Many Illinois wineries are conveniently clustered along one of five Illinois wine trails so you can discover a variety of wines in one exciting trip.
CARLYLE LAKE WINE TRAIL:
The Carlyle Lake Wine Trail was officially established in July of 2017 and is made up of five wineries that are located on back roads and nestled among farm fields all surrounding Carlyle. Each winery enjoys working together to offer visitors another reason to come out and visit Carlyle Lake and all that it has to offer. Visit www.carlylelakewinetrail.com to learn more.
HEART OF ILLINOIS WINE TRAIL:
There are 9 wineries on this brand-new in 2023 Wine Trail, and each venue has a unique wine list and plenty of local character. These wine trail members are all vital partners in their small business communities, and encourage you to become a Central Illinois tourist, taking a look close to home for these “Hidden Gems” with short trips to visit the wineries. They also want you to enjoy nearby small businesses in their towns that are fun and vibrant and make the ♥Heart of Illinois♥ a great place to live. Heart of Illinois Wine Trail members are located in or near the following areas- Peoria; Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, Canton and Galesburg and we welcome you to visit soon. Visit Heart of Illinois Wine Trail | Facebook to learn more.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY WINE TRAIL:
Western Illinois brings you this scenic rural Quincy and surrounding countryside area offers unique settings of bluff views of the Mississippi river, serene lakes and outdoor panoramas. Each winery has its own story to tell Visit www.seequincy.com to learn more.
SHAWNEE HILLS WINE TRAIL:
The southern tip of Illinois is one of the most established wine regions in the Midwest, featuring award-winning wineries along a 40-mile trail through the beautiful Shawnee National Forest. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is composed of eleven unique wineries, each offering their own individual style and winemaking techniques that make your journey a pleasant adventure through the hills of southern Illinois. Visit www.shawneewinetrail.com to learn more.
WABASH VALLEY WINE TRAIL:
As rivers creep along over eons, they leave behind hills and valleys. These hills and valleys the Wabash River created, happen to be an ideal place to grow grapes. Spend an afternoon or two traveling between five wineries that grow grapes as you enjoy the beauty of the Wabash Valley. Visit wvwinetrail.wix.com to learn more.
