The Southwestern Illinois Trail to Fun and Excitement!
Traveling the Heartland Rivers Wine Trail is an endless adventure through Southwest Illinois. Travelers enjoy the extraordinary flavors of Southwest Illinois wineries - from their sophisticated dry reds to the popular sweet country wines . . . each winery offering a unique and often surprising experience. The trail's twelve wineries follow a tradition of fine winemaking established by early settlers of Illinois who brought their wine making expertise from Europe. Each winery is different. Small to medium in size, all proud of their well-crafted red and white wines that range from bone dry to dessert sweet.

Traveling the trail affords an adventure around every corner. Enjoy the high farmland country with its open fields of America's breadbasket. Breathtaking vistas can be seen along the river bluffs and valley country of the Mississippi River. Charming rural communities dot the landscape offering something unique on every Main Street. Travelers can find untold treasures in the countless antique shops throughout the region. Excellent museums, shopping and nightlife entertainment can be found in the St. Louis Metro East area along the trail.