Fodor's American Spirits

Book excerpt: Whether you want to taste the wines of Napa Valley, learn about craft beer brewing in Michigan, or explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the local Fodor's travel experts across the United States are here to help! Fodor's American Spirits: Exploring the Best Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries in the USA guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This brand new title has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's American Spirits travel guide includes: EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS for the best places to learn about and taste the best wines, beers, ciders, and spirits produced in the USA DETAILED TRAVEL GUIDANCE including hotel and restaurant recommendations, for featured areas like Napa Valley; New York's Finger Lakes; and Louisville, Kentucky AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top destinations and tours MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust—and thirst! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, nightlife, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best U.S. Wineries,” “Best U.S. Breweries,” and “Best Distillery Tours” TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE on Washington; Oregon; California with the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and San Diego; Colorado; Arizona; New Mexico; Texas, with the Texas Hill Country; New Orleans; Florida, with Miami; North Carolina, with Asheville; Georgia; South Carolina; Tennessee; Kentucky, with Louisville and its famous Bourbon Trail; Minnesota; Wisconsin, with Milwaukee; Chicago; Michigan, with Grand Rapids; Pennsylvania, with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia; Virginia; Washington, DC; Maryland; Delaware; New Jersey; New York, with the Finger Lakes, Long Island, and New York City; Massachusetts, with Boston; Vermont, with Burlington; New Hampshire; and Maine, with Portland Planning on visiting more of the USA? Check out Fodor's Bucket List USA and Fodor's Best Road Trips in the USA *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!