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Nebraska Cork & Bottle Tour
Raymond – Pawnee City – Lexington – St. Paul Wander Nebraska’s wine country and relax in the vineyard lifestyle while sampling fine wines and taking in the scenic views. The perfect romantic getaway for two couples, this tour takes you to four wineries across the southeast and central portions of the state with stays in cozy B&Bs and dining at local eateries. Visit the following locations: James Arthur Vineyards, Raymond • Guided tour of the vineyard and a $50 gift certificate • Two double-occupancy rooms for one night at Pine Crest Farms in Valparaiso • Dinner for four at Vincenzo’s in Lincoln ($100 total value) SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery, Pawnee City • Guided tour of the vineyard and a $50 gift certificate • Two double-occupancy rooms for one night at My Blue Heaven in Pawnee City • Dinner for four at Parkside Café in Pawnee City ($100 total value) Mac’s Creek Vineyards & Winery, Lexington • Guided tour of the vineyard and a $50 gift certificate • Two double-occupancy rooms for one night at Waterfjord House in Lexington • Dinner for four at Tep’s Steakhouse in Lexington ($100 total value) Miletta Vista Winery, St. Paul • Guided tour of the vineyard and a $50 gift certificate • Two double-occupancy rooms for one night at The Farwell Arms in Farwell • Dinner for four at House of Memories in St. Paul ($100 total value) Cost: $1,676. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
Enjoy a Day at the Lake: Water side relaxation without needing a passport Start your day north of Lexington at Mac’s Creek Vineyards & Winery, a seven-year-old vineyard on the banks of Spring Creek. Truly a family business, the vineyard and winery is owned and operated by five members of the McFarland family. Mac’s Creek is unique in that the grapes are grown and the wine is bottled at the same location. You’ll learn how the McFarlands transform their 12 acres of vineyards into award-winning wines. After the tour, sample several wines. Then savor a bottle of your favorite over a picnic basket for two. When you are ready for some recreation, head southwest to Johnson Lake. Spanning 4,000 acres, the lake is a state favorite for the abundance of walleye and other fish. Enjoy a wonderful dinner of prime rib or steak at Lakeshore Marina Restaurant and Lounge. Dine indoors, or add the relaxing sound of the water to your meal by eating outdoors. A few blocks away, solitude awaits at the Waterfjord House. This newly remodeled B&B has a large suite that includes a Jacuzzi, a library, and a fireplace. Greet the morning with a cup of coffee on the beautiful patio overlooking the lake. The Enjoy a Day at the Lake package is available year-round, Thursday–Sunday and includes: • Tour, wine tasting, bottle of wine, and picnic basket including sausage, cheese, fresh bread, and chocolates at Mac’s Creek Vineyards & Winery • $20 toward a meal at Lakeshore Marina Restaurant and Lounge • 1-night stay for two at the Waterfjord House Cost is $145 per couple. Contact Jake at 308-785-2433 to make your reservation. Experience the Old West: A unique overnight package The Old West was about forging new frontiers and living off the land. Many Nebraskans are still living off the land, such as wine-makers and grape-growers. This Old West experience begins at the Prairie Vine Vineyard & Winery in Mitchell. Relax in the tasting room while sipping the fine wines designed to represent western Nebraska and the prairies. Try the nine varieties and purchase your favorites to take home or give as gifts. While you’re there, be sure to tour the 2,100-foot winery. If you’re lucky, you might even meet wine-maker Allen Gall. Your adventure continues 30 miles south near Bayard at the Oregon Trail Wagon Train, where you can be a pioneer for an evening. Climb aboard a prairie schooner, listen to Old West tales, and take a ride along the historic Oregon Trail near the base of Chimney Rock. After working up an appetite, sit down and have a hearty meal fit for any cowboy or cowgirl, including a 16 oz. ribeye steak marinated with special seasoning, a baked potato, relishes, creamed green beans, sourdough bread, and homemade ice cream. Then mosey over to the campfire and enjoy a rousing sing-along that won’t make the coyotes howl. Once you are tuckered out, head for the barn—the Barn Anew Bed & Breakfast near Scottsbluff. This quaint B&B is a 100-year-old barn that has been renovated to house you in comfort. A stone’s throw away is Scotts Bluff National Monument, a resting place for pioneers before they began the challenging trail up the Rocky Mountains. Choose your room from any of the four–each with private bath. In the morning, savor a hot breakfast prepared by your host. This Experience the Old West package includes: • 1-night stay for a couple at Barn Anew Bed & Breakfast • Wine tasting and a bottle of wine valued at $20 • Covered wagon tour followed by dinner and sing-along at the Oregon Trail Wagon Train Cost is $175 per couple. Contact Dick at 308-632-8647 to make your reservation. |
