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No longer do you have to travel across the ocean to experience the feel of Tuscany! Located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, Running Hare Vineyard is a little slice of Italian heaven located in Southern Maryland. It is the perfect day trip destination for Marylanders, Washingtonians, and Virginians and offers a little something for everyone, including fine wine, wood-fired pizza, live music, craft beer, and, of course, the vineyard’s famous wine and boozy slushees. Enjoy all of these offerings surrounded by beautiful vistas of rolling hills and vines. You’ll feel as though you are in Italy, rather than in Southern Maryland, when you explore and see all that this gorgeous destination has to offer.
It is hard to believe you are in Southern Maryland when you visit this stunning destination.
The minute you arrive at the vineyard, you are sure to be impressed with the beautiful property. Take some time to just stop and enjoy the views — it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.
You’ll want to head to this Maryland vineyard’s tasting room area. This area is centrally located amongst the vines and is where you can enjoy some of Maryland’s finest wine.
Running Hare Vineyard also offers wine flights. With this option, you can choose from four wines to sample. Once you’ve tried all four, enjoy a full glass or bottle to truly give your taste buds a treat.
And, if you plan your visit during the weekend, you can enjoy a glass of wine, gorgeous vineyard views, and live music — the perfect weekend combination!
Not only does Running Hare Vineyard feature live music on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, but they also host various events throughout the year such as Oktoberfest, holiday costume parties, and Ladies' Night every Thursday.
If you want to try something a little different, head to this vineyard's Southern Maryland Biergarten. Here, you can try some of the best craft beers from local breweries, while also catching your favorite team on TV!
During your visit, not only can you relax in a gorgeous outdoor setting, but you'll also have quite a selection of craft beers to choose from including 16 draft taps, canned and bottled beers, and more.
And of course, you can’t visit Running Hare Vineyard without trying one of their famous wine slushees!
Children are always welcome to visit, but they must be supervised at all times. Dogs are also allowed as long as they are kept on a leash and all owners clean up after their furry friends.
With such beautiful landscapes and stunning buildings, this Maryland vineyard is the perfect place for any special occasion.
There are various areas you can rent year-round such as the Tuscan Villa, Hilltop Pavilion, and more! This is a beautiful location for wedding receptions, ceremonies, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries, and anything else you can imagine celebrating!
You deserve to get away but you don’t have to spend the time or money to travel to Tuscany. When you visit Running Hare Vineyard, you will feel like you are in paradise.
For more information on Running Hare Vineyard, including the Biergarten and venue rentals, visit its website. Make sure to follow its Facebook page for information on upcoming events, special menu items, and more.
Have you ever been to the Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland? If so, what did you enjoy most about this beautiful day trip destination? Let us know about your experiences in the comments! We’d love to hear from you.
