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The Minnesota Wine Trolley Tour You’ll Absolutely Love

Betsy Rathburn

Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at [email protected] or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.

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Northern Minnesota along Lake Superior gets a lot of attention for its natural beauty. Plenty of tourists flock the area in every season, and it’s no wonder. But it’s time we pay some attention to the southern part of the state. Southern Minnesota is gorgeous, and the coming warm months are the perfect time to give it some spotlight. One great way to take it all in is by taking a trolley ride through the region. The Rochester Trolley and Tour Company offers a fantastic wine trolley that is perfect for those who want to sightsee in southern Minnesota. Check it out:

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Lake Pepin Wine Trail Trolley Tour

Welcome to minnesota & wisconsin wine country .

Join us for an afternoon of leisure, scenery, and wine as we journey to picturesque vineyards and wineries nestled in the rolling hills, forests, and valleys of the Mississippi River. Each of the wineries we tour have in recent years helped earn the new Mississippi River viti-cultural region national acclaim and recognition in the wine-drinking world. Our wine-tastings will include several varieties of reds, whites, roses, ice, and port-style desert wines. Guests can tour the vineyards and wine-making facilities, or just relax and enjoy the wine-tastings with seating on patios with panoramic views. Your hosts will talk about their vineyards, cold-climate grape varieties, and how they produce their handcrafted, award-winning wines.

• Visit from one to four wineries ~ 4 to 8 Hours Roundtrip

7 to 8 Hours Roundtrip from Rochester is Typical for Three Wineries & Lunch Stop

• Rochester Trolley will make reservations & help plan your itinerary!

Wineries along the Loop around Beautiful Lake Pepin! 

Lake Pepin Winery ~ Lake City, MN ~ Winery Overlooking the Scenic Beauty of Lake Pepin

With perhaps the busiest tourism highway in Minnesota, Highway 61, going right by its front door, proximity to Lake Pepin, and broad, glacial lake-bottom sandy-loam and gravel soils, Lake Pepin Winery’s vineyard site may very well be the best in Minnesota! Its owner has over 30 years of cold-climate grape growing experience!  

www.greatrivervineyard.com

Flower Valley Vineyard ~ Frontenac, MN ~ Unique Rural Winery on an Historic Family Farm! Flower Valley’s owners – known for their friendly hospitality – have transformed the old family farm site into one of Minnesota’s finest vineyards nestled in a quiet and picturesque valley.

www.mohnfamilyvineyard.com

Falconer Vineyards & Winery  ~ Red Wing, MN ~ Picturesque Winery in a Secluded Bluff Valley

Opened in 2003, Falconer’s family-owned winery and vineyard is nestled in the serene and picturesque bluff valleys which surround historic Red Wing, Minnesota. Their focus on wine-making is on the use of grapes grown in the northern United States and developed specifically for the cold, mid-western climate.

www.falconervineyards.com

Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery ~ Stockholm, WI ~ Winery, Vineyard, & Apple Orchard Featuring Hard Ciders 

Maiden Rock is an award-winning cider orchard presenting a unique collection of premium hard ciders and wine, produced from fresh local fruit. Their specialty is the production artisinal ciders crafted from authentic cider apples, grown in one of the finest apple regions in the North America.

www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com

Villa Bellezza Winery & Vineyards  ~ Pepin, WI ~ Stunning Italian Village Setting

The winery name – Bellezza, the Italian word for beauty – is inspired by the area’s stunning river bluffs and sparkling Lake Pepin views. The architectural style of the complex, which includes an elegant tasting room, is inspired by century old villas of southern Europe, with several stucco and stone buildings surrounding an inviting central piazza where friends gather amid fountains and flowers to relax and enjoy life. 

www.villabellezza.com

Other Highlights

Historic Downtown Wabasha, MN ~ Oldest Town in U.S. West of the Mississippi River

Great River Road Scenic Byway ~ “Most Scenic Drive in America” in 2012!

Nelson Creamery & Wine Bar ~ Excellent Homemade Sandwiches & Old World Atmosphere

Historic Downtown Alma, WI ~   Scenic Overlook at Buena Vista Park offers Stunning River Views

ALL TOURS ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING ON SCHEDULE WITHOUT DELAYS.

Candlelight Ghost Tour | True Crimes Tour | Wine Trolley | Narrated Scenic Tour

STAY OVERNIGHT AT 300 CLIFTON MANSION & GARDENS FOR EASY BOARDING YOUR TOUR MORE INFO!

Minneapolis Wine Trolley Tour

Mpls wine tour, on the trolley.

Meet Gabby: Gabby has been working aboard the trolley for over a year. She’s incredibly excited to show you around Minneapolis and talk about great Wine. 

Wine Bar Tour

3 different wine bars.

Hop aboard the trolley to engage in a whimsical ride around Minneapolis. Visit three of the coolest spots in town to taste truly the best wine Minneapolis has to offer. You’ll learn about Natural Wine with Urban Forage, Classic wine from all over the world with Silver fern and then debrief and explore Minnesota made wine at Axebridge Wine Company.

Your Ticket includes on-board wine & charcuterie, a flight of wine at each location paired with a knowledgeable guide who will tell you about each type, how it’s made, and why it’s special. You will stop at each location with enough time to enjoy each sampling, atmosphere, and enjoy the company of fellow wine enthusiast. 

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300 Clifton Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403

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Made exclusively for Minneapolis Trolley Tours

• 103 20th Street NE, Suite C
• Stewartville, MN 55976
• Phone: (507) 421-0573

Rochester’s premier sightseeing tour in classic Trolleys. Offering a wide range of various guided public tours in and around the area. See Rochester's Historical Sites, Old Order Amish Country, Wine Trail & Microbrewery, Scenic Mississippi River Valley, Holiday tours, and more, all aboard one of five Trolleys. Primary boarding located at the Centerstone Plaza Hotel.

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