Glacial Ridge Winery is located in the heart of West Central Minnesota.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Glacial Lakes area, a visit to Glacial Ridge Winery makes a great
day trip, a relaxing weekend getaway or an ideal vacation.
Here are just a few ideas of things to do while visiting our area.
Wine and Wineries
Explore the Heartland Wine Trail. Minnesota’s newest wine trail with six distinct wineries. Costum
design your own wine tour with Minnesota Wine Tours.
To learn more about Minnesota grapes and wine visit
Minnesota Grape Growers Association
Where to Stay
There is
no shortage of great places to stay in our area. A couple of our favorite resorts for families and groups
include the Bug-BeeHive on Lake Koronis and the Dickerson Resort on Lake Florida. The popular Northern Inn Hotel in Spicer offers great rooms with reasonable rates and
is located directly across the street from Saulsbury Beach on Green Lake. For
a romantic retreat why not try the Spicer Castle Inn.
For a complete
list of lodging in our area click here
Arts & Entertainment
June
through August the Winery proudly presents its Free Outdoor Concert Series every Thursday evening. But we are not the only gig in town.
Catch a production at the historic Little Theater in New London or The Barn Theatre in Willmar. Enjoy a concert presented by The West Central Concert Series. Each July brings the annual Sonshine Festival - A three day music festival
in Willmar.
Explore the local art scene with a tour of pottery studios in
New London: Gossman Pottery, The Pottery Workshop, and Banner Oak Pottery. Check out an exhibit at ARThouse and visit artists’ studios every June during the annual Studio Hop.
Girlfriend
Getaways/Shopping & Spas
Let Glacial Ridge Winery help you plan the
perfect weekend getaway for you and the girls! Shop New London’s quaint Main Street filled with specialty shops and boutiques. Relax
and rejuvenate at New U Vitality Center or Bellezza Salon and Spa both conveniently located in Spicer, MN. End
your day with a tasting and a privately catered meal in the winery.
The Winery also offers a variety of options for bachelorette parties and bridal showers.
Golf
Glacial Ridge Winery is conveniently located near three premiere golf courses.
Eagle Creek in Willmar, the Koronis Hills Club in Paynesville, & the Little Crow Country Club in Spicer.
For
the Kids
Don’t worry, we can keep the kids busy. Enjoy
go karts and mini golf at the Big Kahuna, visit an alpaca farm, play in the sun at Saulsbury Beach, try the climbing wall
at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, check out the stock car races in Willmar or catch a baseball game at the Green Lake Base Ball
Diamonds.
Outdoor
Adventures
With over 100 sparkling lakes, our region provides
plenty of opportunity to relax by the water.
If you
are looking for outdoor adventure – we have got you covered no matter the season!
Spring/Summer
Recreation
Rent a bike or roller-blades from Spicer Bike & Sport and explore the Glacial Lake State Trail. Hike to Mt. Tom or go Geocaching in Sibley State Park. Explore the countless fishing areas - increase your odds with North Country Fishing Guides. Catch the excitement and fun of a Little Crow Ski Team Ski Show.
Camp, Camp, Camp! Kandiyohi County has 7 county parks and a variety of public camp grounds. Click here for a listing of area campgrounds.
Fall/Winter
Recreation
Snowmobile the hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Ice fish on Green Lake. Snowshoe or cross
country ski in picturesque Sibley State Park. Join in
the fun at Spicer’s annual Winterfest with a Polar bear plunge, frozen 5k run, fireworks, and more.
For more travel ideas and information on our area visit these area websites
Explore Minnesota Spicer, MN New London, MN Willmar, MN
