This Wine Country vacation and travel guide will discuss two very special counties in the Golden State – Napa and Sonoma – home of America’s most established wine region. For your consideration, we’ll offer the Wine Country vacation ideas you…
Are you planning a vacation or weekend trip to Napa? Oh, are you in for a treat! A visit to Napa, of any length, can refresh body and spirit in deep ways like no other California destination! Virtually every suggestion…
Compared with other California areas, Napa and Sonoma Counties may be a bit light on typical tourist attractions like amusement parks or museums, but they definitely offer oenological, culinary, artistic and natural delights to stimulate your senses and soothe your…
While a Napa vacation can be an oenophile’s dream come true, wine is certainly not the only thing to enjoy in this bucolic region. Many Napa wineries pair art with their offerings, and there are also wineries housed in historic…
While some might think using a Napa vacation to explore and enjoy art is akin to buying Playboy to read the articles, several wineries in the valley pair wine and art in a rich and fruitful complement. What’s more, by…
In 1836, when George Yount established the first homestead in Napa Valley and planted vineyards in what is now Yountville, Napa Valley was mostly a wilderness inhabited by salmon, birds, bears and wildlife of all sorts. Charles Krug developed the…
Are you considering a Napa vacation but wondering if you might get bored with winery tours and tastings? Not to worry: Napa Valley and all the tours available there encompass a wonderful variety of things to do and see. Why…
For many people, the main objective for their California Wine Country vacation or weekend getaway is to partake in the area’s fabulous food and wine offerings, but you might also want to consider adding a few Wine Country tourist attractions…
People are often surprised by the size of this area and by the abundance of Western and Sonoma Coast tourist attractions to enjoy. Some of these attractions may seem a tad quirky, but that’s part of the charm! Whether you…
The surrounding beauty makes Sonoma Valley tourist attractions some of our favorites in the state. It’s no wonder the area earned the nickname “Slow-noma” as it invites you to breathe in — deeply — and just enjoy the good life….
People often think if they are not foodies or oenophiles or if they are on a family vacation, there’s nothing of interest for them in Wine Country. Au contraire! There are many interesting things to see and to mix in…