The V Foundation Wine Celebration

Other things to do while you're in The Valley

 

NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAINS:
707.253.2111, www.winetrain.com
Enjoy relaxed elegance, artfully prepared cuisine and world-class wines, aboard luxury dining cars gliding gently past world-famous vineyards.

THE WINE PLANE:
888.779.6600, www.wineplane.com
Aerial tours over the wine country in custom sightseeing airplanes.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES:
NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS, 707.944.0228
BALLOONS ABOVE THE VALLEY, 707.253.2222
BONAVENTURA BALLOON COMPANY, 707.944.2822
NAPA VALLEY DRIFTERS, 707.252.7210

BIKE RENTALS:
ST. HELENA CYCLERY, 1156 Main Street, St. Helena 707.963.7736
GETAWAY TOURS & RENTALS, 1117 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.0332
NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS, 800.707.2453
YOUNTVILLE BIKE RENTALS, 707.944.9080

PETRIFIED FOREST:
4100 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga 707.942.6667
This California Registered Landmark, takes you back 3 million years as you walk through the trail of giant, petrified Redwood trees.

OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER OF CALIFORNIA:
1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga 707.942.6463
Old Faithful one of three active geysers worldwide, blows its top approximately every 40 minutes. A gift shop, snack bar and picnic facilities make for a comfortable wait. Open daily, April-October, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

SAFARI WEST
3115 Porter Creek Rd, Santa Rosa 707.579.2551
Safari West is home to 400 exotic mammals and birds. By appointment, guests can take a 2-hour guided tour to see herds of antelope, eland, gazelle, zebras, giraffes and more.

TRAIN RIDES/HORSEBACK RIDING:
Three locations available:
Jack London Historic State Park (Glen Ellen)
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (Kenwood)
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (Calistoga)
Call 707.996.8566 for sunset and full-moon rides; box lunch, barbecue lunch rides and private parties. Open year-round, weather permitting and reservations are suggested.

SIX FLAGS MARINE WORLD:
The only wildlife park of its kind. Now featuring roller coasters. Located in Vallejo, CA, just 10 miles south of Napa. Call 707.643.6272 for daily operating schedule. Grayline Bus Co. provides service, call 415.558.7300.

JELLY BELLY FACTORY & CANDYLAND:
The original gourmet Jellybean. Located in Fairfield—about 20 minutes from Napa.

SPANISH FLAT RESORT/LAKE BERRYESSA:
Enjoy a day on the lake—located in the lower mountains of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa is over 15 miles long with 165 miles of shoreline. Boat rentals are available for fishing, skiing, and recreation.

SONOMA TRAIN TOWN:
Enjoy the train, merry-go-round and petting zoo. Open everyday and located approximately 20 minutes from Napa.

BALE GRIST MILL STATE HISTORIC PARK:
3369 Hwy 29 North, Calistoga 707 942 4575
Dr. Edward Bale built this water-powered mill in 1846. Visitors can watch its original quartz stones grind grain. Demonstrations are held on weekends. Open daily 10-5.