Spend a relaxed five hours sampling four wineries and breweries around Rockford and Grand Rapids. This join-in tour handles the driving so you can focus on tastings, riverfront patios, and discovering local wine and beer makers.
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The bus eases out of the Park & Ride and the city gives way to low rolling hills and rivers that dare you to look away. Over five hours you hop between intimate tasting rooms and riverfront patios — vineyards where leaves rustle above rows of grapes and breweries where the tap list shifts like seasonal weather. Conversation moves as easily as a tasting flight; the ride stitches stops together so you can focus on sips, not directions.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—short walks and standing while tasting; suitable for most adults
Wildlife
History
West Michigan’s beverage scene grew from agricultural roots and a 20th-century revival—St. Julian is one of the state’s long-standing wineries and craft breweries expanded as farm-to-glass ingredients became available locally.
Conservation
Operators encourage responsible drinking and packaging rules (no glass on buses); support producers by buying local and returning to tasting rooms rather than leaving waste behind.
Reserve your spot on the West Michigan Wine and Brewery Join in Day Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring Valid ID
You’ll be tasting alcohol at each stop—carry government-issued ID and either a printed or mobile ticket to board.
No Glass on Bus
Beverages can be brought on board but glass is prohibited—use a sealed plastic or can for transport between stops.
Hydrate and Snack
Pace tastings with water and small snacks to avoid overconsumption and keep energy steady across five hours.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at the Park & Ride by 11:45 AM to ensure smooth check-in and boarding for the 12:00 PM departure.
Government ID
Required for alcohol tastings and boarding the tour bus.
Small Cooler or Soft-sided Bag
Keeps purchases chilled on the bus and meets the no-glass rule for transport.
Comfortable Closed-toe Shoes
Useful for walking between tasting rooms and standing on patios or gravel paths.
Sunscreen and Sunglasses
Protects you on riverfront patios and sunny vineyard tasting areas.
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