It seems that when some men hear “wine country” they think “romantic vacation on my best behavior”. Which may be fun for some people, but we're guessing the average Joe prefers to relax while on vacation.
Did you know that Paso Robles is a killer relaxation and adventure destination?
Yep.
Manly men everywhere should breathe a sigh of relief and pack their Bug Out bags to head for Paso.
If you or someone you know is planning a man-only vacation, know that Paso Robles is the rarest of vacation destinations: there is killer food, delicious wine and beer AND tons of fun here.
There are also some pretty well-kept recreational secrets, so you can tell your mother-in-law you’re going wine tasting with your friends from college and not have to cop to the fact that you’ll be acting like tall children, grinning with glee all weekend long.
Manly Adventures:
Ziplining at Santa Margarita Ranch www.margarita-adventures.com
Cloud Climbers Jeep Wine Tours www.ccjeeps.com
F/18 Flight Simulator www.ewarbirds.org
Hunter Ranch Golf Course www.hunterranchgolf.com
River Oaks Hot Springs Spa www.riveroakshotsprings.com
Paint Ball and Hot Springs www.franklinhotsprings.com
Cycling/Surfing/Kayaking/StandUp Paddling www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
Manly Food:
Firestone Walker Taproom: Killer food, tons of great beer and it feels like you're inside of a beer tank. www.firestonebeer.com/tap-room-restaurant
Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse – Giant steaks and baked potatores never go out of style at this historic spot. And there are Longhorn bull horns on the wall of the bar. www.pasoroblesinn.com.
Thomas Hill Organics – One of the best burgers in all the land, plus killer everything-else if you’re so inclined. www.thomashillorganics.com
Villa Creek – Cool atmosphere, hot salsa, interesting bar crowd; things are good here. www.villacreek.com.
Paso Robles is the home of Firestone Walker Brewery and they do tours and have a restaurant.
Yes, you can call this Manly Mecca.
And there's more. A handful of events happen here each year that welcome women and make a great excuse to grab some buddies and get out of Dodge.
Upcoming Manly Events:
Winemakers Cookoff – Local winemakers BBQ up vittles and compete for your votes. The really competitive ones bribe you and it’s all for a good cause. There’s wine. August 11, 2012. www.winemakerscookoff.com
Paso Robles Classic Car Show Weekend - 3 days of classic cars including a Cruise, Show & Shine and BBQ. Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 1, 2012. www.visitpaso.com
Crush and Roll West – This is a cigar festival. There’s beer and wine. ‘Nuff said. September 8-9, 2012. www.crushandrollwest.com
Aviation Day – $20 gets you entry into the Estrella Warbird Museum, radio controlled flight aircraft and Warbird demonstrations and more. September 29, 2012. www.pasoairshow.org
Pioneer Day - The longest parade of tractors and farming equipment you’ll ever hope to see takes place October 6, 2012. Free bean feed in the park afterward. www.pasoroblespioneerday.org
Garagiste Festival – The term “garagiste” was originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot wine makers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow the “rules.” Now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. Who’s laughing now, Francois? November 10, 2012. www.pasogaragiste.com
The Art of Manliness blog suggests never leaving the house without a Get Home Bag… here’s how to build yours. Let’s hope you have no need of it on your next trip to Paso.
For more information on visiting Paso Robles, go to www.travelpaso.com
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