The Michigan Winery Tour–Chicago Day Trip

Chicago has many great sights to see, cultural stops and regional delights. When you have had your fill of Chicago Dogs and Wrigley Field, take a day trip to see four wineries in Michigan and have a gourmet lunch chauffeured by luxury bus.

 

Chicago is known for many things. The Chicago River that meanders through the middle that requires a multitude of crossings. The filming of many TV shows like “Crime Story,” “Chicago Hope” and “Chicago Fire” as well as movies like “Backdraft” and “About Last Night.” Chicago has many attractions like the Ferris Wheel at the Navy Pier, The Shedd Aquarium, Wrigley Field or an evening with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra listening to the classics performed by one of the world’s greatest orchestras. Chicago also has many hings to do within a 150 mile radius of the city limits. Today we will talk about the local vineyards just over the Michigan border less than a two hours drive. Nothing better than a relaxing motor coach ride to tour and taste some local vintage wines at Michigan Wineries.

Chicago Day Trip To Michigan Wineries

Just two hours away from Chicago is Michigan Wine Country. Cannonball Productions hosts a trip to the Wine Country of Michigan. Included in the trip are round-trip transportation to the four Breweries on a luxury coach bus equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, reclining seats and Tour Guides. Stops at four wineries to sample 5 wine choices at each. Lunch will be served at Founder’s Wine Cellar where each guest will have a choice of grilled chicken breast or pork tenderloin with penne, vegetables and dessert.

Cost and Itinerary

Cannonball Productions offers the best deal and two schedules so people have a lot of flexibility in their travel schedule. Both tours cost the same, $150 per person inclusive of everything. Their are two tours. Both tours start at the same location with check-in at 600 N. Clark Street. The 1^st tour leaves at 9:00 am promptly and arrives at the Lemon Creek Winery at 11:00AM. For those who don’t like wine for breakfast, they have a second tour that leaves at 10:30AM and arrives for the first tour/tasting at Lemon Creek Winery, at 12:30PM. The tours arrive back at 600 N. Clark Street 6:00PM and 7:30PM respectively, just in time for a late dinner.

Which Wineries will we visit

The tour will start at the Lemon Creek Winery, then after a one hour tour will head to Founder’s Winery for another one hour tour. Back to the bus for a relaxing two hour ride to Round Barn and St. Julian’s Winery where the tour will last 45 minutes at each place. There will be 5 wine tastings at each winery for a total of 20 tastings. At the conclusion, each guest will be gifted with a customized wine glass, Group tours can be arranged by contacting Cannonball Productions.

The Small Print

Age is strictly 21+ because of the alcohol. Tickets are only refundable the first 24 hrs but can easily be transferred to anyone else. Bathrooms are available on the bus and other specific destination points. Maximum of 54 tickets will be sold for each tour and there will be a minimum of 35 people needed for the event to take place. If the minimum is not met, all parties will be refunded. All guests must sign a waiver before tour embarks.

How to Purchase

EventBrite is full price of $150 (SOLD OUT FOR 2017) Make your reservations for the 2015 season NOW!! Even though it is sold out, cancellations do occur so be sure to check with staff at Cannonball Productions to see if they have last minute openings. If not, there is nothing preventing you from renting a car for the day and having your own tour, just make sure you drink responsibly and have a designated driver.

The Milwaukee Brewery Tour–Chicago Day Trip

Chicago has many great sights to see, cultural stops and regional delights. When you have had your fill of Chicago Dogs and Wrigley Field, take a day trip to see four operating Macro and micro beer Breweries in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Chicago is an amazing city. Home of Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs brings many tourists into Chicago’s O’Hare airport every year for fun in the summer. Michigan Avenue and Rush Streets, “The Magnificent Mile,” offer some of the hippest bars and best food venues. From Chicago Dogs on the street corner to a Deep Dish with sausage at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, The Windy City offers many treats to its visitors. Sometimes people not used to city life can feel overwhelmed and a day trip is the best way to put your chi back in alignment. Nothing better than a relaxing motor coach ride to tour and taste some craft beers at Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Breweries.

Chicago Day Trip To Milwaukee Beer Breweries

Just two hours away from Chicago sits the heart of the Milwaukee Beer Brewing world. From MillerCoors to craft micro brewers, Milwaukee is the true king of beer brewing in the United States. Enjoy a two hour ride aboard a luxury touring bus to the oats and barley capital of Wisconsin.

 

What’s included

Round-trip transportation to the Breweries on a luxury coach bus equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, reclining seats and Tour Guides. 4 stops at four breweries to sample 3 craft beers of your choice. Lunch will be provided of assorted Chicago famous pizzas and for the health conscious and lactose intolerant, gourmet salads will be offered as well. There will be two walking tours showcasing the differences between a major macro and a micro-brewery.

Cost and Itinerary

Cannonball Productions offers the best deal and two schedules so people have a lot of flexibility in their travel schedule. Both tours cost the same, $129 per person inclusive of everything. Their are two tours. Both tours start at the same location with check-in at 600 N. Clark Street. The 1^st tour leaves at 8:00 am promptly and arrives at the first Brewery at 10:00AM. For those who don’t like beer for breakfast, they have a second tour that leaves at 9:30AM and arrives for the first tour/tasting at Lakefront Brewery at 11:30AM. The tours arrive back at 600 N. Clark Street 6:00PM and 7:30PM respectively, just in time for a late dinner.

Which Breweries do we visit

The tour will start at the Lakefront Brewery. The second stop will be MillerCoors Brewery. We will then eat and taste more beer at the Milwaukee Ale House, which is the tasting room of the Milwaukee Brewing Company. Our final stop will be a pint at Stonefly Brewery. These events sell out quickly so reserve early. Group tours can be arranged by contacting Cannonball Productions.

The Small Print

Age is strictly 21+ because of he alcohol. Tickets are only refundable the first 24 hrs but can easily be transferred to anyone else. Bathrooms are available on the bus and other specific destination points. Maximum of 54 tickets will be sold for each tour and there will be a minimum of 35 people needed for the event to take place. If the minimum is not met, all parties will be refunded. All guests must sign a waiver before tour embarks.

How to Purchase

Groupon has a 39% off deal so the cost is only $79 per person inclusive.

EventBrite is full price of $129 plus a service fee of $8.09.

Night Skiing and Snow Tubing at Wisconsin’s Sunburst Ski Resort

Chicago is a great tourist city. When you have had your fill of the hustle and bustle of a major city, take a night trip to snow ski and snowboard at Sunburst Ski Resort in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. A great way to have a varied Chicago vacation.

 

So many things to see and do in Chicago. All season specific activities. Christmas and New Years in Chicago are a brilliant time to discover the winter wonderland of the Windy City. Besides taking in the frozen Chicago River as it intersects the city in multiple places, or taking a beautiful snow covered walk down Michigan Avenue doing some festive window shopping. Some great activities just hours from the heart of Chicago are over the Illinois border in Wisconsin.

Night Skiing and Snow Tubing at Wisconsin’s Sunburst Ski Resort

Just two and one half hours away from Chicago is the Sunburst Ski Resort in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. The resort offers night skiing and snow tubing with 16 dedicated snow tubing lanes. On the mountain, guests of Cannonball Productions will enjoy their own tent with a DJ, fire pits, S’mores and two drafts of beer per person. The cost of ski rental and lift tickets are included. The $99 cost per person includes round-trip transportation to the Sunburst Ski Resort on a luxury coach bus equipped with a bathroom, reclining seats, and Tour Guides. 2 hours of Night Snow Tubing and an After-Party on the Mountain.

Cost and Itinerary

Cannonball Productions offers the best deal at a cost $99 per person inclusive of everything. The tour starts with a check-in at 600 N. Clark Street a 12:30PM. The bus ride will take 2.5 hours and arrive at 3:00PM for an afternoon of skiing and the optional $10 beginner ski lesson. Starting at 7:30PM, The Cannonball Production guests get exclusive use of the snow tubing lanes as well as the rest of he mountain so you can blaze your way up and down the slopes an optimal amount of time without any waiting. The After-Party will be in full swing at this time till the departure scheduled at 9:30PM The tours arrive back at 600 N. Clark Street 12:30AM. just in time for a late drink or right to bed.

The Small Print

Age is strictly 21+ because of he alcohol. Tickets are only refundable the first 24 hrs but can easily be transferred to anyone else. Bathrooms are available on the bus and other specific destination points. Maximum of 54 tickets will be sold for each tour and there will be a minimum of 35 people needed for the event to take place. If the minimum is not met, all parties will be refunded. All guests must sign a waiver before tour embarks.

How to Purchase

Cannonball Productions is sold out for the 2014 season. Please call to see if they have any last minute cancellations or added tours. Make your reservations now for 2015. If not, rent a car and take the drive yourself to Sunburst Ski Resort. His is one trip you don’t want to miss.

 

 

Day Ski/Snowboard at Devil’s Head Resort–Chicago Day Trip

A fun day trip only three hours from Chicago.  Chicago has many great sights to see, cultural stops and regional delights. When you have had your fill of the Sears Tower and the Windy City, take a day trip to and ski/snowboard Devil’s Head Resort in Merrimac Wisconsin.

 

Day Ski/Snowboard at Devil’s Head Resort

Just three hours away from Chicago is some of the finest skiing and snowboarding in the area. Devil’s Head Resort is located in Merrimac, Wisconsin. The resort offers 30 trails for skiers and snowboards with 12 ski lifts serving the slopes to minimize wait times. The 500 foot vertical runs are for beginners, intermediate and expert ratings. Devil’s Head sits on one of the tallest mountains in the state of Wisconsin. On the website they have a “live” snow cam so you can make arrangements for loved ones at home to rendezvous with you on the slopes as they sit in their easy chairs at home. They also have a snow report that can be accessed at any time to check conditions on the slopes.

What’s included

Round-trip transportation to Devil’s Head Resort on a luxury coach bus equipped with a bathroom, reclining seats and Tour Guides. Day lift tickets, lunch and hot chocolate at the resort are all included in the price.

Cost and Itinerary

Cannonball Productions offers the best deal for only $95.00 per person and $20 for equipment rentals. The tour starts with a 6:45AM check-in at 600 N. Clark Street. The tour leaves promptly at 7:00AM and arrives at Devil’s Head Resort at 10:00AM. The tours depart the resort at 4:00PM and arrive back at 600 N. Clark Street 7:00 PM just in time for a late dinner.

The Small Print

Age is strictly 21+. Tickets are only refundable the first 24 hrs but can easily be transferred to anyone else. Bathrooms are available on the bus and other specific destination points en route. Maximum of 54 tickets will be sold for each tour and there will be a minimum of 35 people needed for the event to take place. If the minimum is not met, all parties will be refunded. All guests must sign a waiver before tour embarks.

How to Purchase

Buy tickets at Cannonball Productions for 2015. The trip is sold out for 2014. You can always rent a car and go up to Devil’s Head Resort in Merrimac Wisconsin to ski. Check the link for lift ticket and ski rental equipment.

Lazy River Tubing on Indiana’s Tippecanoe River–Chicago Day Trip

Chicago is a great tourist destination. When you have had your fill of Chicago Red Hots and Wrigley Field, take a day trip for a lazy day of river tubing on Indiana’s Tippecanoe River.

Chicago is the home of The Sears Tower and the Chicago Cubs. The Windy City hosts many tourists every year for fun in the summer. The famous “Magnificent Mile,” offer some of the best bars and best restaurants in the country. From Deep Dish pizzas at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria to Chicago “Dirty Water” Red Hots, the Windy City offers many treats to its visitors. Chicago gets mighty sticky hot in the summer and leaving the city for a day in the country is the best way to beat the humidity. Nothing better than a relaxing motor coach ride for a lazy day of inner tube river riding on the Tippecanoe River in Indiana.

Tippecanoe River Day Trip

Just two hours away by luxury motor coach from Chicago is Winamac, Indiana, home of the Tippecanoe River. Enjoy three hours of tube riding down the serene, calm river and other fun activities. Don’t be scared off by the name of the river. It is a very calm river, ideal for the novice inner tube rider.

What’s included

Round-trip transportation to the Tippecanoe River on a luxury coach bus equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, reclining seats and Tour Guides. Three Hour Lazy Tubing Ride, All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar courtesy of Poblano’s Mexican Grill, bottled water and snack boxes. BYOB, snacks and coolers allowed. Free Volleyball, Basketball and Slip and Slide plus other fun activities. Optional Floating cooler raft is available for rental for $10.

Cost and Itinerary

Cannonball Productions offers the best deal and offers two schedules so people have a lot of flexibility in their travel schedule. Both tours cost the same, $69 per person inclusive of everything. Both tours start at the same location with check-in at 600 N. Clark Street. The 1^st tour leaves at 9:00 am promptly and arrives at the Tippecanoe River at 11:00AM. For those who don’t like early departures, they have a second tour that leaves at 11:00AM and arrives at the Tippecanoe River at 1:00 PM. The tours arrive back at 600 N. Clark Street 5:00PM and 7:00PM respectively, just in time for a dinner.

The Small Print

Age is strictly 21+ because of the alcohol. Tickets are only refundable the first 24 hrs but can easily be transferred to anyone else. Bathrooms are available on the bus and other specific destination points. Maximum of 54 tickets will be sold for each tour and there will be a minimum of 35 people needed for the event to take place. If the minimum is not met, all parties will be refunded. All guests must sign a waiver before tour embarks.

How to Purchase

Tickets available at EventBrite for $69.00 plus a service fee of $4.79, totaling $73.79.

Shooting and Drinking in Michigan–Chicago Day Trip

Chicago is a tourist destination for many Americans and foreigners. Chicago has an assortment of top museums and cultural attractions. Chicago has many bridges crossing back and forth over the Chicago River which can make it a very hot humid place to be in the summer months. Day trips away from the city provides relief from this city heat and also offers unique activities not found in the city limits. Nothing better than a relaxing motor coach ride for a day of shooting weapons at a range and then a tour of a working Winery, Brewery and Distillery for a tasting menu of libations.

Point Blank Shooting Range and Sport Club

Just a few hours away by luxury motor coach from Chicago is Benton Harbor, Michigan, home of the Point Blank Shooting Range and Sport Club. Enjoy 1.5 hours firing 55 rounds thru a AK-47, Shotgun and Pistol. You will receive proper firearm instruction by professional one on one instruction. It is a perfect way to introduce the novice to firearms. At the range, the best marksman will receive a prize for most accurate shooting and all will be able to take home their target for display of their prowess. After the shooting, we will sit down to a BBQ lunch before heading to the Round Barn Winery, Brewery, and Distillery.

Round Barn Winery, Brewery, and Distillery

You will spend 1.5 hours touring a working Winery, Brewery and Distillery and tasting 8 unique brews of your choice. The choices will consist of beer, wine or liquor tastings. No need to worry about the driving since you will be traveling back on the luxury bus and your stomach will be well sated with he BBQ meal and the spirits drank. You can also take home your wine or beer glass as a souvenir of the day.

What’s included

Round-trip transportation on a luxury coach bus equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, reclining seats and Tour Guides. 55 rounds at the shooting range. BBQ lunch served at Point Blank Sports Club. Eight tastings of beer, wine, or liquor and souvenir wine or beer glass.

Cost and Itinerary

Cannonball Productions offers the best deal and offers three schedules so people have a lot of flexibility in their travel. All tours cost the same, $79 per person inclusive of everything. The tours start at the same location with check-in at 600 N. Clark Street. The tours leave at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and Noon promptly. A 2.5 hour luxury bus ride arrives at the Point Blank Shooting Range. After the BBQ lunch, a tour of the Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery. The tours arrive back at 600 N. Clark Street 4:30PM, 6:00PM and 7:30PM respectively, just in time for a dinner.

The Small Print

Age is strictly 21+ because of the alcohol and weapons. Tickets are only refundable the first 24 hrs but can easily be transferred to anyone else. Bathrooms are available on the bus and other specific destination points. Maximum of 54 tickets will be sold for each tour and there will be a minimum of 35 people needed for the event to take place. If the minimum is not met, all parties will be refunded. All guests must sign a waiver before tour embarks.

How to Purchase

Tickets available at Cannonball Productions for $79.00. Tickets go fast and mus be bough in the fall for the next summer. Please inquire for last minute cancellations or additional tours being offered.