Napa Valley Activities

Calistoga (27 mi)
Located at the foot of Mount St. Helena, Calistoga is the spa capital of Napa Valley, and the only town in the area with an appreciable nightlife. Best known for its geothermal hot springs, mineral water and California’s Old Faithful Geyser, Calistoga has maintained its small town atmosphere despite the many tourists that visit every year. Visit Calistoga website

COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts (1.0 mi)
500 First Street | Napa, CA | 800-512-6742 | 707-259-1600
Through lively programs, classes, exhibitions and demonstrations, the Center explores American culture, highlighting American innovations and investigating our distinctive approach to food and drink. COPIA brings the general public and enthusiasts together with leading vintners, chefs, gardeners and artists to explore and celebrate wine, food, gardens and the arts. Visit COPIA website

Culinary Institute of America (20.5 mi)
2555 Main Street | St. Helena, CA 94559 | 707-967-1100
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the only residential college in the world devoted entirely to culinary education. Currently there are two campuses, one in New York and the other here in Napa Valley. The CA campus (Greystone) offers a variety of educational culinary courses for foodservice professionals, certificates, and career discovery programs for aspiring culinarians. Visit the campus, its restaurants, and the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the passions of chefs, farmers and winemakers.
Visit The Culinary Institute of America website

Di Rosa Preserve (3. 2 mi)
5200 Carneros Highway | Napa, CA 94558 | 707-226-5991
The Di Rosa Preserve is Wine Country’s ultimate art experience, and features three art galleries, an indoor sculpture meadow, and a 35-acre lake. The collection hosts beautiful works of art in picturesque surroundings. Vineyards, olive trees and a 35 acre lake are all part of this natural oasis.
Visit Di Rosa Preserve website

Glass Gallery
815 Main Street | Napa, CA 94559 | 707.253.7763
Glass Gallery brings an extensive selection of superb contemporary glass art to the Napa Valley. "G" Gallery features the work of 20+ artists from the Napa, Sonoma and Bay Area with many artists from as far a field as Italy, Canada, New York and the Czech Republic. The ongoing works include one of a kind sculpture, jewelry, kiln formed vessels, hand blown vase & stemware, architectural glass furniture, lighting and custom glass from both established and emerging artisans.

Jarvis Conservatory (1.4 mi)
1711 Main Street | Napa, CA 94558 | 707-255-5445
A converted historic winery, the conservatory opened in 1995 to provide training and support for artists. Zarzuela Opera and French Baroque Dances are continuously part of the programs offered at the Jarvis Conservatory. Visit Jarvis Conservatory website

Marshall's Farm Honey (9.6 mi)
159 Lombard Road | American Canyon, CA 94503 | 707-556-8088
The Marshall’s Farm offers the finest in natural and organic gourmet honeys from the San Francisco Bay Area and welcomes groups or individual tours. Learn from the beekeeper how honey is processed, and after the tour visit the tasting room and shop in the country store for a wide selection of products. Visit Marshall's Farm Honey website

Napa Valley Museum (2.4 mi)
55 Presidents Circle | Yountville, CA 94599 | 707-944-0500
The Napa Valley Museum is dedicated to promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of the Napa Valley. Changing exhibits represent a wide range of subjects from fine arts, to history, to natural science. The museum is committed to presenting exhibits that will entertain and educate the local community and visitors to Napa Valley.
Visit Napa Valley Museum website

Napa Valley Opera House (1.3 mi)
1030 Main Street | Napa, CA 94559 | 707-226-7372
The café theatre at the Napa Valley Opera House is the pride of Napa Valley. Restored in 2003, this landmark hosts everything from top quality jazz, blues, Latin music, and traditional music, in addition to opera and family programming. Their year-round calendar of events showcases excellence in the performing arts for all audiences. Visit Napa Valley Opera House website

Napa Valley Wine Train (1.3 mi)
1275 McKinstry Street | Napa, CA 94559 | 800-427-4124 | 707-253-2111
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a unique and memorable combination of wine tasting, a delicious culinary experience, and a relaxing journey through California's historic and scenic Wine Country. The Napa Valley Wine Train began as the Napa Valley Railroad Company in 1864, and became the Napa Valley Wine Train in 1987. The Wine Train typically offers three hour, 36 mile wine tours starting from $59.50 through the United States' premiere wine growing region, leaving from historic Napa and traveling to St. Helena and back. Visit Napa Valley Wine Train website

Old Faithful Geyser of California (29.3 mi)
1299 Tubbs Lane | Calistoga, CA 94515 | 707-942-6463
One of the best known Faithful Geysers in the world, this is a natural timed event, erupting boiling hot water approximately every 30 minutes night and day and shooting water 60 feet into the air. Visit Old Faithful Geyser website

Petrified Forest (31.7 mi)
4100 Petrified Forest Road | Calistoga, CA 94515 | 707-942-6667
Geologists call this attraction one of the world’s finest examples of a Pliocene fossil forest. A beautiful venue takes visitors back 3 million years, to follow the trail left by petrified redwood trees. The park also offers a perfect setting for adventure sports like hiking and biking. Visit Petrified Forest website

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park (35 mi)
Hwy 29, 7 miles north of Calistoga | Calistoga, CA 94515 | 707-942-4575
In 1880, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped, spent his honeymoon here. Nothing remains of his cabin, although the site is identified on the trail to the summit of Mount St. Helena. Those that make the five-mile hike to the summit can enjoy a view of much of the Bay Area. On clear days, Mount Shasta can be glimpsed, 192 miles away.
Visit Robert Louis Stevenson State Park website

Safari West Wildlife Preserve (35.6 mi)
3115 Porter Creek Road | Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | 800-616-2695
The preserve is a 400-acre wildlife sanctuary providing the spirit of Africa in the heart of wine country with guided open-air vehicle and walking tours. See more than 400 exotic mammals and birds.
Visit Safari West Wildlife Preserve website

Sharpsteen Museum (27.4 mi)
1311 Washington Street | Calistoga, CA 94515 | 707-942-5911
The Sharpsteen Museum's permanent exhibits are designed to present the history of the upper Napa Valley, from its pre-history to post World War I with an emphasis on people and changes brought by the period of U.S. emigration and development. In addition to its many historical exhibits, the museum uses unique and extraordinarily extensive dioramas to depict Calistoga during its period as the elegant 1860s Hot Springs resort developed by pioneer, promoter, publisher, entrepreneur, and California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan. Special exhibits which change quarterly reflect the varied interests of the people of the valley.
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Silverado Trail (6 mi)
Established in 1852, the Silverado Trail stretches along the valley’s east side. With frequent rewarding views, the Silverado Trail skirts most of the towns, passing by more than 35 wineries. Along the way visitors can stop at small wineries for tours and tastings. Visit Silverado Trail website

St. Helena (19 mi)
St. Helena is a charming vibrant town in the heart of Napa Valley, offering visitors world-famous wineries and an amazing array of restaurants. St. Helena’s shops offer a wonderful collection of clothes, gifts, antiques.
Visit St. Helena website

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