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Napa,
California
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Napa was founded
in 1847 as a river port. The historic downtown is being restored.
There are many Victorian homes that are colorfully painted, especially of
First Street.
Napa Valley,
which stretches north to Calistoga, is famous for its vineyards, cheese,
restaurants, shops, spas and resorts. You can ride a train or even a
hot air balloon to see the valley, but don't miss the shops. Chain
stores are not permitted in the valley. Everything is unique, special,
and a little pricey here.
September
and October are the busiest here, for the vineyards and shops. To avoid crowds, come January-March.
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Location
About 50 miles
from San Francisco
North of San Francisco Bay
Route 29
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Population
of Napa
About 73,000
Features
Bed and breakfast inns (many)
Cabin and condo rentals
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds
and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Hot air balloon rides
Hotels and vacation rentals in and near Napa
Limousine tours
Opera house (live performances)
Scenic antique railroad (3 hours with meal)
Spas
Tours of Vineyards
Victorian architecture
Wineries (many)
Hours
?
Festivals
January-March
(when the wild mustard is in bloom):
Mustard
Festival
May:
Napa Home and
Garden Show
July:
Home
Winemakers Classic
Napa Valley Classic (equestrian)
Napa Valley Shakespeare Festival
August:
Music
in the Vineyards
Napa Town and Country Fair
November:
Napa
Valley Wine Festival
(and
others)
Recommended
stay
1 day
(2 or 3
days to see the entire valley)
Tourist
information
Napa
Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.NapaValley.com
Arts
Council of Napa Valley
www.ArtsCouncilNapaValley.org
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to and from California
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