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It's Time for Romance on the Napa Valley Wine Train!

As we settle into the slower winter months in Napa Valley, we're finding that romance is on our mind. It's on the hearts and minds of those at the Napa Valley Wine Train, too. If you're looking for something romantic to do this winter, now is the per… Read more
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See Why Live Music at Blue Note Napa is a Must-Do!

There's so much more to Napa's wine country than good food and wine. Take, for example, the many spectacular live music performances at Blue Note Napa, the premier live music venue and jazz club in downtown Napa. In fact, this venue is so good that i… Read more
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3 Reasons to Attend the Napa Valley Film Festival in 2019

If you've always wanted to attend the Napa Valley Film Festival but never quite found the time to do so, this is the year to make it happen. The 2019 Napa Valley Film Festival is going to be spectacular, but it's not the only reason to visit us this … Read more
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Experience the Arts in April

Spring is finally here, and we can hardly wait for the exciting things Napa has in store for the next few months. The Arts, in every form imaginable, have long been a central aspect of life in California's Napa Valley. April is, by far, the most crea… Read more
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Fresh From the Farmers Market

Sometimes, there's nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning and heading to your local farmers market. Napa Valley, where the farm-to-table movement was born, is no exception when it comes to having exceptional farmers markets. Where else c… Read more
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Summer Concerts Liven up Napa

Napa is an extremely popular vacation destination during the hot summer months, as is often evidenced by the busy traffic and crowded wineries and tasting rooms up and down the valley. There are a few secrets to enjoying Napa during the summer months… Read more
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Unique Experiences in Napa Valley

Though it's easy to find reasons to visit Napa Valley at various times throughout the year, spring certainly offers something extraordinary. The warmth of the sun feels good after a winter indoors, the weather is mild and enjoyable, and nature is wak… Read more
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Explore the Oxbow Public Market

[caption id="attachment_3670" align="alignleft" width="301"] By star5112 (JOH_5792) [CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons[/caption]A visit to the Oxbow Public Market should be at the top of list of things to do and see in Napa. It's located in the Oxbo… Read more
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6 Reasons to Visit Napa This Fall

There are always plenty of reasons to visit Napa, and really it doesn't matter what time of year you come. The wine is always flowing, the food is always delicious, and the people and towns always provide a welcoming and relaxing backdrop to any vaca… Read more

Fall Activities in Napa Valley

As we mentioned in our previous post, Napa Valley is right in the middle of another fantastic fall harvest season, which runs from August through October. The harvest months are unique in their offerings, from do it yourself grape stomping, wine blen… Read more