Pour decisions.
If you ask me, the best type of trip is one centered around wine. Beloit and its neighboring towns have quietly built a wine-lover’s wonderland, and it’s the perfect getaway for anyone who appreciates great pours.
Ready to sip your way through Beloit? Here’s how.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
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Beloit and its neighboring towns have quietly built a wine-lover's wonderland.
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Head up to The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin, where the skyline meets your stemware.
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D.C. Estate Winery is the perfect place to pretend you've escaped to Europe for the afternoon.
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Hidden Creek Estates has a Sommelier working hands-on at the winery, so trust us, you're in good hands.
Stop 1: Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian
Start your wine tour at Velvet Buffalo, an Italian-inspired restaurant with an award-winning wine menu that is so thoughtful and an elevated atmosphere that will leave you feeling like a true wine connoisseur.
Pair your glass with one of their delectable bites, settle into the soft lighting and let that relaxing, luxurious feel sink in.
Stop 2: The Rooftop
Sipping on top of the town.
The next stop is to head up to The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin, where the skyline meets your stemware. This is Beloit’s only rooftop bar, which automatically makes your wine taste more glamorous, it’s science, obviously. Order a glass, find your favorite corner of the rooftop and enjoy that “I deserve this” moment.
Stop 3: D.C. Estate Winery
Located a short drive in South Beloit, IL
Just a short drive from Beloit, D.C. Estate Winery feels like you’re on vacation instantly. Between the vineyard views, the Tuscan-inspired atmosphere and wines that have such a large range, we guarantee you will be leaving with a bottle (or two, or three, we won’t tell). It’s the perfect place to pretend you’ve escaped to Europe for the afternoon.
Stop 4: Hidden Creek Estates
Another short drive from Beloit is Hidden Creek Estates, a small winery that feels like a little find tucked just far enough away. The entire venue is adorable, and their wine flights have something for every kind of wine mood. Even better, they have a Sommelier working hands-on at the winery, so trust us, you’re in good hands.
SPRING WINE WALK
Fresh air, fresh pours and the best way to kick off the warmer season.
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FALL WINE WALK
Sweater weather, autumn vibes and delicious wine to keep you warm.
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After a day of tasting your way through Beloit and beyond, there’s no better place to unwind than one of the area’s boutique hotels. Snuggle in and fall asleep knowing tomorrow is wide open for round two. Cheers!