Rivers, Routes and Refreshments Trail
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It’s all about the craft experience on the Rivers, Routes & Refreshments Trail. Sample some of the best craft beers, wines and distilled spirits made at local breweries, wineries and distilleries throughout the six county Great Rivers & Routes region in southwest Illinois. Sample your way through the region and earn a free prize!
Included Venues

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Bella Vista Winery
Winery and Event Center
What's Included
- 10% Off Wine and Food Purchases
BTO Distillers- Bluestem Vodka
B. T. O. Distillers produces Bluestem vodka! Local Pick-up of Vodka Bottles only until we re-open the tasting room.
What's Included
- $1 Off Tour and Tasting
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
Situated in the heart of historic Grafton along the "Great Rivers Scenic Byway", we are truly a Venue designed for all seasons. Sit back and relax while sipping one of our award winning wines or one of our Grafton Brewhaus beers brewed on-site, as you take in the view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers from one of our spacious patios or from our glass enclosed seating area. No matter what time of year, we provide the view, the ambiance, and of course the wine or beer.
Complete your visit to Grafton with a stop at our beautiful Vineyards location, production facility for the Grafton Winery Wines. Spacious tasting room and plenty of patio space to take in the views of the lake and our vines.
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Complete your visit to Grafton with a stop at our beautiful Vineyards location, production facility for the Grafton Winery Wines. Spacious tasting room and plenty of patio space to take in the views of the lake and our vines.
What's Included
- 10% Off at the Gift Shop and Souvenir Wine or Beer Glass
Mastermind Vodka
We are a Craft Vodka Distillery offering super smooth spirits and a one of a kind bottling experience.
What's Included
- 20% off Distillery Tour
Old Herald Brewery & Distillery
Family friendly craft brewery and distillery experience located in a historic newspaper building
What's Included
- Free Tasting or 10% Off Food Purchase
Recess Brewing
Edwardsville's only brewery creating amazing beers and experiences.
What's Included
- 10% Off Any Purchase
The Old Bakery Beer Company
The Old Bakery Beer Company is a certified organic craft brewery located in downtown Alton, IL. In addition to our line of up of all organic beers, our restaurant and tasting room features a menu of seasonally-rotating sandwiches, salads, and soups, designed to pair well with beer. Our food menu features something for everyone, including many vegan and vegetarian options, and our bar menu includes wine and cocktails for those not in the mood for delicious organic craft beer.
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What's Included
- 10% Off Total Purchase
The Winery At Shale Lake
Producing winery with food service, cabins, and cottages.