Category Archives: Activities
Five Fun Things to Do in the Napa Valley in May
Don’t just have a great time in the Napa Valley, have a phenomenal time! We suggest these five fun things to do in the Napa Valley in May. Enjoy! Five Fun Things to Do in the Napa Valley in May … Continue reading
Five fun things to do in the Napa Valley in April
Of course the main reason for traveling to the Napa Valley is wine tasting and touring. In this video see why these five wineries are fun and exciting and offer the tourist a special experience. Choose one or more for a great time in the Napa Valley. Continue reading
Napa Valley Wine Train: To ride or not to ride
Every now and then a WCG reader will shoot us an email asking us for advice on taking a ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train that runs through the Valley. I’m sorry to reply to these emails that I … Continue reading
Napa Valley winter trip
Should you consider a Napa Valley winter trip in December or January? Napa Valley during these two months is undoubtedly the quietest time in this spectacular wine country. As one long-time Napa Valley resident once mentioned to me, “Winter is … Continue reading
Where to stay in the Napa Valley
We always like to stay within walking distance of fine restaurants and shopping. We like to enjoy our wine with dinner so we either walk or take a cab. We don’t drink and drive. The centers of the towns of Napa, Yountville, and Calistoga are giving the traveler many choices for lodging within a short distance of many restaurants. Continue reading
Quick Trips to the Napa Valley and Carneros Wine Country
Perhaps you are on a business trip in San Francisco or Oakland. Your schedule gives you an afternoon off and you want to visit the Napa Valley or Carneros wine country. You want something that will make your trip useful and memorable. We have a few quick wine country getaway suggestions that will do just that. Continue reading
Girls’ Wine Country Getaway to the Napa Valley
The kids are back in school and it is time for a well-deserved break in the action of household duties. The best possible getaway in September is a two-night stay in the Napa Valley wine country. We have done this several times and it works wonders on the psyche. Here are some sure-fire ideas for getting this trip off on the right foot and making sure that fun times prevail throughout the stay. Continue reading
Napa Valley bashing at the Wine Bloggers Conference
Napa Valley wineries had its share of good-natured bashing from Oregon wineries at the 5th Annual Wine Bloggers Conference held in Portland, Oregon, this past weekend.
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The Napa Valley Connection to the Barrios of Peru Our Hands for Hope
Hess, Mondavi and Bardasonno have been very supportive of “Our Hands for Hope,” and the West End Napa at 1460 First Street in Napa has just begun carrying some of this merchandise. Continue reading
Inside Yountville
“Inside Yountville” is the first of a series of short videos designed to give the tourist a quick view of the major attractions of these localities: where to stay, dine, shop, and enjoy other very fun wine country activities. Continue reading
