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.