DAY 1: MINOT
Take in North Dakota scenery at Pointe of View Winery
Just 7 miles west of Minot, you’ll find Pointe of View Winery, home of award-winning rhubarb wine and incredible views overlooking the rolling hills of the prairie. Their large selection of wines are made from native fruit and grapes grown on-site. Take in free tastings, an outdoor deck, and a chance to walk through the vines.
Grab a burger & brews at JL Beers
Bite into a burger created with fresh ingredients—everything from ground beef, chicken, fries, and chips! All the ingredients at JL Beers come from ‘someone’s backyard.’ This fun and cozy space has over 40 beers on tap, including a medley of locally made and North Dakota beers and beertails. You’re sure to find the right brew for your palate!
Sip on a locally brewed beer at Atypical Brewery and Barrelworks
Atypical Brewery is a brewery in downtown Minot known for its barrel-ages sour ales. Winner of a World Beer Cup award. Located in a former 1920s service station, this dog-friendly brew house hosts trivia nights, food trucks, and the occasional band performing live music. Savor their cult classic brew, London Fog.
DAY 2: DEVILS LAKE
Lunch at Proz End of the Line Bar and Caboose
Proz End of the Line is always a fun place to eat, with 24 beers on Tap, over 16 TVs, with Darts, Pool, Foosball, plus an outdoor Tiki Bar & Patio. If the sun is out and the snow is melted, you have the option of soaking up the day’s rays at the outdoor Tiki Bar where you can enjoy the homemade pizza.
Visit the Brand-New Black Paws Brewing Company Downtown Devils Lake
This new addition to Devils Lake offers house brewed beers, draft beers, and ciders from around the state, come in relax, and play some fun board games. After your visit you can stretch your legs and walk around the beautiful downtown Devils Lake and explore our stores and Bridgestone Park.
Dinner with a Lake view at Proz Lake side at the Cove
Stop in for a friendly neighborhood pub experience, Proz Lakeside offers indoor, patio, bar, and firepit seating. Come in and enjoy drinks and some great fish and pasta dishes while overlooking the breathtaking view of the lake or on those hot summer nights enjoy live music down at bobbers right on the water, just a short walk from the cove.
Day 3: GRAND FORKS
Lunch at Rhombas Guys Brewing Company
Located in the historic Metropolitan Opera House, Rhombus Guys Brewing Company, along with its owners Matt and Arron, really know how to make some iconic ales. This 15-barrel brewhouse serves up its version of popular styles including ambers, IPAs, pales, sours, and stouts. The kitchen also produces great eats like fresh Angus burgers, bangers and mash, Scotch eggs, and the tastiest fried Brussels sprouts this side of Belgium. Beer (in delicious dairy form) also plays a starring role in many of their dishes: homemade pretzels with beer cheese dip, pub fries smothered in pulled pork and beer cheese and a bacon mac ‘n’ beer cheese that’ll really rock your taste buds! Rhombus now also offers a Sunday brunch with lots of eggcellent offerings.
Stop by Barley for a brew Established in August 2013, Brick & Barley has a true taphouse focus. They create fresh and delicious food items that pair well with the 48 quality beers we offer on tap. Many of the taps are year-round favorites and a large majority are rotating taps that feature craft brews from smaller breweries around the region and country.
Take a short break at Kittsona to purchase a ND or MN souvenir glass
Featuring both one-of-a-kind and name brand clothing, accessories and shoes for women that will suit you to a T. Kittsona is also the place to go for cute uniquely ND and MN clothing. You will also discover a fantastic mix of home décor and accessories including exclusive local products for women, men, children and even pets.
Dinner and entertainment at Half Brothers Brewing Company
At Half Brothers Brewing Company, creating superior suds is a family affair. Together, siblings Chad and Taylor have recently opened a 10-barrel production brewery and taproom on North 3rd Street that specializes in locally inspired hand-crafted beers and food. A few noteworthy concoctions are the Bully Brew Brown Ale, Chokecherry Gose, New England IPA, Green Tea Pale Ale and their rotating Smash Bros Series. Some of the signature menu offerings include a 13-ounce meatball with marinara, smoked chicken wings, pizza and a turkey, apple, sage, and buttery French cheese sandwich so intoxicating, it will leave you feeling ine’Brie’ated. Enjoy toe-tapping live tunes with your brews in the Half Brothers Underground venue on the lower level.
