Northern Michigan is a region largely known for its natural beauty, pristine shoreline, and expanses of undisturbed wilderness. The area is also dotted with dozens of wineries and restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining. These food and wine tours showcase the best that Northern Michigan has to offer.
Vineyard Inn Luxury Limousine Wine Tours
The Vineyard Inn in Suttons Bay is a small specialty hotel that also offers luxury wine tours in the Leelanau Peninsula. Tour guests enjoy a scenic wine tour through both the Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula in the comfort of a custom Mercedes limousine. Along the way, tour guides take also take guests to little-known scenic places and attractions.
Inside the limo are two flat panel TVs with DVD and in-motion satellite television, satellite radio with a Bose sound system, and an on-board bar for entertainment. The Vineyard Inn offers both half day and full day tours. The limousine can also be chartered for private events, including sightseeing tours, weddings, and corporate outings.
Leelanau County Wine Trail
If you prefer a self-guided tour, the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association (LPVA) offers a wine trail map with directions to and full details about all 18 Leelanau Peninsula wineries. The map shows the wineries in a logical order for seeing them all, or pick just a few to visit. Their website also gives details on other related establishments in the area, including restaurants, a coffee roaster, and entertainment venues. Subscribe to the LPVA website’s blog for updates on food and wine events in the Leelanau Peninsula and all around Northern Michigan.
Tasty Morsel Culinary Excursions
Going a step beyond a typical wine tour, Tasty Morsel Culinary Excursions take visitors to the Traverse City, Michigan area on a palette-pleasing journey. In addition to stops at local winery tasting rooms, Tasty Morsel tours include dining at some of Traverse City’s most notable restaurants.
Covering every step of local, sustainable food from the farm to the table, visitors are taken behind the scenes to visit local farms as well. At meal time, the chefs are on hand to share their culinary inspirations and answer questions about their creations.
Northern Michigan Food and Wine Festivals
The next best thing to a tour, Northern Michigan’s food and wine festivals bring area vineyards and local culinary establishments together in one place. These are just a few of Northern Michigan’s food and wine festivals.
