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 Fair weathered day! |
Napa Valley, CA United States +1 707 226 7459 (Information) |
Don't shop now ... wait for this Annual fair in September and shop till you literally drop. More than 15,000 people come to this fair and the street is closed the entire day. So it is a big deal! There is food, wine tasting and the arts present here. It is a definitely a tantalizing combination. Keep your calendar free this one day. No one can be that busy! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Majestic Napa winery |
1345 Henry Road Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 224 1668 http://www.artesawinery.com/ |
This majestic Napa winery features a wine-making museum and an array of champenoise sparkling wines for you to try. It was started in 1991 and specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its 1991 Reserve and a 1992 Blanc de Blancs are exclusive to the winery tasting room. The USD40 million wine-making facility sits on a hilltop and offers panoramic views of Napa Valley. Sit in a peaceful courtyard and enjoy a reflecting pool, sculpture, and fountains. Free tours are offered daily at 11a and 2p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts |
500 First Street Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 259 1600 / +1 888 512 6742 http://www.copia.org/ |
COPIA is a cultural institution, museum, and educational organization dedicated to the understanding and celebration of food and wine in the arts. The center embodies the unique Napa Valley culture - a hybrid of world-class wine and gourmet cuisine. Copia is a place for visitors to enjoy a great meal at Julia's Kitchen at COPIA, check out food exhibitions, attend a wine tasting, or listen to a concert on the river terrace. There are also cooking classes and lectures on all things to do with taste. Plan a day out and saunter around in the gardens and expreience Napa's culture. The center also has a busy year-long calendar of events, so visit their website for the latest happenings in Napa and admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Canoe, Venice style!! |
P.O. Box 10881 Napa Valley, CA 94581 United States +1 707 224 9080 http://www.napariveradventures... |
Water Baby? Then you will love this place. Canoe, Cruise or Kayak down the rapid-free Napa River and enjoy the surrounding marshes. There is good news for the parents; they offer a discounted rate for children. And as for all you romantics, cruises happen only on the nights of the full-moon. So head on there for some real Shakespearean-type romance. The Renaissance is back in vogue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The real deal! |
1299 Tubbs Lane Napa Valley, CA 94515 United States +1 707 942 6463 http://www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com |
The term 'old faithful' is most closely associated with the Yellowstone Park geyser, but it is actually used to describe any geyser that erupts on a regular schedule. Napa Valley's version is a blast! Boiling hot water shoots 60 feet into the crystal blue sky, while spectators gather casually round and gasp every 30 minutes or so. Driving by, you might mistake this for a tourist trap; a little worn down, more than a little tacky from the outside; but rest assured, it really is worth the price of admission. Don't miss the poor little fainting goats on the side, and the fascinating exhibit on geyser eruptions and earthquake predictions. Seek out owner Olga Kolbek; she's a gold mine of fascinating local lore. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors (60+), $3 children 6-12; under 6 free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Where Students Learn From Animals |
201 Fair Street Napa Valley, CA 94952 United States +1 707 778 4787 http://www.petalumawildlifemus... |
Petaluma Wildlife & Natural Science Museum, is the only museum in the world run by students. The museum has a huge collection of taxidermied animals as also live animals. Since the museum also doubles as a class room, the museum is open the public on the first Saturday of the month. Apart from the above mentioned the museum also includes an aviary, dioramas, Fossil and mineral collection. It is a great place to learn about the jungle people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Animals + coasters = FUN |
2001 Marine World Parkway Napa Valley, CA 94589 United States +1 707 643 6722 http://www.sixflags.com/parks/... |
Formerly known as Marine World Africa U.S.A, this is the only combination wildlife park, oceanarium, and theme park in the country. Some of its most popular attractions include a killer whale show, water rides and roller coasters, an animal nursery, a family of elephants, and roaming cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Batman. There is so much to do, one day is never enough. So take the ferry across the bay or drive 30 minutes north from San Francisco to Vallejo and bring the kids to take in a sea lion show after you get splashed by Shouka, the resident 4,000-pound killer whale. Check out the new thrill ride The Vertical Velocity. Check website for admission prices and discounts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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