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1 / 27#27. Leigh's Garden Winery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- City: Escanaba Upper Peninsula
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Napa Valley isn't the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California's wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of Chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have to travel all the way to California for a good winery experience. In fact, at this point, noteworthy wineries are available to visit in every state, if you know where to look.
As of January 2025, there are , slightly down from the 11,691 reported in early 2023, marking a modest decline of about 1.6%. According to WineAmerica's latest 2025 Economic Impact Study, the U.S. wine industry now contributes a total economic output of , creates or supports 1.75 million jobs, and maintains 10,761 distinct wine-producing operations.
With such a booming industry and a plethora of wineries to choose from, how does a vino-lover know if a winery is worth it? First, the location is a big reason why people choose to visit a winery; if they are tucked away next to a sprawling field of grapes for guests to explore, then the wine is likely locally sourced. The tasting experience is also key. Wineries will offer a selection of their wines by the glass, or even tastings where the customer can order smaller pours of a variety of their wines. Some wineries even offer cellar tours with glimpses into their winemaking process. Of course, the ambiance is a big draw. If it's the kind of place that makes guests want to post photos on Instagram to make their friends jealous, then that winery is probably doing something right.
So, how do you know which winery to visit that includes some鈥攊f not all鈥攐f what makes a winery the best of the best? compiled a list of the highest-rated wineries in Michigan, according to , so you know exactly where to venture when wine o'clock hits鈥攏o trip to Napa necessary. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5.
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1 / 27- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- City: Escanaba Upper Peninsula
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2 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (173 reviews)
- City: Suttons Bay Leelanau County
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3 / 27- Rating: 4.1/5 (151 reviews)
- City: Baroda Berrien County
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4 / 27- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- City: Benton Harbor Berrien County
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5 / 27- Rating: 4.1/5 (78 reviews)
- City: Petoskey Emmet County
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6 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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7 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- City: Jackson
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8 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (114 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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9 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- City: Leland Leelanau County
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10 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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11 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- City: Petoskey Emmet County
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12 / 27- Rating: 4.2/5 (333 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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13 / 27- Rating: 4.1/5 (203 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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14 / 27- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- City: Suttons Bay Leelanau County
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15 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- City: Suttons Bay Leelanau County
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16 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- City: South Haven Van Buren County
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17 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (191 reviews)
- City: Omena Leelanau County
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18 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (186 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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19 / 27- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- City: Grand Rapids Kent County
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20 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- City: Petoskey Emmet County
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21 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- City: Petoskey Emmet County
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22 / 27- Rating: 4.7/5 (147 reviews)
- City: Frankenmuth
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23 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (305 reviews)
- City: Fennville Allegan County
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24 / 27- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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25 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (243 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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26 / 27- Rating: 4.4/5 (519 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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27 / 27- Rating: 4.6/5 (498 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 45 states.