Get more stories delivered right to your email. It's known for its large selection of craft beers with fun names like Staycation, a classic light offering, and Musky Bite, a popular IPA. If you happen to stop by on a Saturday (AKA Steak Night), be sure to reserve your perfectly charred cut in advance. Tribute Brewery and Taphouse 73 Bars & Clubs Breweries By 391barrye Stopped in for a couple of beers with my dog and had a great time. It's one of those bars that immediately feels like home, especially if you're the kind of person who begins the day with cinnamon-spiced boozy coffee. 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. TRAVEL + LEISURE is a registered trademark of Travel + Leisure Co., registered in the United States and other countries. And pretty much every one has a great bar. 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. The crowd is a friendly mix of bikers, locals, and tourists dropping in for the day. The Bavarian lookalike boasts several beer halls, including King Ludwigs Beer Garden and The Wurst House, but the real party happens in the fall, when the town celebrates Oktoberfest. Whatever your drink of choice is (even if your drink of choice is green tea-infused whiskey) the town has something for you. 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. New Glarus Brewing Company has overtaken the town in fame thanks to world-class beer made from natural ingredients. And so perhaps it's not surprising that Chelsea's, which has been open for 25+ years, hosts a ton of music. We love a good college town, and while Lawrence may be the most recognizable one in Kansas, its much too large to qualify as a small town proper. It's also home to a bra safe, where visitors have left "donations" for decades, and a 14-ingredient Bloody Mary that'll put any drink in Vegas to shame. Or you can just hang out in the beer garden and enjoy the warm desert air; the smell of the smoke is almost as glorious. A New Hope institution since 1972, John & Peter's opened its doors designed as a low-key breakfast joint that occasionally had live bands. O'Malley's has a deep history, a given considering it's the oldest bar in Missouri and it's located 55 feet underneath the ground. With its distinctly old-world charm, iconic LGBTQ scene, glut of vintage and boutique shops, and ever-bustling arts community, New Hope draws its fair share of visitors both far and wide despite its diminutive size. So consider this aspirational drinking for June. Population: 6,392 Even in a state with no shortage of quirky drinking establishments, Freds (sic) Lounge is a glorious oddity, a place that has long broadcast its rowdy, boisterous Cajun music concerts via radio every Saturday morning, where it opens its doors to boozy masses for a six-hour morning/day-drinking session that packs enough Hot Damn, dancing, and general merriment in to fill a full night in NoLa. 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?). Start planning your trip to one of the, This town is like a Swiss colony the postage-stamp-sized downtown is packed with old-world charm. 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. Its history lives on in the restored skylights and exposed brick walls. Aerial view of downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin, during summer. Jerome 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. Go ahead and plan a day trip to one of the, Youll still see riverboats drifting past this historic downtown on the Mississippi River. To learn more, visit their Facebook page, The rare mix of supper club and tiki bar, Jake's is on Tainter Lake and is known for its prime rib, the outdoor tiki bar and live music on the weekends. You'll find a loyal, exceptionally welcoming crowd -- just about every review ever written assures newcomers not to be deterred by the kindly ruffians smoking out front -- and a heaping dose of Lowcountry nostalgia where the bands are loud, the beer is cold, the cooking is downhome, and if you're in the market for bait and tackle, you're in luck. What are some beautiful small towns in Wisconsin? For the ultimate Missouri wine experience, go to Lindwedel Winery, grab a bottle of wine, sit in the wine garden overlooking the bluffs, and take in the live music. At nearly 16,000 residents, Clarksdale certainly pushes our definition of a small town, but we're willing to bend our rules for a city that's known as perhapsthehub of the Delta blues. And if you think the only things Maryland does right is crab cakes and football, you've clearly been spending too much time in the Old Line State's cities. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition, where rum runners would wet their considerable beaks when they weren't smuggling booze. Check out these charming small towns in Wisconsin for a Midwest getaway without the crowds. . On the south end of Lake Wissota lies County Highway X, lined with taverns, restaurants, and supper clubs with stunning lake views. Beads hang on mounted antlers, next to the bar's lone hanging bra, which legend says belonged to Raquel Welch. Many small towns across the country have good bars (thats why this list exists in the first place), but not many small towns have 20-plus wineries, twobreweries, one cidery and a distillery on top of great bars and tasting rooms. Population: 567 Sample some farm-to-table goodness at the James Beard-nominated Driftless Cafe, grab breakfast and a solar-powered cup from Wonderstate Coffee, and pop into the Viroqua Food Co-Op for edible souvenirs. Inside a former instrument/record store where Ike Turner and other bluesmen bought instruments, the owner Red set up the juke joint -- basically, a quasi-legal spot to throw a party and experience some live music. For the kitschiest small town in Wisconsin, look no further than Mount Horeb. Some bars are made to look like they've been around for a long time. Located between two lakes, the first hotel was built here in 1894. Settled most by Irish prospectors, the town has many historic town buildings, and Water Street has even been designated a National Historic Landmark. Head to Curling Vine Winery for a taste of wine made from the official state grape, norton. 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. Stowe TripAdvisor management. If the landlubber charms of the tiki bar don't appease you, you can always dock your boat and party alongside the Jetty (just follow the rules, kids!). One of the longest running celebrations of the beer-fueled bash, Helens Oktoberfest will transport to a little village around the world. Take to the river for a meal on the La Crosse Queen. 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. Small towns abound in Wisconsin, so there is always a great place to escape to from the hustle and bustle of life. If a change of pace is what youre looking for, drinking in the view (and the cocktails) on the rooftop bar of 723 Whiskey Bravo is the perfect escape from the real world. We'll tell you the good about "Awesome Cross Plains." Everyone here is rich; families average $87,125 a year, which is the 5th highest in the Madison region. Well send you our daily roundup of all our favorite stories from across the site, from travel to food to shopping to entertainment. After a day at a Wisconsin Dells waterpark, grab dinner with your family at the. Be sure to add this, This old shipbuilding town in Door County has become a tourist Mecca, and the downtown has been transformed into a charming and welcoming vacation spot. Located at 2202 Post Rd, Plover, WI 54467. Population: 444 But when the calendar rolls around to warmer climates in the Mid-Atlantic, the sleepy strip of beaches between the Chester River and Prospect Bay transforms into an. Were not sure where youd expect to find an absinthe bar (except maybe a dark side street in Paris), but Jim Thorpe is definitely not high on the list. You cant think about South Dakota without thinking about Deadwood. You won't find graffiti on the walls of Murphy's Tavern, or denizens doing/taking illicit things in the bathroom while their buddy named Blitz watches the door. Pretty much every establishment within spitting distance of the water offers weekly live music, either by professionals or karaoke stars. Though "fruity drinks under tiki huts" might not be the first image one gets when he hears the word "Alabama," when you venture to the southernmost reaches of the state, it feels a lot closer to the DR than Dixie. There are local beers (Carton Brewery!). 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. Though it's only about an hour's drive from Miami it feels decades away, and it probably the most authentically Floridian experience one can have on a vacation to the southern tip of the Sunshine State. But youre not here for a bar. The bar features more than 30 draft beers, a regular line up of live entertainment, hot cocktails and wine. Stockholm [Photo by Nina Hale] Considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Midwest, Stockholm features an assortment of culinary and shopping establishments. The Hops Company is a beer lovers heaven with more than 40 draft options, as well as ciders, wine on tap and cocktails. 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. You can pair southern eats with cocktails at the City Grocery (and enjoy their second floor balcony seating), grab a slushy cocktail from Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar, hang with Ole Miss revelers at The Blind Pig Pub, get classy at the aptly named The Wine Bar or get weird at the paradoxically named Library Sports Bar, and still get home in time for your eight hours of shuteye. Bars & Clubs By besca001 Elegant and historic, the Pfister is worth visiting (even if you are not staying in it). One wouldn't immediately think of New Hampshire as a place with one of the great small college bars in America, but the oldest bar in Keene is the sort of nostalgia-filled boozer that keeps Keene State College alums coming back for generations. Lee Tucked away down a nondescript staircase somewhere between the Stowe Mountain Lodge and the nearby chairlifts, you'll find a door that looks like it leads into a meaningless maintenance closet. Order a craft brew and a bite to eat inside what once was a car repair shop. If youve ever wondered where to find the best downtowns in Wisconsin, you need to visit its charming small towns. 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. Swiss inspired spots like Glarner Stube and the Ott Haus Pub & Grill can make any drinkers day. Outside of metropolises like Milwaukee, Green Bay, the Fox Cities, and Madison, these picture-perfect villages are in abundance. Wisconsin's Door County draws visitors from all walks of life: families, boaters, hippies, college kids, Bon Ivers, you name it. Finally, don't miss the famous rooftop goats at Al Johnson's. For a perfect getaway, stay at the famed Osthoff Resort, dine at the Paddock Club or Lake Street Cafe, and enjoy a sunset beverage at the Tiki Bar at The Shore Club. The 10 Best Small Towns to Retire in the U.S. Wisconsin truly has everything, from epic natural wonders to dynamic cities to a thriving farm-to-table scene. If you happen to have an overnight in Skagway, it's an excellent spot to learn what life is like there now, as well as 120 years ago. Boxwood Estate Winery, Chrysalis Vineyards and Greenhill Winery & Vineyard flood this northern section of Old Dominion with plenty of vino, while Mt. This small town in Door County may be one of the most walkable vacation spots in all of Wisconsin. Pella Located at 1208 Half Moon Lake Dr, Mosinee, WI 54455. In the 1880s, Missouri was the top wine-producing state in the country. Population: 15,732 The scent of legendary fish fries and the sound of live music fills the air (the bar, it's worth noting, is owned by a family whose son played in '80s band Timbuk 3, of "The Future's So Bright" fame), though this is also very much a hangout spot for travelers and locals who call it home. Or just skip beers altogether and bar hop along Water Street. Its packed with charming boutiques and welcoming bars and restaurants. . Keene 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. It's the kind of place where fresh-faced 21-year-olds and their 75-year-old grandparents will squeeze into those ubiquitous white plastic chairs every beach bar worth its sea salt owns to guzzle down rum buckets and listen to reggae covers -- and take part in the eventual Jimmy Buffet singalong, naturally. Population: 1,960 It is a great place for a quiet escape, but also has plenty to do, including scenic kayaking on Green Bay. It's a piece of big city cool in small-town Vermont, a place you won't want to tell anyone about but still feel like bragging that you discovered. Or anyone who enjoys drinking under the watchful eye of a Saint Bernard who's been mounted to the wall. Whether or not the stage is rocking, this spot's a hangout in the best sense of the word, a place where anyone off the street can come in, grab a beer, and make themselves right at home among the nautical tchotchkes, exposed wood beams, dusty books and board games, and reliably stellar company. Spend the day at one of these great, historic towns. And when there isn't world-class talent burning up the stage, you can always kick back and enjoy some cheap-as-hell beers in the darkened, delightfully worn-in tavern, and snack on some of the most average pub food in the world. The bluffy beauty of western Wisconsin is best epitomized in the small town of Prairie du Chien, set along the majestic Mississippi River Valley. Then theres the two breweries and five cideries. First off, theres Schells, Minnesotas oldest running brewery that bills itself as the place where the story of German Craft beer began and runs the summer blowout Bock Fest. Located at w7015 WI-21, Wautoma, WI 54982. Love Wisconsin? Beetown, WI 2. Beyond its own selection of whiskeys, the bar has partnered with the Las Vegas Distillery to offer a barrel program in which visitors can purchase their own barrel to be stored at the bar and utilized whenever the buyer likes. Then stop in for high class cocktails at any number of expensive joints catering to the movie star crowd. The tri-tip sandwich is worth the drive alone, and the bands playing here on regular weekends are still a hundred times better than you'd expect. The best beer bar and beer garden in Connecticut is in a town with fewer people than a mid-sized college. Travel + Leisure is published by Meredith Corporation under license from Travel + Leisure Co. Sandpoint Stockholm is another picture perfect town in Wisconsin. Located at 101 S Main St, Stoddard, WI 54658. So while unknown it's not, it's a must-see if anywhere near Reno or Lake Tahoe. Estabrook Beer Garden 72 Bars & Clubs By sassynesswithasmile Once inside you'll be greeted by a rock-covered saloon decorated with old animal skeletons, a place that kind of looks like a Cro-Magnon with particularly good taste in alcohol opened up his own man cave. If you need more than that or just want a good cocktail, head to Back 40, a giant cocktail and beer bar with an upscale, refined atmosphere. Near the Twin Cities, in Chippewa Falls, enjoy the River Inn Bar known for its giant, broasted chicken wings and arcade games. To learn more, visit their website, Aside from the supper club staples, these folks broast a mean chicken and serve a roasted duck you'll come back for again and again. You dont even have to do the ski part of apres ski to have a good time at the Paul Bunyan Room, you just have to show up ready to party. 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. 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. Unlike other upscale second home spots, these properties are accessible for ogling via the 26-mile-long Geneva Lake Shore Path. For a more natural offering, visit nearby Tower Hill State Park, known for hiking, birding, and paddling. Outside of beer, Stowe has an impressive apres ski scene thanks to live music bars like the Rusty Nail Stage and the food, drinks and dancing at the Matterhorn Restaurant. Head a few miles off Highway 17, past the vintage gas pumps and through the green-trimmed door. And don't forget to hit up the carefully curated bottle shop next door to score a couple of souvenirs (face it, no one actually wants maple syrup). Pack the car and a picnic basket and head out to explore with our list of the best small towns in Wisconsin. But it's also the best no-bullshit bar in the entire state -- and has been since 1922. Out in Marfa, far from the many large population centers in the Lone Star State, theres a boozy oasis that justifies any trip getting lost in the desert. Order a craft brew and a bite to eat inside what once was a car repair shop. Population: 3,242 You'll also get a heavy dose of anthropology here, with modern "cave etchings" on the wall of people who've inhabited the bar in decades past. Their website, NoCoorsLight.com, hints at this, as does the enormous collection of craft beer paraphernalia that surrounds 17 clean-as-a-whistle taps pouring everything from local gems like BLDG 8 and Honest Weight to reliable favorites like Dogfish Head and Founders. The bars on this list represent the absolute best small-town drinking experiences in their respective states. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Visitors here can enjoy a traditional fish. Wherever you decide to enjoy a pint or two, be sure to raise a glass with your loved ones and cheers to a wonderful vacation. Those good vibes elevate at the gorgeous O'Dowd's, a place that takes its Irish cred extremely seriously: In fact, the bar, all mahogany and etched glass, was designed in Ireland, and the feeling you get entering the place is, to say the least, transportive. Population: 920 36 Case in point: Pleasure Island, a 1,600-square-foot tiki paradise where you can roll up by car or boat and enjoy drinks like the Bahama Who? Doesnt matter, youre drinking moonshine. Located at N18078 County Road T, Galesville, WI 54630. Its the type of spot that you can go to time and time again without ever getting bored. Let us know in the comments! The tavern claims to be the oldest continuously operating bar in the state. Like many of the other bars in Newport, Nanas features regular live music. Population: 939 Tybee Island is a loveable southern beach town of just over 3,000 residents, most of whom are either wealthy or consistently weeded enough to exhibit a devil-may-care attitude toward all things that exist on the other side of the surrounding water. The owner, boots still caked with dirt, treats newcomers with initial skepticism, but don't be fooled: Once you've had a few rounds, you're family here, and that family includes Butch, the cook who cantankerously whips up one of the best burgers you've ever had, provided he shows up. But hopefully you won't. Population: 6,683 Small towns with distilleries, breweries, vineyards and meaderies are just the start, as many places that barely register on a map actually contain unique and unbelievable drinking experiences. And they're worth the trip. And over in Dodgeville. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Sip Martinis in an overstuffed leather couch in front of a roaring fire at Cattle Baron. Additionally, this area, known for its native culture, is home to the country's first tribal national park, Frog Bay, and the nation's first Indigenous-owned distillery, Copper Crow. 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. Grab a drink and a steak. 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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). And it's all wrapped up in one pretty little indoor-outdoor package, complete with a handsome vintage dark wood bar, plenty of communal tables, and a slew of colorful tiki-inspired bric-a-brac strewn about for good measure. The Wisconsin small town of Janesville is often called the Park Palace of Wisconsin. Pick up some old-school baked treats or explore historic buildings holding interesting shops and boutiques. . Though one should never undersell a place called "Pleasure Island" as a home to great daytime parties. 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. 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?). 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). It's been around since 1879, and it looks like it, what with the wood paneling on the walls and the ancient booths. Wisconsin has a long history that even goes back to before the Revolutionary War. These days, WBC is back brewing its own beers, but O'Malley's remains such a singular and unique place it transcends its affiliation, with three tiers underneath its arched ceiling, live music echoing off the stone, and massive steins of WBC beer and Irish imports fueling one of the best drinking experiences in the Midwest. Poohs Corner Pub ($) Bar Food, Dive Bar, Burgers Menu Available. Grab a lakeside beverage at the more-than-a-century-old Thirsty Whale and enjoy a meal at the Boathouse, before retiring to one of the area's many rustic, lodge-style accommodations. 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. 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. The century-old converted bakery is famous for its weekend shindigs, when bands banging out tunes from bluegrass to hard rock flood the brick-walled courtyard, a wave of local beach bums, curious tourists, and leather-necked fishermen towed in their wake. Located at 118 Merchant Row, Milton, WI 53563. This Coastal Destination Is Called the 'Cape Cod of the Midwest' With Charming Small Towns and Beautiful Views, 11 Best Small Towns in Ohio With Quintessential Midwestern Charm, 6 Best Weekend Getaways in Texas for National Park Adventures, Luxury Resorts, and Small-town Charm, 22 Best Family Vacations in the U.S. That Are Perfect for Everyone From Toddlers to Teens, 13 Best Small Towns in Michigan for a Charming Midwest Getaway. 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. There are a number of towns along the Jersey Shore that buck the areas reputation (thanks a lot, Jersey Shore), and the best of em is Asbury Park. New Hope They don't call it a ghost town for nothing. possible presence of supernatural phenomena, is one of the most overlooked and underrated destinations in the entire state, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. While the Indiana town of the same name doesnt have the same Southern charm of the familiar Tennessee city, it does hide quite a bit of music and booze up in the woods. After a few stiff drinks, its unlikely your kid's gonna want to watch you do an impromptu sing-along with a groggy regular. Here is the very best small town (capped at 25,000 people) for drinkers to visit in all 50 states. 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