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Take These Napa Valley Wine Tours This Winter

Are you thinking about taking Napa Valley Wine Tours sometime in 2020? Great idea! And, the sooner the better. Though it may not be obvious at first glance, winter is one of the best times to visit Napa Valley. The vineyards are barren, as bud break … Read more
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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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Live Music at the Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar in Napa

The summer season is upon us, and the crowds are heating up in downtown Napa. Wine tasting and enjoying the beautiful vineyards in Napa Valley are no doubt the summer's leading attraction, but there's a lot more to discover about Napa Valley than the… Read more
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Discover Downtown Napa's Hidden Treasures

It's no secret that Napa Valley gets crowded during the summer months. Sometimes the roads are congested, and the regions most popular tasting rooms are over-flowing with people in town sampling wine from the region's top producers. There's an easier… Read more
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Explore Napa's Culinary Institute of America

It's easy to eat and drink well when you come to Napa. The restaurant scene here has undergone a dramatic transformation from what it once was. Napa is now unquestionably a foodie destination. However, great culinary experiences don't stop at local r… Read more
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Discover the Los Carneros Wine Region

The beautiful Candlelight Inn Bed and Breakfast in Napa is the perfect place to stay when you're ready for some wine tasting in northern California. Our Inn is located at the gateway to the Los Carneros Wine Region, which is unique in that it is part… Read more
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Finding the Nightlife in Downtown Napa

With a wide variety of activities to enjoy, such as wine tasting, culinary classes and events, shopping, hiking, biking, and more, life certainly stays interesting in Napa Valley. Though most people certainly come here for the abundant wineries, vine… 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

Napa Valley Wine Tours and Tastings

Napa Valley is a world-class destination, known primarily for its abundant vineyards and wineries, spectacular cuisine, romantic atmosphere, and the scenic surroundings along the beautiful Napa River. Enjoying a romantic wine tour through Napa Valley… Read more

Exclusive Napa Tours

Any tourist can come to the Napa or Sonoma valleys and stop at whatever winery catches their attention along Highway 29, the Silverado Trail, or Highway 12. The tourist with the more advanced palette can easily find shuttle tours that reduce some of … Read more