June 17, 2005
If you're looking for a good place to drink wine, look no further. Life Magazine has named Charlottesville as The Best New Place to Drink Wine. Twenty-one wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail make this the perfect weekend get away for wine lovers.
Here is the complete list:
1. Charlottesville, VA: Best New Place to Drink Wine; Twenty-one wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail combined with the lack of snooty angst makes this town the perfect weekend tour.
2. Pacific Grove, CA: Most Romantic Town (West); Offers beautiful sunset view of the Pacific as well as some of the best seafood around.
3. Hannibal, MO: Best All-American Town; Calling all Mark Twain fans! As the author's hometown, everything from the beer distribution to the downtown diner is named after him.
4. June Lake, CA: Best Low-Key Adventure Town; Located in the middle of a chain of four lakes in the Eastern Sierra, this great town of only 600 proves to be relaxing as well as affordable.
5. Fredericksburg, TX: Best Hill Town; Perfect for both cyclists and hikers, the hills of this scenic town are steep enough to make your trek challenging, but not so extreme that you'd need to be a professional to conquer them.
6. Traverse City, MI: Best Place to Catch a Fish; With its proximity to Lake Michigan and huge variety of fish, Traverse is indeed the best place to catch a fish
7. Silverton, CO: Best Mountain Escape; This old mining town positioned in the Rockies is tucked away within the 1.9 million-acre San Juan National Forest, home to five 14,000-foot peaks. In addition to climbing, hiking and white-water rafting are also favorite pastimes.
8. Lake Placid, NY: Best Off-Season Ski Town; This Alpine-style village is the epicenter to the huge green zone of family-friendly lakes, streams, and peaks in northern New York.
9. Cedar Key, FL: Best Place to Pass Island Time; Composed of mostly fisherman, clammers, and artists, this weather-beaten hideout allows visitors to relax on the pier off Dock Street, partake in bird-watching or devour the cocktails at Frog's Landing Restaurant.
10. Beaufort, SC: Most Romantic Town (East); With historic homes shaded by moss-draped oak trees and romantic walks along the river, Beaufort has been the filming spot for several films including Forrest Gump and The Big Chill.
Best New Place To Drink Wine