Tours

Napa Valley is filled with wineries, spas and fabulous restaurants, all located in lovely natural surroundings.

St. Helena Stop by the St. Helena Farmer's Market, where you're sure to find some of the most fresh and delicious produce in the area. The Charles Krug Winery is the oldest in the Valley, and the St. Supery Vineyards & Winery is just as well-respected. Be sure to tour both and do some sampling. Check out the historic wheat mill at Bale Grist Mill State Park, then dine at the award-winning Terra.

Robert Mondavi Winery The Robert Mondavi Winery, started by arguably the most important figure in Napa winemaking history, the Hess Collection Winery and the Bouchaine Vineyards are all located close to one another, making a trip to each an easy option. Dine at the popular Bistro Don Giovanni. Also take the opportunity to catch a Napa Valley Symphony Performance.

Clos du Bois Winery There are as many wineries in Sonoma as there are in Napa. Notable among them are the Clos du Bois Winery, the Robert Young Estate Winery and the J Rochioli Vineyards & Winery. Have a fabulous dinner at the Hilltop Dining Room or the Foothill Cafe.

Old Town The Napa Valley Opera House was restored recently, although it is no longer functional. Visit the historic Stag's Leap Wine Cellars nearby. If you're a mountain bike enthusiast, you will like rocky Skyline Wilderness Park, famed for its rough terrain. The shopping and fine restaurants, such as Pearl, make Old Town a tourist hot spot.

Silverado Museum The Silverado Museum hosts an exhibit of 8,000 Robert Louis Stevenson's manuscripts and belongings. Fans of ghost story writer Ambrose Bierce will want to see the display and perhaps even stay at the Ambrose Bierce House, now a bed and breakfast. In nearby Calistoga, you'll find the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and the famed Old Faithful Geyser. Enjoy the traditional Italian fare at Bosko's Ristorante.

Seeing Napa Valley on wheels is the preferred option, since so many of its attractions are spread out.

Bike Tours St. Helena Cyclery Tour (+1 707 963 7736/ http://www.sthelenacyclery.com/ ) Napa Valley Cyclery Tour (+1 707 255 3377) Backroads Bicycle Tours (+1 510 527 1555)

Wine Tours Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery Tours (+1 800 782 4266/ http://neibaumcoppola.com/ ) Wine Train Tour ( +1 707 253 2111/ http://www.winetrain.com/ ) St. Supery Vineyards & Winery Tours (+1 707 963 4507/ http://www.stsupery.com/ ) Robert Mondavi Winery Tours (+1 888 766 6328/ http://www.robertmondaviwinery.com ) Hess Collection Winery Tours (+1 877 707 4377/ http://www.hesscollection.com/ )

Train Tours Wine Train Tour ( +1 707 253 2111/ http://www.winetrain.com/ )

Jeep Tours Wine Country Jeep Tours ( +1 800 539 5337 )

Balloon Tours Napa Valley Balloons (+1 707 253 2224) Balloons Above the Valley (+1 707 253 2222)

Glider Tours Calistoga Gliders ( +1 707 942 5000 )