Pennsylvania has more winery scenery than most people realize, and some of the best spots come with a view that stretches across rows and rows of grapevines. If you love the idea of relaxing outdoors while the hills roll out in front of you, this list is for you.
From the Poconos to Lake Erie and down into Lancaster County, these seven stops all pair local wines with settings worth slowing down for. Grab a friend, pick a weekend, and let this be your reason to take the scenic route.
1. Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery, Stroudsburg, PA
Spread across roughly 100 acres in the heart of the Poconos, this farm has grown into far more than a single tasting bar. It produces wine, craft beer, and distilled spirits, all made locally.
The covered outdoor deck is the star here. Reserve a table and you get panoramic views of the vineyard rows and the surrounding mountains, which is exactly the kind of setting the headline promises.
Not everyone in your group needs to be a wine person either. You can order a flight, a glass, or a handcrafted cocktail, so beer fans and cocktail fans are covered too.
Food is available, prices stay reasonable, and dogs are welcome. Parking is free and on-site, so arrival is simple.
You will find it at 2332 Walters Rd, Stroudsburg. Hours run Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM.
Booking the deck ahead of time is the move if the view is your priority.
2. Galen Glen Winery, Andreas, PA
About 20 minutes from Jim Thorpe, this family farm winery leans European in style, crafting award-winning wines from grapes grown right on the estate. That estate-grown focus is a big part of what sets it apart.
Guided tastings are the way to experience it. Staff walk you through the wines, and you can also order by the glass or the bottle to enjoy while you take in the view.
The setting delivers on the promise of the list, with breathtaking views of Pennsylvania’s rolling hills stretching out beyond the vines.
Bring the dog if you like, since dogs are allowed inside, and parking is free. There is a bar on-site and a gender-neutral restroom, and delivery is offered as well.
One thing to plan around: this is a weekend spot. The winery is closed Monday through Thursday and open Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 PM.
You will find it at 255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas.
3. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, Saylorsburg, PA
Here is a fun detail you will not find at most wineries: the estate overlooks a Christmas tree farm alongside its own sprawling vineyards. That combination gives the property a distinct look through the seasons.
The goal at this working winery is simple, aiming for world-class wine in a relaxing atmosphere with attentive service. A bar on-site keeps the pours coming.
Dogs are allowed inside, which makes it easy to bring your four-legged companion along for the afternoon.
If you prefer a quieter visit, aim for early in the week. Weekdays tend to be calm, while Saturday afternoon into the evening is the busiest stretch.
Parking options are flexible, with free lot and street spots plus paid choices if the free ones fill up. The address is 239 Blue Ridge Rd, Saylorsburg, and hours run Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM.
4. Grandview Vineyard, Mount Joy, PA
Down in Lancaster County, this family-owned vineyard puts the focus on growing and producing premium Pennsylvania wines. The menu is deliberately broad, running from crisp dry whites to full-bodied reds and a lineup of semi-sweet and sweet options.
That range makes it an easy pick when your group cannot agree on one style. Daily tastings in the tasting room let you sample your way through.
Live entertainment is part of the draw here. Music plays every Friday and Saturday evening, and lite fare is available to keep you comfortable while you settle in.
The property also handles events and works as a wedding venue, so the grounds are set up for gatherings.
Find it at 1489 Grandview Rd, Mount Joy. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 2 to 7 PM, Thursday 2 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday noon to 9 PM, and closed Sunday.
Parking is free in the lot and on the street, and Saturday afternoon into evening is the busiest window.
5. Penns Woods Winery, Chadds Ford, PA
Four decades of winemaking experience sit behind the bottles at this Chadds Ford winery, run by a father-and-daughter team who craft award-winning wines from Pennsylvania-grown grapes.
Their reach goes well beyond the tasting room. You can find their wines in restaurants around Philadelphia and its suburbs, and a limited selection turns up at state stores, but the full offering is only here at the source.
The tasting room aims for an all-around vineyard experience. Weekends bring live music, food and wine pairings, and other events, so there is usually a reason to linger.
The winery is welcoming, listed as LGBTQ+ friendly with a gender-neutral restroom, and dogs are allowed. Parking is free in the lot and on the street.
You will find it at 124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford. Hours are Monday noon to 6 PM, closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday noon to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday noon to 7 PM, and Sunday noon to 6 PM.
Saturday afternoon is the peak time.
6. Mazza Vineyards, North East, PA
Winemaking here goes all the way back to 1972, and the winery bills itself as Pennsylvania’s premier winery for good reason. It has spent decades blending the art and science of the craft.
Sitting along the Lake Erie Wine Country corridor in North East, it puts you right among the estate vines. That location is part of what makes this stretch of Pennsylvania so popular with wine travelers.
Service runs seven days a week, which is a real convenience compared to the weekend-only spots on this list. You can order tasting flights or wine by the bottle or glass whenever you drop in.
A bar on-site keeps things simple, and the pace is easygoing on quieter afternoons and evenings midweek.
The address is 11815 E Lake Rd, North East. Hours run Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday noon to 4:30 PM.
If you want a mellow visit, weekday evenings tend to be the calmest.
7. Cellar’54, North East, PA
Set right in the vineyards off the shores of Lake Erie Wine Country, this family-owned and operated winery keeps things personal and approachable. The lineup covers a variety of crowd-pleasing wines.
Being tucked into the vines is the whole point. You get to sip on site with the rows right around you, which is exactly the kind of view this list is built on.
Flexibility is a nice bonus. Beyond the tasting room, the winery offers online purchases, wine pickups, and local deliveries, so you can bring a bottle home even after you leave.
A bar on-site handles the pours, and parking is free.
Look for it at 9368 W Law Rd, North East, a short hop from the other Lake Erie wineries. Hours are Monday through Friday noon to 5 PM, Saturday noon to 9 PM, and Sunday noon to 4 PM.
The longer Saturday hours make it a strong choice if you want to stretch the afternoon into the evening.
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