hope for watermelons Held each August in Arkansas, the Hope Watermelon Festival pays homage to one of the South's most important fruits. Expect seedspitting contests, eating competitions and a watermelon auction. There are also arts and crafts stalls, a dog show and the chance to taste local fayre such as golden fried catfish. BOURBON TRAIL The Kentucky Bourbon Trail features 18 signature distilleries across the Bluegrass State, with another 24 craft distilleries on the trail’s Craft Tour. Take behind-thescenes tours, meet master distillers and taste select bourbons not available in stores on the trail, which starts at a welcome centre in Louisville’s Frazier Museum. Finger Lickin' lakes The Finger Lakes region of New York, named for the thin, long lakes that resemble fingers, is a scenic region suited to growing grapes. It has more than 140 wineries, cideries, and distilleries, with most gathered around three lakes: Lake Cayuga, Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake. native in minneapolis Named 2022’s Best New Restaurant in the U.S. by the prestigious James Beard Awards, Minneapolis restaurant Owamni specialises in Native American food sourced from local and national indigenous food producers. It has removed 'colonial ingredients' like wheat flour, cane sugar and dairy from its menu. THE GREAT WISCONSIN CHEESE TOUR is a suggested three-day itinerary starting in Madison that mixes hands-on learning with tastings washed down by some of Wisconsin’s best beers. More than 600 cheese varieties are produced in the state. Go to town in California along Santa Barbara’s URBAN WINE TRAIL, where local wineries have more than 20 downtown tasting rooms. In Oakland, urban wineries are housed in renovated warehouses. Beer lovers can try the OAKLAND ALE TRAIL. From award-winning vineyards to breathtaking hikes, lakes, rivers and iconic waterfalls—there are an endless amount of experiences to make visiting New York State. A trip you will remember forever. DISCOVER THEWONDERS From award-winning vineyards to breathtaking hikes, lakes, rivers and iconic waterfalls—there are an endless amount of experiences to make visiting New York State. A trip you will remember forever. Untitled-1 1 16/11/2022 09:29
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