Historic Napa, California - The Soul of Napa Valley
The vibrant, eclectic heart of Napa Valley, full of charm and culture, Historic Downtown Napa is bustling with attractions, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, theaters, shops, art galleries, tours and historic landmarks. Indulge in more than 20 wine tasting rooms and fantastic gourmet dining. Explore Downtown Napa’s shops, tasting rooms, events, and unique attractions such as Oxbow Public Market, Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa Premium Outlets, Napa Valley Expo and Napa Valley Opera House. Discover the 19th century and Art Deco architecture throughout this timeless riverfront town.
Enjoy shopping at delightful wine and food shops, clothing boutiques, antique emporiums, and home stores. Check out the Chef’s Market, an outdoor food, wine and entertainment extravaganza with food and wine tastings from Napa Valley restaurants and wineries, cooking demonstrations by Napa's acclaimed chefs, food vendors, farm fresh produce, three musical stages, and entertainment. Surrounded by over 250 wineries, downtown Napa is a spectacular wine country destination and River Terrace Inn is at the heart of all the action!
Napa Valley Attractions & Things To Do
Napa Valley Wine Train.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a delicious wine tasting and culinary experience, and a relaxing 3-hour journey through California's scenic Wine Country. Enjoy elegant rail travel and gourmet food and wine in lavishly restored vintage Pullman railcars. Leaving from historic Napa and traveling to St. Helena and back, you’ll experience a 36-mile wine tour through Napa Valley's picturesque vineyards and past world-renowned wineries. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers brunch, luncheon and dinner trips, as well as theme events, such as Murder Mystery Dinners, Appellation Dinners, which feature wines from specific regions, Vintner Luncheons, featuring winemakers, and dinner tours with concert performances. This is a spectacular Napa Valley experience. For reservations, call (707) 253-2111 or visit www.napavalley.com.
Oxbow Public Market.
Located in downtown Napa's Oxbow District, the Oxbow Public Market is a riverfront shopping and dining destination featuring specialty merchants and vendors with artisanal food, wine, crafts and garden products. Whether looking for a superb bottle of wine, a picnic basket, take-out, a gourmet meal, riverfront patio dining, an eclectic shopping experience, or a Napa Valley adventure tour, Oxbow is a delightful experience. Browse the artisanal goods, wine and food of local merchants and artisans who support sustainable agriculture. Enjoy a glass of wine and artisan cheeses as the serene river floats by. Shop the fresh produce stands and discover the bounty of Napa Valley. Grab an organic ice cream cone and stroll the River Walk. Visit www.oxbowpublicmarket.com.
[Top] Napa Valley Opera House.
Located in downtown Napa, the beautifully restored Napa Valley Opera House is a historic treasure showcasing world-renowned artists, performers and musicians. Since 1879 this magnificent theater has entertained and inspired the people of Napa Valley with exciting opera performances, concerts -jazz, classical, rock and country - comedy and family shows. Located a half mile from the hotel, this landmark venue features world-class musicians and special events. The Café Theatre hosts jazz, blues, Latin and traditional music in a cabaret setting. The historic Mondavi Theatre presents national theatrical performances and musical reviews. For upcoming shows, call (707) 226-7372 or visit www.nvoh.org.
Di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature.
Located on 217 beautiful acres, di Rosa Preserve is a natural oasis featuring one of the largest and most significant Bay Area art collections in the world. Encompassing beautiful vineyards, olive trees, a 35 acre lake, and a natural wildlife preserve, di Rosa Preserve features over 2,000 works of art by more than 800 artists displayed in harmony with nature - in magnificent outdoor arenas, a 130-year old winery-turned-residence, an ancient olive grove and on the lake. The Greenhouse Gallery features a diversity of changing exhibitions. Explore Milliken Peak and stunning habitats of oak woodland, native grasses, ferns, herbs and wildflowers. Gaze at the abundant wildlife, including Canada Geese, Blue Heron, Snowy Egrets and the Preserve's peacocks. Visit www.dirosaart.org.
[Top] Jarvis Conservatory.
Opened in 1995, Jarvis Conservatory provides training and workshops for artists. A magnificent theater and an acoustic marvel with 220 seats, the Conservatory is dedicated to teaching and performing serious art forms, including dance, film, music and puppetry. Workshops in Zarzuela, Opera and French Baroque Dances are continuously part of the programs offered. Check out the Art Film showings on Saturday Nights at the Conservatory theater and the Saturday Opera Night featuring singers from around the San Francisco Bay Area on the first Saturday of each month. Activities of the Jarvis Conservatory also include workshops and performances in chamber music and puppetry. Don’t miss the annual Holiday Choral Ensemble. Visit www.jarvisconservatory.com.
Downtown Napa Tasting Rooms.
Stroll to over 20 charming tasting rooms, salons, wine collectives and wine bars in downtown Napa. Taste exquisite wines from Napa Valley’s boutique wineries and innovative winemakers. Start your Napa wine tasting adventure with the Taste Napa Downtown card. For $20 bucks you can sample unique wines at 14 tasting rooms and wine bars in Downtown Napa. Sample fine Napa wines at Vintner's Collective, JV Wines & Tasting Bar, The Bounty Hunter & Wine Bar, Wineries of Napa Valley, GustavoThrace, Ceja Vineyards, Stonehedge Winery, Back Room Wines, Folio Enoteca & Winery, Mason Cellars, Napa General Store, Robert Craig Wine Cellar, Silo's, TASTE at Oxbow, Trahan Winery & Olabisi Winery Tasting Room, Ubuntu Annex, and X Winery.
[Top] Napa Valley Exposition.
Nestled in downtown Napa, the Napa Valley Exposition is home to the annual Napa Town & Country Fair and a state-of-the-art Bingo Emporium. The Expo hosts a variety of year-round trade shows, rodeos, dinners, dances, fundraisers, concerts and events. The Expo features more than 31,000 square feet of showroom space in four buildings, equipped with modern technology and commercial kitchens, and outdoor exhibit space in the heart of Napa Valley Wine Country! Visit www.napavalleyexpo.com
Napa Valley Museum - Yountville.
The Napa Valley Museum promotes the cultural and environmental heritage of Napa Valley. The museum’s changing exhibits represent a wide range of subjects from fine arts to history to natural science. The museum presents exciting exhibits and events that entertain and educate the local community and visitors to Napa Valley. The permanent exhibit The Land and People of the Napa Valley features the geography, geology, viticulture, wine, transportation, hot springs, native people and pioneers of Napa Valley. Visit www.napavalleymuseum.org.
[Top] Sharpstein Museum.
Calistoga - The Sharpstein Museum features beautiful murals created by Ben Sharpsteen, one of Walt Disney's most fabulous cartoonists and animators, as well as pioneering artifacts of early California history. The attached Sam Brannan Cottage offers unique architecture and period furnishings. Call (707) 942-5911.
Old Faithful Geyser of California.
Calistoga - One of the most famous Faithful Geysers in the world, this natural extravaganza of erupting boiling hot water takes place about every 30 to 40 minutes, shooting thousands of gallons of water 60 feet into the air. Old Faithful appears as a shallow pool of water until the main attraction. With Mount St. Helena in the background, the atmosphere offers an idyllic setting for family outings and picnics.
[Top] Petrified Forest.
Calistoga - This beautiful forest takes you back 3 million years as you follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood trees in a grove in the Napa Valley wine country. The Petrified Forest was created 3.5 million years ago when Mount St. Helena erupted and buried the giant trees in volcanic ash. Take a ½-mile walking tour of the spectacular upper meadow and learn about the volcanic activity and forest petrification. A 100 foot-high Ash Fall contains deposits of volcanic material. See rare native wildflowers, live oaks, crystals, and visit the scenic overview of Mount St. Helena. The park is a perfect setting for adventure sports like hiking and biking.
Six Flags Marine World - Vallejo.
A combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme park, Six Flags Marine World this features over 25 rides, shows, live entertainment, games, shows, and attractions for the whole family. Enjoy exciting thrill rides, such as Zonga, kid’s attractions, such as Looney Tunes Seaport, and a unique animal zoo where you can meet dolphins, sharks, sea lions, reptiles, giraffes and safari animals. Visit http://www.sixflags.com.
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