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wineries?

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in Chicago Nesties
looking for a weekend getaway to a winery that we can drive to from Chicago. Know of any? How far of a drive? affordable Hotels nearby?
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  • gnd7249gnd7249
    Try Saugatuck, MI.  It's about 2 hours away along the coast.  The winery near there that I love is Fenn Valley, www.fennvalley.com.  But you'll pass quite a few other wineries along the way up there.  I've stayed at the Twin Gables Inn in Saugatuck many times--it's actually the only place I'll stay up there, www.twingablesinn.com.  They have rooms in different price points and they also have last-minute Web specials.  You may be able to find other options if it doesn't suit your budget.  Try Trip Advisor for other ideas.  There's also a Saugatuck/Douglas website.  Douglas is another nearby town.  Hope this helps.
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  • ladychicagoladychicago
    Southwest Michigan has a few, I think.    and there's even a tour event you can do.    Here's the website for the tour company, and they list the wineries they go visit, in case you're curious.   http://www.miwinetrail.com/
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  • moniquittamoniquitta
    There are a whole bunch of wineries in South western MI. I planned a trip out there for a bunch of us a couple years ago.  We rented out a 3 bedroom house out in coloma I believe.  Many people rent their summer homes from those areas.  We had a great time.
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  • willbeamypwillbeamyp

    I've also been to Fenn Valley in MI & like it.

    Also there is Lynfred right here in Roselle.  They import the grapes and have a nice winery with turns/tasting B&B etc.

    Also Galena has one or two

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  • i*heart*himi*heart*him
    We are going to MI and the wineries over Memorial Day.
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  • abseptemberabseptember member
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    I recommend Tabor Hill in SW MI.  Great free wine tasting and the restaurant is super yummy.  It's about an hour and a half away.

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  • carmenlaruecarmenlarue
    http://www.lynfredwinery.com/ I went for a tour, great spot and not far, we did the fondue tour with our wine.  GL!
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  • yellowroses510yellowroses510
    There are also some wineries in Ohio along the lakefront. Vermillion, I believe, has a few. It's about a 5 hour drive from Chicago.
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  • MrsModicaMrsModica

    Valentino Vineyards in Long Grove is good for a day trip. It is also just around the corner from downtown Long Grove. They do tours and tastings.

    http://www.valentinovineyards.com/

     

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  • alikatt17alikatt17
    Check out Southern Illinois- there are tons of fantastic wineries down here and the land is beautiful.  www.illinoiswine.com
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