
This rural trail is made up of 12 wineries spread around Southwest Illinois. Must-stops include the South African-inspired Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle, the scenic Schorr Lake Vineyards in Waterloo and the riverfront Piasa Winery in Grafton.

Take an exhilarating 20-mile ride along the Great River Road on this bike trail that stretches between Alton and Pere Marquette State Park, with the rolling Mississippi River on one side and towering limestone cliffs at your shoulder.