September 03, 2015
Missouri is home to 10 great wine trails, but with more than 125 wineries in the state, there are additional wine regions worth putting on your radar. Labor Day weekend is nearing, and we are featuring a few wine itineraries to help you plan your escape. So grab some friends, relax and get away to Missouri wine country!
The Metropolitan Triangle Tour
Many of Missouri’s 125+ wineries are in the backyard of the state’s major metropolitan areas. Start your journey on the east side of the state in St. Louis then travel southwest to Springfield and Branson and end up at the western border in Kansas City, Missouri. While making your way through this triangle of food, music, and city life, be sure to venture into the nearby wine countries of these metro areas. Click here for the full wine-tinerary.
The Great River Road Tour
Discover life on the Mississippi River through prominent historic sites and quaint Missouri wineries nestled along the river. Formed in 1938 from a network of roads and highways, the Great River Road allows travelers to follow the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana. One of the greatest sections of this river road is its path through the Show-Me state. Click here for the full wine-tinerary.
The Heart of Missouri Tour
Discover unique small towns and the hidden treasures they offer on this tour through the heart of Missouri. A journey through the area’s wine country is worth making. The Missouri River Wine Trail, featuring eight wineries and special events, passes through quaint Mid-Missouri towns across the state’s central section of the river. Many of Missouri’s greatest towns and historical sites are located along the route. Click here for the full wine-tinerary.
Whether you use these wine-tineraries or blaze your own trail, now is the time to explore Missouri wine country!