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Vines, wines and the people who love them are central to the economy of Napa Valley. Other treats for taste buds are in store, too, in the form of local olive oils, tomatoes, cheeses and mustard. The other senses are catered for with a vibrant visual arts scene. Rent a car or book a taxi or limousine to get between sights safely. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an unusual way to experience the views and vintages. A relaxing array of spas and mud baths and the Old Faithful geyser are attractions in Calistoga.
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1. Lake Berryessa
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Lake Berryessa is one of Northern California's largest man-made lakes, with 20,000 surface acres and 165 miles of shoreline.
Reviewed By northstatecurators - Maidstone, United Kingdom
It’s become a custom, almost a ritual, to buy breakfast from somewhere in Yountville or St Helena and drive to the lake to eat it whilst gazing over the water to the tree covered hills in the distance. Lake Berryessa is about 30 mins from St Helena on a really scenic route. We arrive around 9 a.m. and there was not another single person in sight to interrupt the glory of mother nature. It is truly stunning, especially as the weather was clear, the sky bright blue, though it was quite cold. If you are minded for something more to eat or intend staying all day, there are picnic facilities. The layout of the roads through the shoreline have recently been improved and make driving through a breeze, though it always was! Well worth the short drive.
2. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Built in 1846, this water-powered mill served Napa Valley's farmers who brought their wheat grain and dried corn to the mill to be ground into flour and meal. Bale Grist Mill has one of the largest waterwheels in the country and still mills grain the old-fashioned way! Visitors can take home organic wheat flour, cornmeal or polenta. Come enjoy what was once a vital part of rural life!
Reviewed By Number9 - Napa Valley, United States
For a small fee you get a wonderful tour and presentation of how the pioneers of California supplemented their meals with baked goods. the presentation includes the history and workings of the mill and a live demonstration of the milling process. Be sure to stay on the path from the parking lot to the mill because the surrounding woods are full of poison oak. Not to worry, just keep on the straight and narrow. Before you leave, pick up a bag of souvenir flour ground on site, take it home and back some bread or a pie you will be amazed at the flavor and freshness. I obtained some to bake a pie with local Gravenstein apples, what a treat!
3. Napa Valley Paddle
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Napa Valley Paddle offers the broadest curriculum of water sports in Napa and Sonoma counties, specializing in the largely undiscovered northern reach of San Pablo Bay. Trips are offered on the Napa River, the Carneros Wildlife Preserve and Petaluma River.
4. Bothe-Napa State Park
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Located in beautiful Napa Valley wine country, Bothe-Napa Valley offers year-round camping for tents, RVs, bikes, walk-ins and now YURTS! Day visitors enjoy picnicking, hiking trails and a seasonal swimming pool. Large picnic grounds are available for group events. Stop in at our Visitor Center in the 1860s Tucker House, and learn about the park's first homestead families - trail maps available. Hikes range from easy, shady strolls in the redwoods to longer hikes up to Coyote Peak with great views of the valley. Or, take a hike on the History Trail past the historic Pioneer Cemetery and on to our sister park, the Bale Grist Mill, where you can take a tour of an operating water powered mill built in 1846 that still grinds grain on the original stones!
Reviewed By joang82
Gorgeous trails by running creeks, right off of HWY 29 . Can be easy to miss but so worth the time to take a stroll or a longer hike. The last easter stand of redwoods the forests are a mix of bay, eucalyptus, pine and redwood. great trails, easy to navigate.
5. Sharpsteen Museum
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Ravenn2 - Napa, United States
Quite a good museum. Excellent displays of natural history, and the history of Napa Valley. Sharpsteen was an illustrator working with Disney. Some great displays.
6. Oakville Grocery
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4.5 based on 442 reviews
A country store well stocked with local products and provisions from purveyors of fine food and wines.
Reviewed By NorbG - San Clemente, United States
Visiting Oakville Grocery for lunch feels like stepping into a John Steinbeck novel. A vintage style building houses amazing hot or cold sandwich options, Wood-fired pizza and a huge selection of local wines. The outside patio provides a perfect place to enjoy your meal while looking out over acres of vineyards on either side of the road. Any visit to Napa must include a stop at Oakville Grocery.
7. Skyline Wilderness Park
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By 1stLadyrider - Prescott, United States
This is my first time back to the trails since the fires 2 years ago. At that time the fire came very close to the east side of Napa so I feared the park and trails were affected. They were not! The trails are still well maintained and provide good footing even through the steep sections. We hiked Lower Skyline and had fabulous views of the valley. This is a great place with a variety of trail options from easy to moderate difficulty.
8. Yountville Park
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By SMChico2 - Fairfield, United States
This is a hidden gem. Very peaceful - there were just a few kids playing there when we visited. A great place to stop and catch your breath after a hectic visit to some wineries.
9. Westwood Hills Park
10. Oxbow Public Market
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4.5 based on 1,190 reviews
Reviewed By Borntobewild-2
A great place for a variety of choices to sit and eat or take out. Great market ambience and part under roof so great in chilly weather. Informal and really cool!
