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10 Boutique Hotels & Inns in Napa Valley

Looking for local charm? Napa Valley’s boutique hotels offer it in spades. Nestled among rolling hills, charming neighborhoods, legendary towns and storied vineyards, these intimate properties provide the Napa Valley experience like none other and reflect the passionate personalities and interests…

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Thanksgiving in Napa Valley 2024

Napa Valley is a hot spot for top-notch cuisine that’s grown and sourced locally and Thanksgiving is the valley’s time to shine. Paired with the stunning fall scenery and world-class hospitality, this beloved wine country destination is the perfect destination to celebrate this treasured American…

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Top 15 Small Wineries in Napa Valley

Napa Valley is chock-full of small production, family-owned, boutique-style wineries. In fact, over 95% of Napa Valley wineries are family owned. If you seek a truly personalized experience, then be sure to explore the many wineries of Napa Valley including those on this short list. Don’t forget to…

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Napa Valley Cheeseburger Trail

For every glass of Cabernet, Napa Valley has two great burgers to pair with it. From Michelin-rated to roadside, triple-stacked to classic, there are endless cheeseburgers in this paradise. How did this wine country destination get so lucky? Solve the burger equation, and it makes perfect sense. In…

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The Napa Valley Taco Trail

You haven’t experienced Napa Valley like a local until you’ve dug deep into our taco-obsessed roots. While you can enjoy world-renowned cuisine from famous chefs across Napa Valley any day of the week, you can also enjoy our bounty of fresh produce in the region with a modest culinary delight – the…

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Halloween in Napa Valley 2024

It’s Great Pumpkin Season: Things to Do in Napa Valley for Halloween From pumpkin patches to pet-friendly costume parties and from fancy cocktail competitions to traditional trick-or-treat festivities, you can find it all here with several ghoulish Halloween events. Whether your idea of Halloween…

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Best Places for Fall Foliage in Napa Valley

As the air becomes crisper and the sun a little lower in the sky, we welcome the changing of the seasons and the vivid hues that Autumn’s fall foliage brings. And what better place to witness this annual change than in Napa Valley – where the stretches of vineyards along the valley floor and…

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2024 Harvest Parties & Celebrations

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Napa Valley – it's harvest time! Harvest is officially underway, with the first grapes having been picked on August 5th. Each year between August and October, we celebrate the newest crop of grapes to come off the vines. It's a momentous event for Napa…

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24 Hours in St. Helena: Itinerary with @BoozieBrunch

@BoozieBrunch spent an unforgettable day in Napa Valley – head up-valley to St. Helena to follow her itinerary. Start with a charming stay at the Harvest Inn and breakfast at Harvest Table. Indulge in lunch at Gott’s Roadside, featuring craft brews and quality food, followed by a wine pairing…

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Best Wineries & Parks to Picnic in Napa Valley

There is nothing more quintessential to the Napa Valley experience than enjoying a picnic lunch at a scenic winery. With picture perfect weather nearly year-round, a plethora of gourmet foods – from artisanal cheese and snacks, freshly-baked breads, and artfully crafted sandwiches – and of course…

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