Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.North Carolina has approximately 100 wineries. Asheville wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Riesling.Biltmore Estate,is the largest winery in the area. It has been in operation since May of 1985.
Vancouver
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.There are around 200, growing everything from Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, Pinot Franc and, most recently, Syrah. The 132-mile Okanagan Valley is British Columbia's largest wine region, but wine lovers can also explore Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island for a taste of the old-vine plantings plus new-breed blends. For an over-the-top experience in Fraser Valley, take a tour with SKY helicopters, which offers private tastings, spectacular views, and your very own sommelier guide.
Paso Robles, Calif.
Paso Robles is a California city, known for its wineries and olive groves. In the northeast, the Estrella Warbird Museum displays military planes, weapons and memorabilia. Paso Robles Pioneer Museum features historical relics like farming tools, a 19th-century schoolhouse and a reconstructed jail. Surrounded by hills, Barney Schwartz Park has a lake and picnic spots. Ravine Water Park has slides and a wave pool.
Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Calif.
Santa Maria is a city in California's Central Coast region. It's known for Santa Maria Valley wineries and Santa Maria-style barbecue, a local specialty. Preisker Park draws birds such as Lawrence’s goldfinches. The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum chronicles the town's past through photographs and artifacts. West of the city, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes stretch down the Pacific Coast.
Woodinville, Washington
Incorporated in 1906, the City of Woodland, located 20 miles north of Vancouver, Washington, is the southern gateway to Mt. St. Helens. The city is located in both Cowlitz and Clark Counties. This growing community, with a population of 6,035, is located at the junction of Interstate 5 and State Highway 503. The greater Woodland area has a population of over 10,000 persons. Woodland is home of the famous Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens and the annual celebration of The Lilac Festival. From the last week of April through the first week of May, the Klager Museum is open to the public. Woodland is also known for Planter's Days, a celebration of pageant that commences with the coronation of a Planter's Day Queen. The celebration is the oldest of its type in the Pacific Northwest and reflects Woodland's passion for tradition. Woodland is one of the oldest communities in Washington state and serves as a gateway to Mt. St. Helens and the Lewis River recreational areas
Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City is on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. It’s known for the annual National Cherry Festival. Its Victorian City Opera House presents plays and concerts. Nearby, the Dennos Museum Center has an Inuit art collection and works by Michigan artists. On the outskirts, Traverse City State Park has a beach and trails. Wuerfel Park is the stadium home of the Traverse City Beach Bums baseball team.
Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg, Texas
The Texas Hill Country is home to over 45 wineries and vineyards and Fredericksburg is the epicenter of the Hill Country wine region. There are more than two dozen wineries and tasting rooms located in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County -- not to mention dozens more wineries located within an hour or two drive of Fredericksburg. Our Gillespie County wineries have been producing a variety of quality wines that have won both state and national honors. Wine production in Fredericksburg dates back to the original settlers who used the native mustang grape to produce wines.
Snake River Valley, Idaho
With three official American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), 55 wineries and over 1,600 acres of grapes planted, Idaho’s popularity as a wine destination in the United States is growing. It helps that 30 of the state’s 55 wineries are located within 35 miles of Boise. A quick business trip can easily be extended into a weekend wine getaway!
Ashland, Rogue Valley, Oregon
The Rogue Valley is a valley region in southwestern Oregon in the United States. Located along the middle Rogue River and its tributaries in Josephine and Jackson counties, the valley forms the cultural and economic heart of Southern Oregon near the California border. The largest communities in the Rogue Valley are Medford, Ashland and Grants Pass. The most populated part of the Rogue Valley is not along the Rogue proper, but along the smaller Bear Creek tributary. The Rogue Valley is a popular fall destination in Oregon because of the hardwood forests there.
The valley forms a relatively isolated enclave west of the Cascade Range along the north side of the Siskiyou Mountains. It is separated from the nearby coast by a high section of the Southern Oregon Coast Range. The valley is characterized by a mild climate that allows a long growing season, especially for many varieties of fruits, nuts and herbs. A regional manufacturing industry is centered in Medford, the most highly populated area of the valley. In recent years the valley has emerged as a wine-growing region and it is the location of the Rogue Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). The mild climate and relative isolation have made the valley a popular retirement destination. The community of Ashland is famous for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Interstate 5 follows the valley through Ashland and Medford.
Sonoma and Napa Valley, Calif.
Sonoma is a historic city in northern California at the heart of the renowned Sonoma Valley winemaking region. It's known for its art galleries and the colonial-era Sonoma Plaza. Surrounding this plaza are significant 19th-century adobe buildings including Mission San Francisco Solano and the Sonoma Barracks, once used by the Mexican military. Seasonally, the square hosts a popular weekly farmer's market.
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.North Carolina has approximately 100 wineries. Asheville wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Riesling.Biltmore Estate,is the largest winery in the area. It has been in operation since May of 1985.
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.There are around 200, growing everything from Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, Pinot Franc and, most recently, Syrah. The 132-mile Okanagan Valley is British Columbia's largest wine region, but wine lovers can also explore Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island for a taste of the old-vine plantings plus new-breed blends. For an over-the-top experience in Fraser Valley, take a tour with SKY helicopters, which offers private tastings, spectacular views, and your very own sommelier guide.
Paso Robles is a California city, known for its wineries and olive groves. In the northeast, the Estrella Warbird Museum displays military planes, weapons and memorabilia. Paso Robles Pioneer Museum features historical relics like farming tools, a 19th-century schoolhouse and a reconstructed jail. Surrounded by hills, Barney Schwartz Park has a lake and picnic spots. Ravine Water Park has slides and a wave pool.
Santa Maria is a city in California's Central Coast region. It's known for Santa Maria Valley wineries and Santa Maria-style barbecue, a local specialty. Preisker Park draws birds such as Lawrence’s goldfinches. The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum chronicles the town's past through photographs and artifacts. West of the city, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes stretch down the Pacific Coast.
Incorporated in 1906, the City of Woodland, located 20 miles north of Vancouver, Washington, is the southern gateway to Mt. St. Helens. The city is located in both Cowlitz and Clark Counties. This growing community, with a population of 6,035, is located at the junction of Interstate 5 and State Highway 503. The greater Woodland area has a population of over 10,000 persons. Woodland is home of the famous Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens and the annual celebration of The Lilac Festival. From the last week of April through the first week of May, the Klager Museum is open to the public. Woodland is also known for Planter's Days, a celebration of pageant that commences with the coronation of a Planter's Day Queen. The celebration is the oldest of its type in the Pacific Northwest and reflects Woodland's passion for tradition. Woodland is one of the oldest communities in Washington state and serves as a gateway to Mt. St. Helens and the Lewis River recreational areas
Traverse City is on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. It’s known for the annual National Cherry Festival. Its Victorian City Opera House presents plays and concerts. Nearby, the Dennos Museum Center has an Inuit art collection and works by Michigan artists. On the outskirts, Traverse City State Park has a beach and trails. Wuerfel Park is the stadium home of the Traverse City Beach Bums baseball team.
The Texas Hill Country is home to over 45 wineries and vineyards and Fredericksburg is the epicenter of the Hill Country wine region. There are more than two dozen wineries and tasting rooms located in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County -- not to mention dozens more wineries located within an hour or two drive of Fredericksburg. Our Gillespie County wineries have been producing a variety of quality wines that have won both state and national honors. Wine production in Fredericksburg dates back to the original settlers who used the native mustang grape to produce wines.
With three official American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), 55 wineries and over 1,600 acres of grapes planted, Idaho’s popularity as a wine destination in the United States is growing. It helps that 30 of the state’s 55 wineries are located within 35 miles of Boise. A quick business trip can easily be extended into a weekend wine getaway!
Sonoma is a historic city in northern California at the heart of the renowned Sonoma Valley winemaking region. It's known for its art galleries and the colonial-era Sonoma Plaza. Surrounding this plaza are significant 19th-century adobe buildings including Mission San Francisco Solano and the Sonoma Barracks, once used by the Mexican military. Seasonally, the square hosts a popular weekly farmer's market.
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