with pancakes, omelets, breakfast burritos or another feel-good favorite before starting the trip home.
🛍️Shop the Local Boutiques
Located within the same plaza, stop at Sophia Boutique for a little shopping. This locally owned boutique carries women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, home décor, gifts and wellness products. Check Sunday shopping hours before visiting.
Continue your shopping day at Blank Boutique, less than 10mins away, featuring Kendra Scott, P.J. Salvage, Fount and more.
🍁Take a fall hike in the early afternoon
Finish the weekend at Girdled Road Reservation, a 942-acre Lake Metroparks property filled with forests, fields, wetlands and scenic trails.
For a shorter walk, begin at Skok Meadow and enjoy an easy stroll through the colorful landscape. If you have more time, explore one of the longer wooded trails along Big Creek.
🚗Time to Head Home
After one final dose of fall color head home—refreshed & recharged after a weekend of relaxing and nature.
Looking for a sweet treat for the ride home? Little Mountain Creamery is waiting for you too!
Are you interested in joining our list? Email elyse@tourlakecounty.com to learn more about how to partner with us!
