Napa Travel Guide
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Napa Valley is among the premier wine growing regions of the world. An estimated five million tourists pass through each year, visiting wineries, dining at luxurious restaurants, and sampling Napa's relaxed lifestyle. Napa The city of Napa is largest in the county, yet it's possibly the community least connected to the vinicultural image the world has … Read Napa introduction
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River Terrace Inn
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Escape to the heart of the Wine Country at the River Terrace Inn, a luxury boutique hotel centrally located in Napa next to the Wine Train and COPIA (American …
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One of owner/chef Jan Birnbaum's first jobs in the restaurant trade was at K-Paul's Kitchen in New Orleans. The influence shows in the menu at this Louisiana native's terrific Wine Country establishment. How else to explain the Crawfish …
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i am only 18 so it was briliant .great night life
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Introduction
Rolling mountains harbor Napa Valley's legendary terroir , which bursts with wildflowers in spring and golden vineyards in fall. Farming towns boast endless outdoor fun and natural hot springs with alleged curative powers. Napa town - the valley's financial, if not cultural, center - is a great …
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Calistoga Calistoga is probably the prettiest town in Napa Valley. It retains a small-town feel, albeit with a gourmet-ified edge (would you like your mixed greens with bleu or goat cheese?); even the appellation 'Calistoga' is synonymous with the bubbly bottled water that brandishes its name. …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 582895 (Napa and Sonoma counties) Area : 6622km² Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial Electricity : 110V, 60Hz
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there By car: from San Francisco to Napa/Sonoma take Hwy 101 to Hwy 37 east. At the split take Hwy 121 north, then north again on Hwy 12 to Sonoma. For Napa, stay on Hwy 121, turning east, to Hwy 29 and turn north. We don't recommend bus travel to the Wine Country since, on arrival, you'll find …
Environment
Napa Valley is around 48 km (30mi) long. Two roads run from north to south along the valley: Hwy 29 (the St Helena Hwy) and the more scenic Silverado Trail, just a mile or two east. If you're driving, it's worth the effort to get away from these main arteries - in particular, the congestion on Hwy 29 can be …
History
Recent History In recent years the region's wineries have helped fuel an industry that contributes billions annually to the Californian economy. It has continued to produce wine that has earned the area the title of America's premium wine-producing area; Napa Valley is easily among the world's …
Weather
Napa Valley and Sonoma enjoy a decent Californian climate, but spring and fall are definitely the best times to visit, as summers tend to be hot and dusty (not to mention crowded). The September-November period combines fine weather with the grape harvest and the beginning of the wine-making …
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Overview of Napa Valley
California's Napa and Sonoma valleys are two of the most famous winegrowing regions in the world, and two of my favorite places to visit in the state. The workaday valleys that are a way of life for thousands of vintners are also the ultimate retreat for wine lovers and romantics. Hundreds of …
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