Napa Valley

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Napa Valley. ..Photo by Kyle Spradley | www.kspradleyphoto.com

Napa Valley. ..Photo by Kyle Spradley | www.kspradleyphoto.com

Why visit Napa Valley

Napa Valley is exactly what you expect when you think of Wine Country: hillside chateau wineries, bold cabernets, vast expanses of perfectly ordered grape vines, grassy slopes speckled by the tungsten sun, restaurant dinners that go on for hours, and some of the finest and most luxurious small-scale boutique hotels anywhere in California.

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Best Things to Do

From the best wineries with amazing food pairings to spending the day at a spa, here are the top things to do in Napa Valley.


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Best Time to Visit

Visiting Napa Valley is a treat year-round. Here's a seasonal guide of what to expect and how to plan for it.


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Things to Know

With hundreds of wineries and restaurants, Napa is dizzying to first-time visitors. Our expert guide is here to help. 


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