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5 Trails Winery

A couple weeks ago I went to the 5 Trails winery in Paxton. Paxton has been known for their Ole’s Cafe restaurant, but I believe 5 Trails is carving their name into the town. Not only does the winery make some of their own wine, but they also brew three different kinds of beer. Similar to other wineries they have a few of the same wines such as Edelweiss and Briana. However, my choice of wine to bring home is their dessert wine called Smooch.

One thing that is unique about this winery are their three Artistian wines they carry. 5 Trails has three wines they make that feature art on the labels. I think it’s great when small businesses showcase and support other local or small businesses, or in this case an emerging artist.

Another unique thing about 5 Trails is the pizza they serve every first and third Saturday of the month. I had the chicken pizza; I enjoyed it so much, I had to take some home so I could enjoy the leftovers the next day.

5 Trails Winery is a great place in a small town to meet up with some friends and spend a few hours enjoying each others company. The owner is very friendly and can definitely get a smile out of his guests. I plan to go back soon, especially for another bottle of wine and delicious pizza.

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Feather River Vineyard

Last Saturday, I took a trip to North Platte to visit the Feather River Vineyard. I wish it would have been summer so I could see more green during my visit, but the wines I got to taste made up for not seeing the green. I tried 5 different kinds of wine; my favorite was the La Crescent wine. La Crescent is a sweet white wine that I recommend trying if you go to Feather River.

Feather River has a beautiful patio; sitting in one of their rocking chairs could make drinking wine feel as if you are drinking at home. I intend to go back this summer when it is greener so I can get a stamp for my Nebraska Winery Passport. Plan your trip to Feather River today, but if you can’t make it you can order bottles of wine from to be delivered. Check out their website at: http://www.feather-river.com/ for more information.

I am going to block out time on my calendar for their BBQ Barrel event that they host at the end of the summer. When I get more information on the BBQ Barrel event I will share that with everyone, because it sounds like something no one should miss.

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Stewie’s

One of my favorite places to go to on Friday nights in Sidney is Stewie’s. For a smaller town, it amazes me how packed the bar will be on a Friday night. The music is always loud enough that it reminds me of being in a bar in Lincoln. The staff and especially Stewie himself are extremely friendly and definitely work their ends off to get you a drink as fast as you can pay for it. So, if you ever find yourself in Sidney, Nebraska on a Friday night then get to Stewie’s and have a drink with me!

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Sam and Louie’s

I am a pizza lover and the past couple of years I have grown to love Sam and Louie’s pizza. It is a small pizza chain that started in Omaha, but has continued to grow. I respect the company for helping smaller communities in Nebraska to grow by placing restaurants in other Nebraska towns and not just Omaha and Lincoln. I moved to Sidney, Nebraska a few months ago and I was like a kid in a candy shop when I saw there was a location in town.

The pizza is thin crusted, which helps you taste more of the sauce and toppings and not a lot of bread. One of my other favorite things to get is their cheese bread with spinach dip. I love how the environment of the restaurant feels like you are in a pizzeria and not just any kind of food restaurant. Just like the downtown Sidney and downtown Lincoln location I think the brick gives the environment more vibes of feeling like you are in an old fashioned style pizzeria.

Sam and Louie’s can be found in these towns across Nebraska: Alliance, Beatrice, Blair, Bellevue, Elkhorn, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, Seward and Sidney. Next time you are in one of these towns, I recommend you look up directions to Sam and Louie’s and go have a great slice of pizza for lunch or dinner.

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Mac’s Creek Winery and Vineyards

Oh happy Friday, it’s a great night and I am enjoying a night at home with some in my glass that I got from Mac’s Creek Winery and Vineyards in Lexington, NE. I visited the winery back at the end of August and enjoyed my short visit.

Something that was different about this winery was how the vineyards came all the way up to their back deck. The green vineyards right next to their light tan building is beautiful. I believe it is a great place for a date, whether it is a first dance or a 25th wedding anniversary date, it is well worth the drive to Lexington.

I want to make a trip back to Mac’s this summer and enjoy an afternoon of sitting on their deck and drinking a few glasses of wine and I hope everyone reading this post will decide to join me as well!

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17 Ranch Winery

If you are a wine lover then this is one place you need to put on your yearly bucket list. Located in downtown Lewellan, Nebraska there are about 6 different wines you can taste. My favorite was the chokecherry which I learned is a native fruit and not many wineries in eastern Nebraska make wines with chokecherry.

For only $20 I had to get myself a bottle. If you need a good Christmas gift or a good drink to take to a Christmas party then be sure to make it to Lewellan and get a bottle.

I had a pleasant afternoon chatting with the owner and she really makes her winery feel like you are drinking in the comfort of your own home.

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Heritage Falls Candles

The other day while I was unpacking my stuff into my new apartment I came across my candles I got at Heritage Falls Candles in Falls City, Nebraska.

The shop is located in downtown of Falls City and sells more than just candles, I also picked up a couple of cute decorative pumpkins for the fall season. I hope I have time to go back and visit before Christmas because they had a ton of cute Christmas decorations for the house.

If anyone is ever looking for a good fundraiser then I suggest to give Heritage Falls a call, they do let you sell their candles for fundraiser purposes and candles make a perfect thing to sell because people always want them like cookies.

If you are ever near Falls City, make a stop at Heritage Falls. You will definitely like the scents as much as I love them.

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Scottsbluff National Monument

My dad is a history teacher and ever since I was little I have always loved history, especially Nebraska history and learning about the Oregon Trail. Yesterday, while I was in Scottsbluff I decided to stop by Scottsbluff National Monument. There is so much history in the place about how the pioneers and would use the rocks as a landmark and stopping place along the Oregon Trail. In the visitor center you can view a short video that tells you all about the national monumentand walk a mile long trail while dialing in on your phone to hear a guided tour about the pioneers journey. You can also either hike up or drive up to the top of the rocks and overlook the city of Scottsbluff and countryside of Nebraska and Wyoming for miles. I know I enjoyed myself yesterday and plan on going back soon to enjoy a sunny day on the Oregon Trail!

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Cellar 426

Back in August after I visited the Platte River State Park, I saw a sign for Cellar 426 winery in Ashland. Not having anything to do that afternoon, I decided to stop and enjoy a wine tasting.
The winery is brand new and just opened back in May of this year. The newly built building made the wining tasting a little more exciting, it’s kind of like the feel of getting to drive a brand new car. The structure, design and feel of the place made feel as if I was drinking wine in a cabin in Colorado (the only thing that was missing was mountains). I didn’t know what to expect first walking in, but there were a lot of people.
All the wines and labels have a signature look, which as an advertising graduate I believe is great for having a strong brand name. The look is more modern than other wineries I have been, I like their use of colors as well, colors always put me in a cheerful mood and when you are cheerful and drinking wine then it makes life feel great. My favorite wine was Lacrosse, which I had to buy a bottle to bring home, so if you make it to this winery then I recommend you try some.
I wish many joys to the owners of Cellar 426 and I foresee them doing many great things in the future of building the winery name in Nebraska. If you have never been to this winery yet but live near Ashland then I recommend you visit within the next month.

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