Here, kids can choose from nearly every milkshake flavor, and if youre over 21, you can add Kahlua or RumChata liqueur to the mix. Pubs & Taverns, This site uses cookies to provide you with the best onsite experience. Rogue House of Spirits, one of the locations of the much loved Rogue Ales and Spirits brewery and distillery, makes craft liquors for classic cocktails and serves more than 30 beers. Its true that bars close at midnight in Oxford (the county seat of Lafayette County), but thankfully there are a ton of great spots packed into a small area, The Square, so you can get your fill in record time. Sun City If you know anything about beer, you know that Stowe is one of the most cherished towns with one of the most cherished breweries: The Alchemist. Pony may be a one-horse town, but its bar is the kind of place that draws people from far and wide, a pure distillate of Montana bar life that demands a pilgrimage from any drinker worth the dirt on their boots. Some small towns are especially worth seeking out. Order a craft brew and a bite to eat inside what once was a car repair shop. And hey -- you might run into Geraldo Rivera (he lives in walking distance). Here is the very best small town (capped at 25,000 people) for drinkers to visit in all 50 states. But what sets this Midwestern destination apart is its bevy of delightful small towns sprinkled across the state. When you think of Wisconsin, darling Main Streets with town parks or squares and cute shops might come to mind. Whitesburg You dont have to enjoy country music and honky tonks to have an unforgettable night in Deadwood, especially if you happen to roll through at the same time as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. That's the magic of Galena. There are also two breweries in the town, Old Bisbee Brewing Company and Beast Brewing Company, making award-winning and innovative brews. You cant think about South Dakota without thinking about Deadwood. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition, where rum runners would wet their considerable beaks when they weren't smuggling booze. Whether you're on one of the two enormous patios or inside watching a band, it's essential to order a slice from the upstairspizza joint, also run by Chelsea's. Finally, don't miss the famous rooftop goats at Al Johnson's. The site, now recognized by UNESCO for its cultural importance, includes highlights like the Taliesin home and Hillside Studio. Cedarburg. Every single thing on the menu is absolutely delicious. The Old West "gentlemen's saloon" sits in an 1853 brick building with oil lamps hanging from the ceiling, a diamond-dusted mirror behind the bar, and photos of everything from Old West icons to modern-day movie stars lining the wall. Bars & Clubs By besca001 Elegant and historic, the Pfister is worth visiting (even if you are not staying in it). The star here is the house-made chunky blue cheese dressing that you can request on your steak or seafood to make it basically perfect. Must-eat foods: Steak and a brandy alexander at Loopy's High . Near the Twin Cities, in Chippewa Falls, enjoy the. First off, theres Schells, Minnesotas oldest running brewery that bills itself as the place where the story of German Craft beer began and runs the summer blowout Bock Fest. Nightlife, Bars & Clubs. (It's open year-round from Friday-Sunday.) We love a good college town, and while Lawrence may be the most recognizable one in Kansas, its much too large to qualify as a small town proper. ZDT's Amusement Park, 301 W Kingsbury St, Seguin, TX 78155, USA. The next time you head to the Sundance Film Festival, make sure you carve out time between screenings for High West Distillery. Yes, Saloon #10 is touristy: It's a place that doubles as something of a living Wild West museum, complete with cowboys at the poker table where Wild Bill was shot. . Unlike other upscale second home spots, these properties are accessible for ogling via the 26-mile-long Geneva Lake Shore Path. Now a fully functioning resort with the best combination of modern amenities and old-school charm, the restaurant here draws people from miles away for their house-made salad dressings, one-pound pork chop and more. Though every village here has its own treasure trove of attractions, Sister Bay is an excellent small town pick. Remember, it's a tavern, not a restaurant, as many signs will remind you. Population: 23,406 Because music is best enjoyed with a beer in your hand, there's plenty to be had, from $2 PBRs to 15 taps pouring local brews like Ozark and Flyway. Three other nearby wineries have tasting rooms in town. Travel to another world in the seafaring town of Sturgeon Bay, Plus theres no better place to push the limits on how many drinks go good with lobster. Lee The food menu features a variety of Irish favorites, including shepherd's pie, and all-American dishes, like pizza. Tennessites? What really turns THC (yes, it goes by THC, The Hops Company) from a good spot into a great spot is the 4.5-acre beer garden and outdoor bar. There's also a sprawling outdoor patio, where bands and DJs cater to the tourists and the locals, all of whom find solace in Tuesday karaoke, a free jukebox, and the simple pleasures of being transported into an old-school dive that's found new life by embracing its past and bringing it into the present. Stop into a classic tavern and order a pint of the towns beloved beer Spotted Cow. Enjoy a round (or a few) at Cafe Benelux in Milwaukee, known for its Belgian brews and homemade dishes, including pull-apart cheese bread and shrimp mac & cheese. ), the Pickle is lit by repurposed wine bottles transformed into lights and shells out a steady stream of upscale pub fare (think bourbon-glazed pork chops, famous pickle fries, massive seafood platters, and immaculate calzones) amid the backdrop of one of Virginia's best small towns. If you happen to have an overnight in Skagway, it's an excellent spot to learn what life is like there now, as well as 120 years ago. Population: 6,392 And like any good artist-friendly town, you can order one of their Eureka-themed pies -- like the mozz, onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and spinach joint -- vegan by request. Bar Harbor Chelan is a prime example of why. That's because the place -- with an aesthetic that marries the rustic tin-shed look with an ultra-modern tap system -- takes its beer very, very seriously, to the point that each of the joint's pub tenders boasts a Cicerone certification. That literal sense of deepness alone would make O'Malley's a must visit: entering takes you down a succession of ramps as you descend into a series of cavernous limestone cellars that date to before the Civil War as part of the Weston Brewing Company. It's the kind of beer bar you'd expect to come across in a city like Portland, smacked into a small Iowa town. Theres no shortage of places to get delicious steaks in Wisconsin. The crowd is a friendly mix of bikers, locals, and tourists dropping in for the day. A short 30-minute drive to Milwaukee, Cedarburg is located on the shore of Lake Michigan; once a wool mill town, today, this charming little spot thrives mostly on tourism. It's the perfect spot to relax after a long day of fishing, and the giant steaks will refuel you to go back out tomorrow. To learn more about both locations, visit their website, Van Abels opened in 1848 as a saloon and rest stop for cattle-driving farmers en route to Green Bay. Thank you! To spot the whimsical wooden creatures an ode to the area's Norwegian heritage check out the downtown Trollway guide, which includes multiple maps of notable trolls. Tuthilltown Spirits was the first distillery to revive distillation in New York state since Prohibition and it Hudson Whiskey has became a staple at many a cocktail bar, so visiting it is a rite of passage for anyone who enjoys the growing category of New York spirits (or just generally enjoys some Northeastern pride). What Mellow Mushroom attempts at linking itself to acid-dropping culture, Huc a Poos achieves, providing a hidden hippy rest haven to any visiting friends seeking a shift from Georgias red-meated, chest-beating southern bravado. Population: 7,984 Population: 9,836 1. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! On the south end of Lake Wissota lies County Highway X, lined with taverns, restaurants, and supper clubs with stunning lake views. For your stay, consider the opulent Harry Packer Mansion B&B, which hosts a murder mystery party every weekend and an all-the-time Libations Lounge. Population: 5,235 East Grand Forks Bayfield may be one of the smallest towns in Wisconsin on this list but acts as a home base for one of Wisconsin's grandest adventure spots. Be sure to add this, This old shipbuilding town in Door County has become a tourist Mecca, and the downtown has been transformed into a charming and welcoming vacation spot. Duluth's 135-foot-tall Aerial Lift Bridge (pictured) rises more than 20 times each day for sailboats and skyscraper-length ships traveling between Lake Superior and Duluth Harbor. Set in the rolling hills of the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin, Viroqua is home to one of the highest concentrations of organic farms in the U.S. Founded back in 1913, about 30 years before the first casino opened on The Strip, the bar now acts as a gathering point for car clubs and as a last minute pitstop between Vegas and L.A., but you should know about it as a whiskey oasis. It's Alabama Jack's, a time warp to Florida before the days of air conditioning and bug spray, where swampy rednecks dance to a live country band and folks on their way to and from the Keys sip beers by the water. 48 And over in Dodgeville, Bobs Bitchin BBQ provides all the comfort food and bar drinks youre craving, and has an extensive kids menu featuring root beer ribs and a pulled pork slider. The Kent Narrows Cassie's is all of that and so, so much more: It's the ultimate western bar experience, almost a theme park of Wyoming quirk packed under one gigantic roof. While in town, you should also check out Lucky 7 Rooftop Billiards for a great view of the area along with drinks and pool, as well as other local hangs like Cathouse Lounge and the Rowdy Beaver Den (seriously, how can you dislike a town with a bar named Rowdy Beaver Den?). Get out of the car and jump on your bike to ride on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail that once was an active railroad track. Or just skip beers altogether and bar hop along Water Street. Georgetown, WI 4. But those in the know are aware it's actually the entrance to the lodge's secret speakeasy, open to the public and one of the great hidden bars you'll ever see at a ski resort. Weston Cross Plains Cross Plains is always mentioned as one of the best suburbs in the Madison area. New Hope The bars on this list represent the absolute best small-town drinking experiences in their respective states. If you believe the writing on the wall outside Freds, tiny Mamou is the "Cajun music capital of the world." Stowe Whether theres sunshine, rain or snow, let the beach vibes flow at The Paddle Inn. It's a piece of big city cool in small-town Vermont, a place you won't want to tell anyone about but still feel like bragging that you discovered. This garage-turned-roadhouse isn't much of a club, but it sure as hell is country. It's a friendly, close-quarters affair that splits the difference between high and low boozy comforts, a place that's as down to serve you a cup of coffee spiked with Fireball as a craft beer, a nice glass of wine, or a fancy cocktail as a roster of local musicians hold court by the front window. Ephraim. It's supper club perfection. We recommend sitting down at the bar and soaking in the Old West vibes, starting with the painted wall mural featuring playing cards and scantily clad dancing women. Sports are better surrounded by friends and fans, and if you cant make it to a game, a sports bar is the next best thing. Right on the border between Idaho and Wyoming, youll find Teton Valley, a string of teeny towns along Highway 33, and the Grand Teton operation, which operates a brewery in Victor and a distillery in nearby Driggs. These days, the "Gris," as it's known, sits on its laurels as the oldest continuously operating tavern in America, doling out bubbling bowls of hot clam chowder alongside proper pints, stiff martinis, belly-warming whiskey drams, and live music every night. Time from Madison: 2 hrs 45 minutes. The town of just over 7,700 has the nightlife of a city 20 times its size. To learn more, visit their website. And so perhaps it's not surprising that Chelsea's, which has been open for 25+ years, hosts a ton of music. Head indoors at the Outer Banks Brewing Station, the first wind powered brewery in America, which often has live music. Her work has appeared in a variety of print and digital outlets, including. Order a craft brew and a bite to eat inside what once was a car repair shop. Terlingua Keene ), you can find a few local dives along the boardwalk serving brews and fishbowls alongside fried fish. Poohs Corner Pub ($) Bar Food, Dive Bar, Burgers Menu Available. And while there are nice little pubs dotted around the state, we're going the unexpected route and throwing in Ballard's, one of the best damn beach bars in America. Neart the northernmost point of the state, Bayfield is considered the gateway to Madeline Island and the Apostille Islands National Lakeshore, where a chain of lakes stretches into Lake Superior. Located between two lakes, the first hotel was built here in 1894. Doesnt matter, youre drinking moonshine. Another go-to stop is the Aldo Leopold Foundation. And while youre there, order the classic hot pastrami sandwich, which pairs nicely with any brew. Located at 8599 Big St Germain Dr, St Germain, WI 54558. It's the kind of place where fresh-faced 21-year-olds and their 75-year-old grandparents will squeeze into those ubiquitous white plastic chairs every beach bar worth its sea salt owns to guzzle down rum buckets and listen to reggae covers -- and take part in the eventual Jimmy Buffet singalong, naturally. The Hops Company is a beer lovers heaven with more than 40 draft options, as well as ciders, wine on tap and cocktails. And because this is Colorado, there's always beer made in-state, from Denver Beer Co. to Avery to Station 26 to Stem Ciders, for the beer-averse. The Alchemists Heady Topper and Focal Banger are extremely hard to find outside of Stowe, and are worth the trip on their own. You won't find graffiti on the walls of Murphy's Tavern, or denizens doing/taking illicit things in the bathroom while their buddy named Blitz watches the door. Population: 350 Miraculously, places like this still do exist. But while the burgers might steal the show, the bar itself is not to be overlooked. Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse at sunset The tiny community of Sturgeon Bay is the largest town in Door County, the peninsula of Wisconsin surrounded by the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Drink longnecks and go two-stepping to live music at the landmark Win, Place, or Show honky tonk. Locating itself in a long-gone city also means Speakeasy's customers won't wait 20 minutes for their craft creations. With a Leinenkugel's-branded canoe -- the most Wisconsin thing perhaps ever -- perched above the centerpiece bar, liquor is displayed under stained-glass arches like some sort of sacrament. Toppling Goliath is the biggest draw, but there are also places in town making great beer with less hype like Pulpit Rock Brewing. Bluegrass on Mondays, open mic on Tuesdays, and professional touring bands pack the bar on Fridays and Saturdays. Beetown, WI 2. While the Indiana town of the same name doesnt have the same Southern charm of the familiar Tennessee city, it does hide quite a bit of music and booze up in the woods. It's one of those bars that immediately feels like home, especially if you're the kind of person who begins the day with cinnamon-spiced boozy coffee. Estabrook Beer Garden 72 Bars & Clubs By sassynesswithasmile For the ultimate Missouri wine experience, go to Lindwedel Winery, grab a bottle of wine, sit in the wine garden overlooking the bluffs, and take in the live music. 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The Pony is the quintessential Montana bar experience: Located in an unincorporated town of about 100, it's housed in an old meeting hall, a function it still serves for anyone who wanders in, be them ranchers looking for company or curious drinkers who travel from areas like Bozeman to drink in one of the most legendary dive saloons in Montana. When you get too hot, wade into the pool that doubles as the bars centerpiece. Inside you'll discover an ever-changing menu of craft cocktails, old record players, board games, and comfy couches perfect for relaxing away from the crowds after a long day on the slopes. Abendigos cocktail bar and the Hochatown Saloon provide plenty of opportunities to mingle with locals over drinks as well. The live bands are fun and frequent, especially come warm weather when they open the Hog Pit, a partially covered patio that serves its own distinct menu of smokehouse specialties like Hog Turds, aka soft pretzel-wrapped jalapeos stuffed with brisket and pepper jack that will make you completely forget what they're called. Population: 15,732 Rumson Population: 1,774 The town is just north of the Mexican border, and is populated by hippies, artists and bikersall of whom, it appears, love a good drinking scene. The pork product still brings in folks from all over, especially during the Apple Scrapple Festival, when Jeff's TV and pool table-filled drinking establishment hosts between seven and eight thousand thirsty folks over a single weekend. Check out these charming small towns in Wisconsin for a Midwest getaway without the crowds. Technically, this bar actually sits in a town with a population of zero, in the ghost town of Sacramento about 5 miles outside Holdredge. . But youre not here for a bar. If youre selecting a small town for a getaway event, consider hosting your party at the Smooth Ambler distillery in Lewisburg, which offers cocktails and space for 60. Population: 4,014 People looking to savor their expertly made cocktails flock to the building that used to house an old bakery -- the gorgeous cabinets that house the booze and the bar are from the former business. Well send you our daily roundup of all our favorite stories from across the site, from travel to food to shopping to entertainment. Galena Brewing Co.s taproom offers a sudsy change of pace with beers that throwback to the towns history as the home of Ulysses S. Grant. This small town is home to Road America, a historic (and fast) permanent racing track set on a 600-acre complex. The citys canal still sees the passage of some large ships and its a beautiful backdrop to the town. Close your eyes and think of a Wyoming bar: you'll likely envision mounted cattle horns, faded Native American murals, a big-ass whiskey-soaked dance floor populated by cowboy hats as country bands play, antique pianos, oil lamps, taxidermy, and charmingly surly bartenders armed with side-eyes and smiles. Let's just say you won't find Clark and the rest of the National Lampoon gang running amok inside this famed American institution. Bistro 63, located in Barronett, is another wonderful spot to satisfy your steak craving. TripAdvisor management. There are so many excellent small town restaurants in Wisconsin. For those who love the beauty and charm of small towns, you will want to check out the picturesque town of Sister Bay. Then theres the two breweries and five cideries. #4 of 10 Nightlife in Two Rivers. Hudson What are some beautiful small towns in Wisconsin? Travel + Leisure magazine may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Orange Beach Dogs are welcome, too, an added bonus that makes this quintessential Pacific Northwest experience all the more satisfying. In short, Bisbee is an oasis on the Arizona-Mexico border. Gatlinburg This is an underground bar in a literal sense, one dug into a creek bank in Terlingua, a Texas outpost "conveniently located just a few exits past the end of the world." The century-old converted bakery is famous for its weekend shindigs, when bands banging out tunes from bluegrass to hard rock flood the brick-walled courtyard, a wave of local beach bums, curious tourists, and leather-necked fishermen towed in their wake. Population:~1,000 Pella Freds isn't open any other day. Boxwood Estate Winery, Chrysalis Vineyards and Greenhill Winery & Vineyard flood this northern section of Old Dominion with plenty of vino, while Mt. Try the Jetty on for size this summer. Population: 2,302 It's cozy as all get out, of course, with killer fish and chips, lots of old-timey board games to fuel your drinking, and a weekly trivia night that attracts a serious portion of the town's 5,235 residents. Ringing the formidable instrument announces to the bar that youve just bought a round for the entire crowd of rowdy seafaring regulars, so ring it with intention or else steer clear. Sitka is the paradigm of an isolated small town. Disney It packs in locals and curious visitors from around the world, all coming together under the shared love of cheap cinnamon schnapps, great music, and a singular bar experience they'll never forget, even if they barely remember the specifics of what went down. O'Malley's has a deep history, a given considering it's the oldest bar in Missouri and it's located 55 feet underneath the ground. Behold the best of the best: the Catahoula Hotel's sleekly designed Catahoula Pisco Bar ; the Roosevelt Hotel's epically historic Sazerac Bar and live music-fueled, wine-focused Fountain. Here are five small towns worth. Pull up a stool: At these places, once you're in, you're a regular. The Bavarian lookalike boasts several beer halls, including King Ludwigs Beer Garden and The Wurst House, but the real party happens in the fall, when the town celebrates Oktoberfest. Located in the last actual town before entering east Yellowstone, Cassie's bills itself as a steakhouse, and true to Wyoming form, you can get a great cut of meat, as promised by the neon cowboy holding a steak while riding a bucking bronco on the sign out front of the sprawling, 20,000-square-foot, wood-covered saloon. Beaufort The bluffy beauty of western Wisconsin is best epitomized in the small town of Prairie du Chien, set along the majestic Mississippi River Valley. Sip on classic Margaritas, frozen Margaritas or prickly pear and tamarind flavored Margaritas. Hang out long enough, someone will invite you to their house for a barbecue. When it does, you too can experience the majesty of a truly lit barn with a cupful whiskey and a crowd of amped line dancers. Look for the guy wearing sunglasses, no matter how late it gets. Murphy's is a cozy room stuffed to the wood paneling with friendly faces in a no-frills basement of some dude's house in a residential neighborhood in Jersey -- more known for country clubs and one-percenters than quality watering holes. New Glarus Brewing Company has overtaken the town in fame thanks to world-class beer made from natural ingredients. Red'll be there hosting. Many of the local venues also combine booze and music, like the Indiana RedBarn, the Chateau Thomas Wine Club, and the annual GnawBrew Beer Art & Music Festival. The Choctaw Casino offers plenty of drinking and gambling should you need to escape from nature, while Hochatowns Beavers Bend Brewery offers a midpoint between outdoors and in, with a patio where you can sip brews as you watch life pass by. You'll be joining the thousands of others from around the world who also slapped a buck up there. Architecture buffs will recognize Spring Green as Frank Lloyd Wright central. One of the best-known Midwest destinations is Wisconsin's Door County, a jagged thumb of a peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan on the state's eastern side. Population: 939 I have lived near Starrs for the last few years and have ordered and dined and and if I say so my self one of the best small town bars I have (personally) been. Then check out local producers like Stonekeep Meadery or Big Creek Vineyard. If you start the evening festivities in La Crosse, grab a round of drinks with your friends at Bodega Brew Pub. Who doesn't enjoy a nice brothel museum when stopping for a drink during a cruise of the inner passage? This is one of the best bars in the country, one filled with some of the most interesting characters you'll ever drink a Shiner underground with. And don't forget to hit up the carefully curated bottle shop next door to score a couple of souvenirs (face it, no one actually wants maple syrup). 7. 2014 Washington St, Two Rivers, WI 54241-2646. If you need more than that or just want a good cocktail, head to Back 40, a giant cocktail and beer bar with an upscale, refined atmosphere. There are plenty of venues where you wont run into Snooki, like the experimental pizza-cocktail bar Porta or another pizza-cocktail combo at Talulas or the totally unrelated-to-pizza Cuban bar Cubacan where you can sip a serious Mojito by the sea. This timeless shoreline inn opened its stately doors way back in 1776 and by 1801 had transformed an adjoining schoolhouse, dating to 1735, into this well-loved drinking den (the Colonists had their priorities, it seems). Plus, discovering the best time of year to visit Sturgeon Bay, WI, might surprise you. Sometimes called the Island City due to its location on the pristine Lake Minocqua, Minocqua is a small town in northern Wisconsin. Bisbee is full of characters that can only be described as colorful. When it comes to eye-catching small town monikers, its hard to beat Bourbon Capital of the World. Bardstown earns that name by being the home of Four Roses, Willett, Makers Mark, Barton 1792, the Jim Beam American Stillhouse and the Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center. After a few stiff drinks, its unlikely your kid's gonna want to watch you do an impromptu sing-along with a groggy regular. We had the chance to visit. And you'll need a cheap beer to wash it down. 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