What is it: The Cheers Trail gives libation lovers a fun, interactive way to experience breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries throughout the North Coast. The trail is available as a free, mobile exclusive that is delivered instantly through text and email and takes participants to 21 spots in the Shores & Islands region.
How to get involved: Using the mobile passport, check in at participating businesses and earn points toward prizes that can be redeemed at Shores & Islands Ohio welcome centers, according to the Shores & Islands website. Prizes can be earned for making qualifying purchases at five or more locations.
To get started, sign up with your phone number or email on the
Shores & Islands Ohio website.
The mobile passport will be sent to your phone via text or email. There is no app to download and the pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen. When visiting participating locations, make sure your phone’s location services is turned on to check in via GPS so you can check in and earn points toward your prize.
The staff at Twin Oast Brewing, one of the stops on the tour, is excited to be a part of the Cheers Trail, says Marketing Manager Lilliana Cruz.
"We see it as a wonderful chance for both locals and tourists to discover the diverse array of amazing breweries, wineries, and distilleries in our community," Cruz said in a recent email interview. "Welcoming new guests, especially craft beer enthusiasts, to our brewery is equally thrilling for our team. The Trail's dual impact of bolstering local businesses and providing an enjoyable experience for participants will undoubtedly enhance our community."
The 2023 Cheers Trail runs through February 27, 2024. Those who would like to participate must be 21 years of age or older.
Participating locations: Locations take you across northern Ohio. Those spots include:
Avon Lake:
Klingshirn Winery, 33050 Webber Road
Berlin Heights:
Quarry Hill Winery & Orchard, 8403 Mason Road
Redhead Ciderhouse, 8019 State Route 113 East
Catawba Island:
Gideon Owen Wine Company, 3845 E. Wine Cellar Road (Port Clinton)
Twin Oast Brewing, 3630 N.E. Catawba Road
Helena:
Chateau Winery & Vineyard, 525 SR 635
Kelleys Island:
Crooked Tree Vineyard, 715 E. Lakeshore Drive
Kelley’s Island Wine Co., 418 Woodford Road
Monarch Winery, 604 Division St.
Marblehead:
Rocky Point Winery, 111 W. Main St.
Norwalk:
D & D Smith Winery, 401 W. Main St.
Sandy Ridge Vineyards and Mercantile, 180 State Route 61 East
Put-in-Bay/South Bass Island:
Heineman’s Winery and Crystal Cave, 978 Catawba Ave.
Put-in-Bay Winery, 392 Bayview Ave.
Sandusky:
Bait House Brewery, 223 Meigs St.
CLAG Brewing Company, 216 Columbus Ave.
Everwild Spirits, 212 Hancock St.
Firelands Winery, 917 Bardshar Rd.
Saucy Brew Works, 215 E. Water St.
Vermilion:
Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 State Route 60
Wellington:
Heron Creek Wine and Brady Vineyards of Ohio, 52158 Griggs Road West