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by: Olivia Johnson

Posted: May 4, 2024 / 12:52 PM CDT

Updated: May 4, 2024 / 12:52 PM CDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you are above the age of 21 and looking for a unique activity to do this spring and summer, look no further than the Miami County Wine Trolley.

The popular excursion is officially open for its 2024 season and is offering fun ways for Kansas Citians to not only explore Miami County’s award-winning wineries but also “the most scenic wineries in the region.”

According to a news release, the trolley is open on the weekends starting at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and 11:45 a.m. on Sundays. It picks up riders at a designated area in Paola, Kansas and will take them to three wineries: Nighthawk Vineyard and Winery , Isinglass Estate Vineyard and Winery , and Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery . On Sundays, the tour will visit Fossil Springs Winery and rotate the two others.

The tour costs $30 per person and will last around five hours (a little over an hour at each location) with each winery charging a $10 tasting fee.

According to the website, tours are only open to people 21 and older and reservations are required. If your group consists of more than four people, the trolley asks that the “group leader” call with the required information and provide one form of payment at that time.

Miami County’s Wine Trolley is popular for birthdays, weddings and bachelorette parties, and it is even open for Christmas wine tours in December.

If you are interested and want more information, go to miamicountytrolley.com . To set up a tour, contact their email at [email protected] , call (913) 306-3388, or click here .

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Thoroughly enjoyed this wine tour! Planning another visit with a group of friends. This is definitely something you can make a whole day out of too.

Called in advance to book as part of a group of 6. At booking payment of $20 per person is made which covers transportation for the day. Trolley pickup is about a 45 min drive from downtown Kansas City. Trolley seats comfortably 30 people on wooden benches. Once the whole group was seated the driver filled us in on driving times, and rules. You can't bring your own food or drink to the wineries. I'm not a fan of this rule. The tour lasted about 5 hours most of which wine is consumed, making water and food a must. Out of the 3 wineries none offered complimentary water, one had a pizza food truck, one had a limited supply of cheese and crackers and one was a general store that sold nick knacks, our second stop wasnt a winery at all but a ' tasting room'. From what I could tell the trolley had no AC. The weather was nice in the low 70's so we put down the Windows only to get covered in a thick layer of dust , the wineries are off of dirt roads. The driver told us it can get dusty though which was an understatement. Conversation is in the yelling range as it seems were riding along in the belly of the engine. Along with the wide variety of music being blasted. If you do purchase wine it must be left on the trolley. We were dropped off at the 3 spots and had about an hour at each with about 20 min drive in between. Wine tastings range 8-5$ per person. Bottles on average run about $15. I had a blast with my group and it was nice to be safely driven so we could all enjoy the wine. Next time I would drive myself and only visit Somerset and Nighthawk. I will buy the food they have available but I will bring my own in addition to lots of water. If you have food allergies bring your own food.

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1. Tour was mediocre wineries 2. There was a bachlerette party that had a special drop off that required the rest of the trolley to have an extra 40 minute ride. None pf this was explained until we were suppose to be heading back. So for everyone that was picking us up at the communicated pick up time up time of 5 had to wait in a parling lot for at least 40 minutes because of this company's poor customer service and communication skills.

Miami County Wine Trolley combines professionalism with fun. Everything was planned out at each winery and I enjoyed the amount of time we got to stay at each. I would recommend this to anyone!! (I already have). You can bring food to 2 out of the 3 wineries and there is a rotating food truck at the 3rd.

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TAKE A WINERY TOUR ON THE MIAMI COUNTY TROLLEY

During your stay at kaskaskia place, $30/person, saturdays and sundays.

Door-to-Door Service!   The trolley will pick you up right in front of the house. Immerse yourself fully in the winery experience and get dropped off directly at Kaskaskia Place to round out the day — no designated driver needed!

The trolley takes you to three wineries around Miami County. You spend a little over an hour at each location, with travel time in between making the tour last about 5 hours.

Each winery also charges a small tasting fee, usually $5 to $10.

Generally wineries will have food trucks scheduled for weekend days. All of the wineries have snacks you can purchase as well.

The trolley allows small coolers that fit under the seats for water and snacks. Outside alcohol is not permitted on the trolley tour; however, when you buy wine on the tour, you're welcome to enjoy it while on the trolley.

The Winery Tour is available on Saturdays and Sundays only, typically about 11 to 4. Payment is due at the time of reservation and is not refundable. It can be rescheduled depending on availability. We will alert you if there are any conflicts or if additional information needed.   All winery tour participants must be at least 21 years of age.

Simply add the Winery Tour to your booking in the Extras section when you check out.

TREAT YOURSELF TO LOCAL DELIGHTS ON THE MIAMI COUNTY WINE TRAIL

AWARD WINNING WINERIES

Isinglass Estate

  * Voted Best Winery in Miami County 2020 & 2021*

Nighthawk Winery

Sommerset Ridge Winery

Fossil Springs Winery

Monday - Friday By Appointment

Weekends Noon to 6pm

Something for Everyone!

ISINGLASS ESTATE

Best of Miami County Winner

With the largest vineyard in Kansas, Isinglass is truly an Estate Winery. More than a dozen custom wines are produced entirely onsite. The Estate is also family-friendly with a petting zoo, horseback rides, Estate tours, a GastroPub Restaurant and full bar, a viewable Production Room, tasteful indoor and outdoor patio seating, and even Estate Cottage and Covered Wagon stays! Isinglass features frequent Special Events on their 600-acre property such as MotoCross Races and Polo Matches

NIGHTHAWK WINERY

Lush Outdoor Venue

Nighthawk winery boasts beautiful garden views as you sip their selection of  local wines. $10 cover charge covers your tasting.

SOMERSET RIDGE

Outdoor Seating

Somerset Ridge is the oldest operating winery in Miami County.  They have tons of outdoor seating and frequent food trucks.  Plus you can help with harvest!

FOSSIL SPRINGS

The newest winery in MiCo

Fossil Springs is in Paola, the heart of Miami County.  They proudly feature locally sourced fruit wines, and they are especially proud of their three Elderberry varietals.

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Paola, Kansas — 8 Places to Visit in Paola and a Miami County Wine Tour

Kansas Road Trip — Smoky Valley Scenic Byway (Western Kansas)

Paola, Kansas, is a charming small town about forty minutes south of Kansas City, Missouri, with a history that goes back to 1832 when it was originally settled by Native Americans. The town itself was founded in 1855 as the Paola town Company; the city was incorporated in 1859. Unlike many of the downtowns in these smaller communities, the downtown in Paola still has several unique stores and restaurants that surround the park square with a historical past. It makes a good day trip (even morning trip) from Kansas City.

Paola Park Square

19 S Pearl St, Paola, KS 66071

In the center of Paola is a historic park square with a gazebo, water fountain, and a park-like setting. The square is flanked on all sides by the downtown shops and restaurants. The historic museum and courthouse are also close by. The original Native American tribes of the area used the square as their primary gathering place and it was given to the Paola Town Company by Baptiste Peoria as a treaty of peace with the stipulation that a building never be built on it. A bust of Baptiste and his wife Mary Ann Isaacs rest near the gazebo. It is one of the only known monuments in the United States featuring a Native American and his wife. The original gazebo was a bandstand that was built in 1867 and was rebuilt in 1913 by the current gazebo.

Miami County Historical Museum

12 E Peoria St, Paola, KS 66071

Located just off the park square in one of the older buildings is the Miami County Historical Society. The museum covers everything from the prehistoric life to the local Native Americans to the struggling surrounding slavery in this free state. One interesting exhibit is the history of the ghost towns and early community in the Miami County area (in case you want to go exploring).

Miami County Courthouse

120 S Pearl St, Paola, KS 66071

The Miami County Courthouse was built from 1898 to 1899 and is still in use today. It is a beautiful structure with a combination of Victorian and Richardsonian Romanesque design. Outside of the courthouse, you can visit the flower garden and view markers with historical facts about Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War.

Ursuline Convent and Academy

901 E Miami St, Paola, KS 66071

Built in 1896, the Ursuline Convent and Academy has been closed since the sisters left in 2008. The exterior of the 36-acre former convent is still accessible to the public. Like many of the buildings in the area, the use of local limestone can be seen in the structures and in the three-story main structure. The main convent is 64,000 square feet, and as you drive around the main building, you can see the architectural details that went into the construction. On the grounds are the three-story brick motherhouse building, the school buildings, the boarded-up grotto, and the old shrine. Apart from the shrine, you cannot go into any of the buildings, you can drive around the campus to view it. Plans are in the works to turn the campus into an academy for foster children.

Old Sacred Heart Shrine

Outside of the old Ursuline Academy, sits an old, abandoned shrine on the northeast corner of the campus. Built in 1916, the shrine is a mini replica of the Rheinstein (or “Rhinestone”) Castle on the Rhine River in Germany (itself built in 1316). The shrine is constructed of petrified-formation stone. The original statue of Jesus at the Sacred Heart used to sit on the altar but is now gone as of July 2018. It’s small, probably little less than fifteen square feet. However, the stone and workmanship of the shrine itself is impressive.

Lake Miola Park

22470 W 299th St, Paola, KS 66071

Lake Miola is a 560-acre park with a 200-acre lake, playground, hiking trails, and camping areas. It is not as large as the nearby Hillsdale Lake, but it is in a peaceful setting within the city limits. Drive around the lake and park just to relax after a hectic day. If you like to swim, there is a small sand beach swimming area. The campground is closed November 1 st until April 1 st. 

Hillsdale State Park & Lake

26001 255 St, Paola, KS 66071

Located between the Kansas City metroplex and Paola is one of the reservoirs in Kansas, Hillsdale State Park, and Lake. There are 51 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of lake in this 12,000-acre park. You can visit the playground area, go for a nature hike and walk, or visit the small beach. You can also take in the sights of the area’s rolling hills from the lake or campgrounds.

One word of caution. The park is near the Hillsdale Range and Training Facility. If you go to the main park, where the playground area is, you may hear gunshots. It can be unnerving unless you are expecting to hear them. We weren’t. It’s not that it’s unsafe, but not a great way to unwind and listen to nature. (Also, welcome to 2018.) If you have children or pets (or watch the evening news way too much), I would personally go to the Lake Miola Park instead, even if it is smaller.

Wallace Park

E Osage St & Wallace Park Dr, Paola, KS 66071

Started in 1910, Wallace Park is a 42-acre park that has a playground, tennis and basketball courts, baseball and softball diamonds, and a large family swimming center. There is also a skateboard park with ramps, half pipe, and other amenities. You can easily drive in and loop around the park to find plenty of parking and restful areas.

Miami County, Kansas, is also home to several excellent wineries. Paola has two wineries located in the city limits in addition to a couple of pubs.

• Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery 29725 Somerset Rd, Paola, KS 66071
• Nighthawk Vineyard & Winery 9204, 16381 W 343rd St, Paola, KS 66071
• Isinglass Estate 16241 West 381th Street, Lacygne, KS 66040
• Middle Creek Winery and Graue Vineyards 4353 W 351st St, Louisburg, KS 66053
• Red Crow Brewing Company 20561 S. Lone Elm Rd, Spring Hill, KS 66083

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Please reach us at [email protected] if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 The trolley wine tour is $30.00 per person. Please call with a credit card to reserve your seats. 

The trolley takes you to 3 wineries here in Miami County.  You spend 1 hour and 10 minutes at each location.  Tours last 5 hours. All 3 wineries do charge $10 tasting /reservation fees.    **Wine tour participants must be at least 21 years of age. ** If your group consists of more than four people, please have only the group leader call with the required information and provide one form of payment at that time.

**WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS. We will always try to reschedule your group in emergency situations or if a tour is cancelled by the Miami County Trolley.

You are welcome to bring a small cooler with water and snacks that will fit under your seat. Miami County Trolley works in conjunction with the local wineries, outside alcohol is not permitted during the tour. If you buy wine on the tour please feel free to enjoy it while on the trolley.  

Our hours of operation may vary. Please call us at (913) 306-3388 and let us know when you will be in town and where you are staying. If you have never been to Miami County, we would be happy to assist you in deciding where to stay. ** If you need special times or days, please email us to make arrangements.

 Rain has never shut the trolleys down. We run rain or shine!  

** Please be advised that if there is snow/ice on the ground the trolley will not be running for safety precautions.

You will need to call with a credit card, 913-306-3388.

All 3 wineries do have snacks/ food available. 

Is there a minimum number of people we have to come up with? There are no minimum numbers on the weekends, 2 people can sign up. The trolleys run every Saturday and Sunday.

Do you run the trolleys during the week? We definitely can, but, we do need a minimum of 8 people to do so.

How many people can the trolleys hold? We have one trolley that seats 20 and a 2nd trolley that seats 30 people.

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