The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Blog
Touchdown-Worthy Travel in Wisconsin
Apr 24, 2025
The 2025 NFL Draft is coming to Green Bay, and whether you're a die-hard football fan, a foodie, or just looking to make the most of your road trip, Wisconsin’s farm stops are a winning play. Pack your appetite and curiosity—these curated routes feature local gems perfect for stretching your legs, grabbing some fresh eats, and sipping award-winning wine (once you're done driving, of course).
Coming from Chicago? Kick off with delicious baked goods and award-winning cheese.
Apple Holler – Fuel up with fresh bakery items and cider while exploring their gift shop.
M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard – A quieter, charming orchard known for apples and amazing apple pie.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center – Experience hands-on agricultural education and, if you're lucky, see a baby cow being born!
Wolf and Fox Winery – Sip small-batch wines with scenic vineyard views.
Ziegler Winery – Cozy up with a tasting flight and enjoy local live music if you're lucky.
LaClare Creamery – Meet the goats and sample some of Wisconsin’s finest goat cheese.
Coming from Madison? This route serves up cheese, cream, and countryside sips.
Sassy Cow Creamery – Indulge in farm-fresh milk, cheese, and some of the best ice cream in the state.
Drumlin Ridge Winery – A relaxing winery stop with gorgeous views and delicious pours.
Kelly Country Creamery – Small-batch, award-winning ice cream worth the detour
Ledgerock Distillery – Locally distilled spirits made from grain grown right on the farm.
Coming from Minneapolis? Cheese, wine, and ag innovation all the way.
Cracked Barrel Winery – A boutique winery perfect for a toast to your road trip.
Riverbend Winery & Distillery – Wine, whiskey, and warm hospitality rolled into one.
Feltz’s Dairy Farm – Meet the cows and check out their famous cheese vending machine.
Food + Farm Exploration Center – Interactive exhibits about where food comes from and where it's going.
Marieke Gouda – Award-winning Dutch-style cheese, made on site with farm tours available.
Munson Bridge Winery – A scenic barn winery with unique varietals and beautiful grounds.
Coming from Door County? Round out your peninsula visit with these delicious stops.
57 Farm Store – Local meats, jams, snacks, and an authentic taste of Wisconsin.
Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market – Door County cherries, wine, and a whole lot more.
Seaquist Orchards Farm Market – Stock up on jams, pies, and cherries galore.
Final Drive to the Draft
Whether you’re coming from the south, west, or lakeside, these routes make the journey to and from Green Bay as memorable as the event itself. With farm-fresh flavors, cozy creamery stops, and stunning rural scenery, you’ll experience a different kind of Wisconsin hospitality—one that’ll have you cheering long after the draft wraps.
Visit the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association to find your next ag-venture!
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