If you have some time and would like to see the different wineries, please see the below link for Napa Valley wineries, maps and other information. Also note that some wineries allow visitors by reservation only.
Napa Valley Vintners and NapaValley.com are great sites to get general information on Napa Valley and the wineries. They provide information such as wineries' hours of operation, locations, contact and pricing info for wine-tasting appointments, etc. If enough people come up earlier in the week, e.g. Wednesday or Thursday, we will plan a private, day-long wine tasting excursion, with private van/limo, etc. Let us know if you'd be interested in joining!
DINING
In addition to great wine, Napa Valley is also known for its restaurants:
French Laundry
6640 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
707.944.2380
Bouchon
6534 Washington St.
Yountville, CA 94599
707-944-8037
Bistro Jeanty
6510 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
707.944.0103
Napa Valley Grille
6795 Washington St.
Washington Square
Yountville, CA 94599
707.944.8686
Chandon Etoile Restaurant
1 California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599
800.736.2892
Brix
7377 St. Helena Hwy
Yountville, CA 94558
707.944.2749
Mustard's Grill
7399 St. Helena Hwy
Napa, CA 94558
707.944.2424
Bistro Don Giovanni
4110 Howard Lane
Napa, CA 94558
707.224.3300
Martini House
1245 Spring Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
707.963.2233
Taylors Refresher
933 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
Tra Vigne
1050 Charter Oak Avenue
St. Helena, CA 94574
707.963.4444
PICNICS
One of our favorite Napa Valley activities is a simple picnic. Many wineries have grounds where you can enjoy a nice quiet lunch. Do yourself a favor and stop by The Oakville Grocery Store or Dean & DeLuca for some delicious snacks.
Oakville Grocery
7856 St. Helena Highway
Oakville, CA 94562
707.944.8802
Dean & DeLuca
607 South St. Helena Highway
St. Helena, CA 94574
707.967.9980
GOLF
An excellent way to enjoy Napa's natural beauty is to play golf. Imagine spending an afternoon playing golf while surrounded by vineyards. For golf and wine-lovers, it doesn't get much better than this. We recommend you try one of Silverado Resort's two, 18-hole Napa Valley Wine Country golf courses, each in the distinctive style of their architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The 6,685-yard South Course challenges golfers with side-hill lies and more than a dozen water crossings, while the North Course stretches 6,900 yards but is occasionally more forgiving. For a Tee Time, call 800.362.4727 (tee times cannot be reserved over the Internet). Golf fees from April 14 - Oct 31, 2008 are $160, including a bucket of balls for practice.
The course at Eagle Vines Golf Club, with four sets of tee boxes to choose from, is a challenging yet playable test for golfers of all levels. The golf course was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Johnny Miller. The course has taken advantage of the natural beauties of Napa Valley by featuring rolling hills, majestic oak trees, ambling creeks, and working vineyards. Call 707.257.4470 for tee times and check here for rates.
Looking for a different course? Check here for a comprehensive list of Napa courses.
BIKING
St. Helena Cyclery rents bikes that you can use to take a scenic ride through Napa. Don't get stuck in traffic and since Napa Valley is only 5 miles wide and 30 miles long and relatively flat, it is a ride that anyone can enjoy.
BALLOON RIDES
If you aren't afraid of heights, come see Napa from above. There are many companies that provide hot air balloon tours and a few are listed here:
Napa Valley Balloons - 800-253-2224
Bonaventura Balloons - 800-FLY-NAPA
Calistoga Balloons - 707-942-5758
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Napa Valley has world class spa & resorts. From the natural mud baths of Calistoga to the natural geyser hot springs, Napa Valley has many choices for our visitors. Here is a Spa Link to give you all the information on the spas. Make an appointment and get pampered.
The Villagio Spa, also on The Vintage Estate, has a great spa.
OLIVE OIL PRODUCERS
You can either take olive oil tours or stop by some of the shops and buy some oil. Sample dozens of amazing oils and even bottle your own. Great wine needs great food.
Olivier Napa Valley - 707-967-8777
St. Helena Olive Oil Company - 707-967-1003Great Olive Tours - 707-968-9978
Napa Valley Olive Oil Manufacturing - 707-963-4173
Poplar Hill Olive Oil Company - 707-963-2410
AND FINALLY...
You may want to check out the Old Faithful Geyser of California (707-942-6463) and watch it erupt. There are also a few museums out there. Swing by the Napa Valley Museum (707-944-0500) or the Silverado Museum (707-963-3757).
Wherever you go and whatever you do, we can't wait to see you in the wine country for the weekend!
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