2 Best Sights in The Western Cape and Winelands, South Africa

Launched in 2010, Darling Brew has become one of the Western Cape's most-loved craft beer brands, and its walls are now lined with awards. The beers can be found at many local restaurants and bars, but it's more fun to visit the microbrewery. You can sample craft beers in the tasting room, which also serves typically South African snacks and meals. Some of the favorites include the Slow Beer, a refreshing, golden lager, and the Bone Crusher, a Belgian-style witbier. There's a kids' tasting option and a great play area for little ones.

Based in a converted old wine cellar, this complex between Franschhoek and Paarl can occupy a whole family for the afternoon. There's an award-winning craft brewery here, Soul Barrel, specializing in unique, barrel-aged beers, some fermented with yeast harvested from surrounding fynbos. The complex is also home to the tasting room of Painted Wolf Wines, best known for their spicy Shiraz, and Stillman Distillery, who make great gin. For kids and artsy types, you can design and paint a glass bowl at Fanglasstic, or just shop for some of their beautifully etched glassware. There's a restaurant on-site, as well as a kids' play area.