Napa Valley
Wine connoisseurs know that Napa Valley is the preeminent destination for those with a discerning palate. This lush California valley is home to more than 400 wineries and produces world-class wines, including the award-winning and highly coveted Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley isn't just a pleasant place to sip wine; it is a mecca for all things wine related. You can enjoy wine tours, chat` with master vintners, wander through vineyards, and, of course, enjoy an unrivaled culinary experience amid the striking beauty of the valley and surrounding hills.
Napa Valley is wine country and a favorite vacation spot for wine lovers and foodies. The winery owners, winemakers, and staff are devoted to giving guests a hedonistic adventure. Not surprisingly, Napa Valley sees a spike in visitors coinciding with the grape harvest season, from August to October, but thanks to California's balmy climate, Napa Valley is a year-round attraction. In fact, approximately 3.85 million people travel to this wine region each year.
Napa Location
Napa Valley is a 789-square-mile valley located fifty miles north of San Francisco between the Vaca and Mayacamas mountain ranges. Sacramento, the capital of California, is about 60 miles to the east of Napa Valley. Several airports serve Napa Valley including the Napa County Airport, located in the valley. Sonoma County Airport is a little more than 30 miles away, Buchanan Field Airport is 40 miles away, San Francisco International Airport is 70 miles away, Oakland International Airport is 63 miles away, and Sacramento International Airport is 75 miles away.
Napa Valley Attractions
Some must-sees in Napa Valley and downtown Napa include Castello di Amorosa, with its Tuscan-inspired castle, The French Laundry, for some of the best French cuisine this side of Paris, the Oxbow Public Market, a sunny, open-air farmer's market, and the Napa Valley Wine Train, a moving restaurant on a vintage locomotive that circles the valley. Indulge at the wineries' tasting rooms and restaurants, lounge poolside at one of the fabulous resorts, or, if you are feeling adventurous, take a hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley. Just be sure to pack your favorite bottle of wine.
University Art Museum
West Mitchel Canyon
Chimney Rock Golf Course (Historical)
Fir Canyon
Decke Canyon
Devils Gulch
Lagoon Valley
Boundary Oak Golf Course
Golden State Model Railroad Museum
Franklin Canyon Golf Course
Crane Canyon
Rohnert Park Stadium
Lewis Cellars
Vacaville Museum
Shadybrook Estate Winery
Sodaro Estate Winery
The Palisades
Luna Vineyards
Jewell Trail
Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum
Ross Trail
Negro Canyon
Yountville Hills
Hoisting Works Canyon
Zellerbach Playhouse
Arturo Trail
Bay View Trail
Seal Islands
Red Rock
Kimball Canyon
Cowan Meadow Trail
Vineyard Knolls Golf Course
Sunnyside Trail
Bull Tail Valley
Pleasants Valley
Yolanda Trail
Stem Trail
East Brother Lighthouse
Wood Island
Snag Island
Daglia Canyon
Kidd Canyon
Little Portuguese Canyon
Canada Pomponio
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