Historic River Town & Family Winery
From Itineraries Midwest Fall/Winter Issue 2009
This sample itinerary can be customized anytime of the year.
Day 1
12 – 1:00 pm
Arrive in Guttenberg! You’ll be greeted by fantastic views of the Mississippi River overlooked by tree filled bluffs. To get the best views of the river, Lock & Dam #10 bald eagles, and all highlights in Guttenberg, go to the Riverview Café. Plus it’s a great place to eat, choose from burgers, sandwiches, salads or their specials of cod, catfish & prime rib for lunch.
1 – 2:00 pm
Come and hunt treasures from around the world at Kann Imports, showcasing numerous collections of a variety of different belongings.
2 – 3:00 pm
Stop in Village Green Café for a treat! Try a smoothie, cappuccino, flavored coffees, pies plus homemade soups and sandwiches. Browse the store and view gorgeous flowers and gifts.
3 – 4:00 pm
Check into The Landing, a graceful riverfront inn on the banks of the Mississippi River. You’ll feel right at home when you sink into their soft sheets and comfortable beds. They are small, but group ready with 19 rooms in this renovated warehouse.
4 – 5:30 pm
Board the motorcoach and travel southeast to Balltown. Real food aromas at Breitbach’s Country Dining will greet you. Iowa’s oldest established bar & restaurant is rebuilt and back from the ashes. After dinner head back to The Landing and the evening is yours to explore!
Day Two
9 – 10:00 am
Wake up to the gorgeous view of the Mississippi; enjoy breakfast before you head to Bankston to experience the craft of making award-winning wines at the Park Farm Winery.
10:00 am
Welcome to Park Farm Winery. Enjoy the fruits of their labor in a world-class facility designed to take you far away from the daily grind. Complementing their wines with the old world feel of their tasting room, and a million dollar view of Iowa that most don’t know exists. In their tasting room you’ll likely meet a member of the family or the winemaker behind the bar and get the chance to discuss winemaking, grape growing, wine tasting, food pairing or anything else you can think of. Before you head for home enjoy a picnic lunch, with of course, a glass of wine on their large, and open deck facing the magnificent view of a valley lined with timber & terraced fields.
