Top 6 Things To Do In Napa

Napa is something that should be experienced by everybody. Who doesn't love wine tasting? But there's much to be enjoyed in this beautiful locale. Much hiking and sports to do outdoors. If you have the means take a hot air balloon ride. The views you experience are indescribable while you drive to restaurants, shop, or hit up wineries.

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Oxbow Public Market
This is a great place to stock up on supplies for a picnic and see the local produce and gourmet specialties of Napa. Don't be shy about taking advantage of the various samplings. Food, wine, coffee- it's all there so take advantage!
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Bale Grist Mill
Once a place where settlers went to have their harvests of grain ground into meal, the Bale Grist Mill is now a state historic landmark. There are some great hiking trails and a perfect place to have an outdoor lunch. Historic tours of the mill are offered by knowledgeable guides for $3.
Challenging but not punishing.
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Model Bakery
Need a snack before you head out on the wine tasting trail? Model Bakery seems like the obvious choice. They are famous for their delicious English muffins. Either way you can't go wrong. Mouthwatering pizzas, sandwiches, and pastries. They also serve up a mean cup of coffee!
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Cuvaison Estate Wines (Carneros)
Cuvaison Estate Wines is a great place to go for a relaxed laid back tasting. Great view, beautiful setting and you get two free tastings with the purchase of a bottle of wine. They are know for their Chardonnays so make sure you put that on your to do list.
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The Inn At Southbridge
This hotel has a lot going for it. It has a great location- walking distance from a lot of great local shops and restaurants. The hotel is priced at or slightly below most other hotels in the area but they bring it with a nice gym, comfortable rooms, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Don't be shy about taking advantage of the various samplings.
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Vintner's Golf Course
In an expensive area like Napa, you can't beat 18 holes of golf on a weekday for $25 and $15 if you play twilight. The course itself is good. Challenging but not punishing. Plus its in a beautiful location.  More
In an expensive area like Napa, you can't beat 18 holes of golf on a weekday for $25 and $15 if you play twilight. The course itself is good. Challenging but not punishing. Plus its in a beautiful location.
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