Unique Vacations On Tap

Rising Tide Brewing Co.

Rising Tide Brewing Company is located just a 10-minute walk outside of Portland’s downtown and features an airy tasting room as well as a delightful seasonal patio. With 12 beers on tap ranging from American pale ales, coffee porters, to Hefeweizens, there’s something to suit every beer drinkers’ palate.

Tours of the facility are complimentary and walk-ins are accepted -- no need to book in advance!

Foundation Brewing Co.

This Portland brewery opened in 2014 and features 11 beers on tap in a modern and minimalist setting. Enjoy a classic IPA or farmhouse ale on the patio, or head into the tasting room to chat with one of the “Foundation-phile” staffers who will be more than happy to share their passion for beer with you.

If you want an inside look at the facilities book a ticket to the “Thirsty Thursday Evening Brewery Tour,” which will not only take you to Foundation, but to two other local breweries as well.

Sebago Brewing Co.

A local Maine, favorite, Sebago Brewing Co. first opened its doors in Sebago, Maine in 1998. Featuring various locations across Maine, this brewery offers a wide selection of beers and is also known for its delicious and seasonal food menu.

Tours are free and available from 12-6pm every day. Hop online book a tour!

STAY: If you need a place to sleep off all the beer, head on over to Portland’s Pomegranate Inn, which has been described as Portland’s most unique boutique inn! This bed and breakfast features eight one-of-a-kind guest rooms, and the room rate includes a delicious breakfast with an assortment savory and sweet small plates.

Dorchester Brewing Co.

Located in the heart of Boston, this brewery is one of Boston’s newest, and features a 20-line tap system with a collection of its own, as well as additional craft brews. Beer is produced, packaged, stored, and sold at the brewery’s 25,000 sq. foot facility, and tours are offered every Saturday from 12-2pm.

Lamplighter Brewing Co.

Lamplighter Brewing Co.is located in what used to be an auto repair shop, and has now become one of Boston’s most popular craft breweries. Beer at this locale is notably funky, sour, and offbeat, and the brewery experiments with many “one off” batches, but is sure to maintain a strong collection of drinkable beers.

Tours to the facility can be booked through City Brew Tours.

Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

This famous Boston brewery is located in the Seaport District and features nine of its own delicious brews on tap. Featuring summer friendly varieties such as the “Lime-y Vice” and “Rose Cider,” there are plenty of sippable beers to be enjoyed at this beer hall.

If you need something to help you soak up all that beer, Harpoon makes fresh pretzels daily with its own beer, sprinkled with malted barley from the brew house!

Tours can be booked all week long, are $5, and provide visitors with a sampling of freshly brewed beer. See online for the full schedule.

STAY: Omni Parker House is a great local option for those who want to experience Boston’s old-world charm with elegant and modern touches. One of Boston’s most legendary symbols, the Omni Parker House features a grand total of 551 luxurious guest rooms and suites.

Foolproof Brewing Company

This brew company in Providence features 17 of its own craft brews, including the unique “Vanilla Espresso Raincloud” porter, the “Shuckolate” chocolate-oyster stout, and the “Pineapple Vango” hoppy sour ale. Tastings are offered on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 4-8pm. Tours are available on Saturdays only, and can be booked online, here.



Revival Brewing Co.

Located in Cranston, Rhode Island, which just a 15-minute drive away from Providence, this brewery features a grand total of 27 craft beers. Sip your beer in the open-industrial style setting, right in the middle of all the action! If you’re hankering for a meal, head upstairs to the restaurant/bar Brutopia to grab a bite to eat.

Group tours are available to be booked by E-mail.

The Guild

This taproom showcases a variety of different beers from different microbreweries from around the world in addition to its own brews. Located in Pawtucket, RI just a 15-minute drive from Providence, The Guild works with several partners to bring its patrons the finest microbrews it can find. Tours of the facility are $10, available every Sunday, and can be booked online.

STAY: Located in the heart of downtown Providence’s theatre district, the historic Hotel Providence is Providence’s only AAA Four Diamond luxury boutique hotel. With 80 guest rooms and 16 suites, this hotel offers a luxurious and comfortable stay for those who wish to be in the middle of Providence’s action and explore the city by foot.

If you don’t feel like traveling far from your hotel to take a swig of a delicious microbrew, not to worry – there are plenty of unique lodging options in New England that bring the beer straight to you.

Established in 1797, The Norwich Inn in Norwich, Vermont has been hosting guests and brewing beers for hundreds of years. While beer brewing has been a longstanding tradition at the inn, it was in 1993 that Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse began brewing ales in five-gallon jugs on site. Book a stay at this historic inn, then head on over to the bar to see what tasty brews are on tap.

Located on 2,500 acres of pristine Vermont wilderness, The Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont is another great spot to enjoy craft beer. Beers are brewed on site at the von Trapp Brewery and are a nod to the owner’s homeland of Austria, showcasing a variety of crisp, and flavorful lagers.

The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery in North Woodstock, New Hampshire opened its doors more than 20 years ago and has since grown to a 37-barrel production facility. The brewery serves up more than a dozen of its own beers, and offers tours once daily at 12pm. The inn itself feature 39 different rooms spread across five different buildings, and offers a laid back and relaxed setting, perfect for enjoying a cold brew.