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. Then theres the two breweries and five cideries. Janesville has over 2,500 acres of parks and nature trails, and an additional 500 acres are allocated as greenbelt land, which protects the local wildlife from waste runoff. The workers at a nearby nuclear reservation used to make everyone nervous by drinking there on their lunch break -- and the bar held a raucous Implosion Party when the plant's steam stack came down. Eat local seafood and drink local beers at Geddys on Main Street, then kick back with even more beer at the Atlantic Brewing Company. There's a reason folks like John Mellencamp never shut up about the allure of America's small towns: They're treasures hiding amazing experiences and some completely unexpected culinary surprises. You can get a sense of all of the Cowboy State, as Wyoming is sometimes called, by stepping into The Mint in Sheridan. It's probably the state's most famous bar outside the big cities, where movies like Misery and Honky Tonk Man were filmed. The iconic Red's -- a must-visit for any tour of the Blues Trail -- is one of the finest places to listen to the blues, period. Stockholm [Photo by Nina Hale] Considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Midwest, Stockholm features an assortment of culinary and shopping establishments. Near the Twin Cities, in Chippewa Falls, enjoy the River Inn Bar known for its giant, broasted chicken wings and arcade games. Go ahead and plan a day trip to one of the, Youll still see riverboats drifting past this historic downtown on the Mississippi River. ), you can find a few local dives along the boardwalk serving brews and fishbowls alongside fried fish. When the uninitiated think of North Dakota, it's likely they're imagining vast plains more than charming lake towns, but the latter is exactly what you get in Bottineau, and there is no better place to enjoy it than the humble A Frame. If its not, Paia is also home to Rock and Brews, a craft beer bar, and Milagros, a tequila bar with 38 different agave spirits. Located between two lakes, the first hotel was built here in 1894. The shack-tastic wood-walled setup is made for weekend beach bums who appreciate a friendly, dingy dive bar and cheap mixed drinks, which are consumed around the loud-yet-laid-back central bar. Oh, it also doesnt hurt that it sits on a barrier island just 30 minutes east of Savannah on Highway 80 that happens to be the only known place in America where a nuclear weapon was (accidentally) dropped. This unique restaurant sits inside an old bank building, and all of their dishes are made from scratch with the finest ingredients. 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. 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. So consider this aspirational drinking for June. The tavern claims to be the oldest continuously operating bar in the state. Travel + Leisure magazine may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. And while youre there, order the classic hot pastrami sandwich, which pairs nicely with any brew. If youve ever wondered where to find the best downtowns in Wisconsin, you need to visit its charming small towns. Visitors come to Eureka Springs for the big cat refuge, the ghost tours and chance to explore Onyx Cave, but youll find the locals drinking it up at Eureka Live, Eurekas only downtown underground video dance bar & beer garden the website says (were not sure there was a lot of competition for that title). Watertown, WI 9. The idyllic Berlin clinched the title of Coolest Small Town in Budget Travels annual contest (it was probably this amazing song, Cool Berlin, by a local songwriter that did it), and were sure the local drinking scene helped. Population: 1,753 Eureka Springs There are a number of things that you can only get in and around the brewery, making it a destination in and of itself no matter how many times youve seen Spotted Cow before. There is a bar, Coaches Corner, but it doesnt look like anything to write home about. Yes, there are the expected sugar sand beaches and the bright, pleasantly warm water, but theres also a nightlife that you dont want to miss. Population: 1,264 Start planning a weekend trip to one of these beautiful small towns. The town served as an important trading post and today has 5 National Historic Landmark designations and 9 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. In Monowi, Nebraska, theres only one tavern. . The town of just over 7,700 has the nightlife of a city 20 times its size. Or just wait till the Goble Warming music festival every summer: The music twangs, the meat's smoked on hickory, and if you overindulge you can camp in the backyard. This historic community has a little something for everyone. Sign up here for our daily Thrillist email and subscribe here for our YouTube channel to get your fix of the best in food/drink/fun. Bring an extra dollar so you can write your name on it and tape it to the ceiling. Lazy B Bar and Cafe looks like a debaucherous community center, while something literally called Western Bar is decked out in wood and Flintstones-esque faux stone, but its Buckhorn Bar where you want to spend your time for a true Western drinking experience. The regulars come from miles away to sip the coldest beers in town, and youre welcome too (except on Mondays, when the bar is closed). If you dont believe us when we say the area is worth a visit, trust Channing Tatum, whos Born and Bred Vodka is made at Grand Teton Distillery. If you love breakfast, youll adore this special spot. To learn more, visit their website, This spot is one of two owned by this family since the 1950s. And Fish Creek welcomes them all under the shared banner of booze and fellowship. Mama, Rowdy Rum Runner, Pleasure Island Lemonade, and the infamous Bushwhacker. A solid food menu helps offset the stiff tropical drinks, and also makes it a place people feel perfectly fine bringing their kids for a sunset dinner. Located in Fountain City, the Irish-themed tavern features a restaurant, a brewery and a bar. There are so many excellent small town restaurants in Wisconsin. While we briefly considered the wild, utter insanity of Put-In Bay's many, many boat-up bars, there's just something about The Feve that we couldn't ignore: Well, a bunch of somethings, considering the sprawling cocktail list that helps this upscale restaurants upstairs bar rank among the best cocktail spots in Ohio (try the Princess Leia with bourbon barrel-aged gin and elderflower liqueur) and a rotating tap list featuring a carefully curated selection of Ohio's best beers. 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. Cross Plains Cross Plains is always mentioned as one of the best suburbs in the Madison area. Right in the middle of town is Fairhope Brewing Company, a brewery and taproom with locally made, rustic furniture and well regarded, hyper-local craft beer. Bardstown pushes the tagline that theres something beautiful about a small town, and when that small town is filled with as much bourbon and history as Bardstown, its pretty clear what makes it beautiful. Katy Spratte Joyce is a freelance food, business, and travel writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. When in Tennessee, drink as the Tennesseans do Tennesseeans? But for the rest of you--keep reading and we'll get to just why these small towns made our list. Ski season is one of the best times to visit New Hampshire. The countless mountains and trails are one reason, and the killer apres ski bars is the other. While Middleburg isnt quite known as the Napa of the East, it does pack in three wineries and a cidery/distillery into a tiny town of 800. It was founded in 1827 and is home to gorgeous 19th-century buildings which hold galleries, shops, and restaurants. The list is 50-deep, filling everything from shot glasses to snifters and house barrel-aged cocktails, if you're feeling fancy. Outside of metropolises like Milwaukee, Green Bay, the Fox Cities, and Madison, these picture-perfect villages are in abundance. Tybee Island To learn more, visit their website, Giant picture windows here let you look out at Half Moon Lake and maybe you'll get a glimpse or two of the resident goats, who reduce landfill waste and fertilize the flower beds. A regular (and the owner of Cat Head, a "one-stop shop for everything Mississippi blues") explains that an old bluesman once told him he loved to play Red's because "it feels like you step into a history book, and you feel how the music came to be." Spend the day at one of these great, historic towns. About 45 minutes south of Las Vegas, Goodsprings looks like nothing more than a mirage in the desert. For a while there, this dusty old saloon -- the exact kind of place you might envision collecting dust in a one-horse town in the middle of Kansas, but also the exact kind of place it's hard to imagine still exists -- looked like a goner. The 'tails are curated by the boozehounds at Mile High's popular The Way Back, and a rotating menu of food options pops up depending on the weekend. Poohs Corner Pub ($) Bar Food, Dive Bar, Burgers Menu Available. Thank you! Yeah, even during Prohibition, those rascals! 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. If you prefer your moonshine straight from an unregulated still in a mountain shack, you can at least enjoy Gatlinburgs extensive wine community with several wineries and cellars. Water recreation activities abound in Minocqua, home to the Min-Aqua Bats, one of the country's oldest water ski show teams. Were it located in a big city in one of America's best beer towns, Pella's Cellar Peanut Pub would be a formidable presence elevating the beer scene. 36 When you think of Wisconsin, darling Main Streets with town parks or squares and cute shops might come to mind. Even though those old bluesmen are getting older and passing away as the years go by, you can still catch acts that are "the real deal" most nights a week inside a room lit up only by Christmas lights and beer signs. Step into old Norway in this city thats a short drive south of Madison. The best beer bar and beer garden in Connecticut is in a town with fewer people than a mid-sized college. Don't get us wrong, you're still definitely paying a premium when you hit Ballard's, the island's premier option for beachside imbibing, but once you wrap your hands around a Rum Runner-filled pineapple and survey the sea of umbrellas while pondering whether or not to go full Maverick out on the volleyball courts, you won't be worried about such trivialities as money. With an interior that's part hunting lodge, part beer hall, it's a cozy, welcoming outpost that serve as a home away from home for many, but especially members of the Back 40 Beer Club, who score $3.50 craft beers on Sundays and Mondays and get hooked up with other specials and insider knowledge. A quick survey of Arthur doesnt reveal much. Bear Wallow Distillery and Hard Truth Distilling turn local grains from the heartland into liquid Americana. Ramen. 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. But this is still very much the kind of bar it was in its heyday: A place where cowboys, truckers, and curious road trippers flock for fishbowls of beer and the kind of old-school Americana Buster himself cantankerously pedaled in back in the day. A wonderful mix of old and new, this supper club is the perfect spot for a celebration. Nightlife, Bars & Clubs. Many small towns across the country have good bars (that's why this list exists in the first place), but not many small towns have 20-plus wineries, two breweries, one cidery and a. To learn more, visit their Facebook page, Clearview sits on Big St. Germain Lake and is owned by nearby Big Woods Resort. Some bars are made to look like they've been around for a long time. Drink longnecks and go two-stepping to live music at the landmark Win, Place, or Show honky tonk. Picking up on the theme here? Many small towns across Wisconsin have parades, tree lightings and visits from Santa. Grab a Jell-O shot or a beer, order a burger, and bask in the sunlight under the high ceilings: This is North Dakota lake life at its finest, and might just change naysayers' minds of what the state has to offer. You may be in Ohio, but youll feel like youre in a tiki wonderland with Florida beach sand and pool games. You can sip many of the distillerys spirits in its shop or at its restaurant, Tuthill House at the Mill, but if you should also try a local spot like Gardiner Liquid Mercantile, which also sells local craft beverages from the area should you wish to pick up a souvenir. Every single thing on the menu is absolutely delicious. If there's one thing to know about this unassuming little Berkshires watering hole, it's that they definitely, absolutely do not serve Coors Light. 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). 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. Wisconsin has a long history that even goes back to before the Revolutionary War. Anyone who grew up in Eastern PA knows that New Hope -- a seemingly sleepy small town nestled on the Jersey border -- is one of the most overlooked and underrated destinations in the entire state. The burger is a massive, three-quarter pound handmade patty from 80/20 ground chuck that has a rep for being one of the best statewide. Tsuta Ramen. Sometimes called the Island City due to its location on the pristine Lake Minocqua, Minocqua is a small town in northern Wisconsin. Beetown, WI 2. If you happen to stop by on a Saturday (AKA Steak Night), be sure to reserve your perfectly charred cut in advance. Take to the river for a meal on the La Crosse Queen. Abendigos cocktail bar and the Hochatown Saloon provide plenty of opportunities to mingle with locals over drinks as well. Wisconsin is home to attractive landscapes. 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. A free trolley ride to downtown Galena is like a ride through Americas idealized Main Street. The crowd is a perfect cross-section of Florida, with fisherman drinking next to tourists drinking next to people who've lived in the swamp for generations. Eagle River Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The citys canal still sees the passage of some large ships and its a beautiful backdrop to the town. One of America'spremier (and more low-key) party islands, Block Island puts forth a welcome lack of pretension relative to certain other New England destinations (stares daggers at Martha's Vineyard). Population: 6,683 And nowadays, Murphy's still flies so low that some people that actually grew up in Rumson will go their entire lives without knowing it exists. Everything you could want from a classic Wisconsin supper club - steaks, prime rib and Old Fashioneds. The tiny town in Maui is home to Charleys, which Willie Nelson blessed by calling the bar my kind of place. Opened in 1969, Charleys is a place where you can take a step back in time and find true Aloha, especially if your true aloha is a country saloon. Rock, blues, folk, and even some reggae acts make their way to Eureka Springs. When you're there, it's a necessity you order one of their burgers, as long as you don't make any substitutions. Some small towns are especially worth seeking out. For a more natural offering, visit nearby Tower Hill State Park, known for hiking, birding, and paddling. Population: 2,074 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. 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. 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: 5,235 What are your favorite small town restaurants in Wisconsin? 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. They also have an Old Fashioned so good, their bartender bottles his mix and sells it all around the world. Miraculously, places like this still do exist. First things first, you can drink on the beach legally here (so long as you dont bring glass), which takes care of all of the day drinking you could ever want. When the weathers nice enough, grab a bottle from Bar Harbor Cellars and explore Acadia National Park until you find a nice place to lay out a picnic blanket. Mount Nebo Bridgeville 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. Beer lovers will also need to visit Idletyme Brewing Co. and the von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall. Sturgeon Bay. The Wisconsin small town of Janesville is often called the Park Palace of Wisconsin. Elkhart Lake itself, for which the town is named, is often ranked the cleanest in the state. 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Here you'll find walls hung with faded photos from the town's mining days, mounted deer heads, and cowpokes who seem to have never left the lottery machine. Its hard to stand out when youre in the middle of California wine country, yet Sebastopol manages to do so. Cocktails include a secret Rum Punch recipe from the Caribbean, a black tea infused bourbon cocktail called Rockin Chair and tiki drinks galore. Check out the freshwater critters (gigantic sturgeon, otters, trout) at the two-story Great Lakes Aquarium. The New York Times writes that what makes Bar Harbor great is that its deliciously frozen in time. Theres definitely something delicious and (sometimes) frozen about Bar Harbor, but its the drinks, not the time. No matter how you slice it, though, this beaut has always been the beating heart of Letcher County, a welcoming refuge open to passing strangers and locals alike that's sure to make you chuck any preconceived, Yankee-fied notions you might have about rural Appalachia straight in the garbage. Visitors here can enjoy a traditional fish. On the other hand, Hays, home to Fort Hays State University, is just on the cusp of small town status (whats an extra thousand people among friends, right?). Speaking of festivals, visit in July for beer, wine and summertime entertainment during the Bavarian Blast Festival. It's all best experienced on Tuesdays, when the traditional Beat the Clock special has draft beers for 75 cents beginning at 8pm and going up a quarter every half hour. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! 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). If you love exploring Wisconsin, here are 10 of the oldest towns youll find. That's probably a good thing. This cozy eatery whips up some of the most delicious comfort food around. But while the burgers might steal the show, the bar itself is not to be overlooked. Choose between locally-crafted porters and ales, and of course, Guinness. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. What makes Paddle Inn truly stand out, though, is the cocktail list, which is headed up by the heralded team from Bostons Trinas Starlite Lounge. Stay at a classic Bayfield bed-and-breakfast, the Old Rittenhouse Inn, which has multiple private residences under one roof. Results Per Page, (1382) Search Results for: 164 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI. Imagine a group of bikers with an affinity for barbecue decided to open a hunting lodge, and that's basically what you're getting at Thirty-Six Saloon, where, to be sure, a solid proportion of the clientele arrived on a Harley, but there's enough drawing power here to appeal to customers of all stripes. The sprawling backyard lawn hosts picnic tables, a maddening hook-and-ring game popular with both hustlers and hecklers, a well-used country music stage, and the most beautiful backyard view in Oregon, looking out on the rolling hills of Columbia River country. Population: 2,542 One of the longest running celebrations of the beer-fueled bash, Helens Oktoberfest will transport to a little village around the world. In the seaside town, Dogfish Head has two bars next door to one another, the seafood-focused Chesapeake & Maine and the brewpub Brewings & Eats, where the Dogfish story began. Sip on classic Margaritas, frozen Margaritas or prickly pear and tamarind flavored Margaritas. For more wonderful meals, visit The 5 O'Clock Club in Cumberland. Technically, this bar actually sits in a town with a population of zero, in the ghost town of Sacramento about 5 miles outside Holdredge. This garage-turned-roadhouse isn't much of a club, but it sure as hell is country. 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. Sun City The stools are fabricated out of old pipes and tractor seats that were laying around, an old 1919 Fordson tractor sits at the center, and the entire place has a DIY quality, from its shiny bar to the random farm bric a brac that dots the wall. After a few stiff drinks, its unlikely your kid's gonna want to watch you do an impromptu sing-along with a groggy regular. 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. Wisconsin is known for a lot of great things, but its possible that none are better than our iconic supper clubs. Marion Finally, no trip to Kill Devil Hills would be complete without a trip to Jolly Roger for some liquid courage fueled karaoke. Thank you! Hungry crowds have inhaled pies, oysters, fried chicken sandwiches, and Nordic food. 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. Population: 1,774 The Alchemists Heady Topper and Focal Banger are extremely hard to find outside of Stowe, and are worth the trip on their own. Pop in for a tour if youre on your own, and then check other local producers, like Hawk Knob cidery and meadery, or Greenbrier Valley Brewing, before settling in for some high end French grub and craft cocktails at The French Goat or catching a show at one of the old school theaters around town. Population: 920 Racing enthusiasts will recognize the village of Elkhart Lake, located on Wisconsin's eastern flank. Play giant Jenga without having to worry about hitting someones beer when it inevitably falls over, toss bean bags as far as you want in a game of Cornhole, and throw darts in a much safer environment than a crowded city bar. The 10 Best Small Towns to Retire in the U.S. 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. Start off your day at the Bogus Creek Caf for some Swedish Pancakes before doing some craft shopping at Antique Future and Ingebretson's, among other shops. Wisconsin truly has everything, from epic natural wonders to dynamic cities to a thriving farm-to-table scene. It is a great place for a quiet escape, but also has plenty to do, including scenic kayaking on Green Bay. When you get too hot, wade into the pool that doubles as the bars centerpiece. 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. Bar Harbor is small-town Maine at its finest. Keene Located at N2161 Town Club Rd, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Beads hang on mounted antlers, next to the bar's lone hanging bra, which legend says belonged to Raquel Welch. Youre here for a barn. Population: 7,984 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. To learn more, visit their website, Roepke's grew out of a bar that was built to draw in patrons after a nearby church service let out. Hang out long enough, someone will invite you to their house for a barbecue. Head indoors at the Outer Banks Brewing Station, the first wind powered brewery in America, which often has live music. The mountain resort town has something for everyone. Pull up a stool: At these places, once you're in, you're a regular. While this petit Georgian town sits in the Appalachian mountains, it looks as if it belongs in the Alps. Pioneertown 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. Skagway Taste classic Irish drinks and fare at the oldest operating tavern in Wisconsin The Monarch Public House. The rest of the watering holes in town emulate this rustic Western vibe either in practice, with their own taxidermy like at Rails, or in name, as at Beaver Creek Saloon, Pony Grill and Bar or Open Range Bar and Grill. We had the chance to visit. Boat tours, history. Population: 5,500 Funny things happen when you put a giant music festival out in the middle of the desert: Sometimes the huge acts playing said music festival also end up in funky old bars down dark windy roads. Check out 16 Wisconsin Supper Clubs With Stunning Views. Bar hopping in Ruidoso is unmatched. 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. They include immaculate cocktail parlors, rowdy dives, historic speakeasies,. No matter who you watch on the indoor stage, you'll have a view of an enormous American flag, vintage Old Style signage, and a delightful collection of stars affixed to the ceiling. A must-visit destination for folks who seek out the oddball bars of the nation, The Tractor Bar is located in an old farm equipment dealership, which the owner painstakingly converted into one of the coolest bars in Appalachia. 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. Small town charm becomes a lot more endearing after a few rounds, so some of our favorite tiny communities around the U.S. are the ones where you can get a decent drink. 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?). 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