And if the name of this new experiential tourism trail doesn’t catch your eye, maybe the sound will. Say it aloud. It rhymes. It has rhythm. Who doesn’t love a bacchanalian motif?
Music and poetry aside, the “Steins, Vines and Moonshine Trail” promises to be lots of fun. The trail includes nearly twenty craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Beverage producers and tasting rooms are located throughout the Prince William area, including Haymarket, Woodbridge, Nokesville, Lake Ridge, Gainesville and Manassas.
“Visitors and residents seek experiences now more than ever, and this trail adds just a small flavor of things to come,” says Ann Marie Maher, Director of Tourism for the Prince William County Office of Tourism.
“We view this initiative as a way to not only showcase our craft beverage scene, but also as a way to highlight our local food and agri-tourism sites to visitors and residents who may not be aware of the many assets that make our destination unique.”
According to the website, the trail includes destinations from scenic farm breweries, to veteran-owned establishments, to attractions with outdoor music.
Visitors are encouraged to “Take a sip of history at historic wineries and tasting rooms” and, “Enjoy craft cocktails and see first hand how liquor and spirits are made in two craft distilleries.”
The Office of Tourism designed the trail internally. The idea was to feature craft beer and wine like other destinations, as well as to include many craft beverage producers.
This summer, the trail will be heavily promoted to locals and visitors through programs such as passport rewards that incentivize visitors living 50 or more miles away, giving them an opportunity to win prizes based on their visits to craft breweries, wineries, distilleries and attractions on the trail.
Other programs are being “crafted” by the actual destinations. Keep an eye out for transportation, hotel and event packages.
As always, Potomac Local reminds everyone to enjoy the revelry, but drink responsibly.
