Things To Do
Oxbow Public Market
Oxbow has capitalized on the sweeping trend of one-stop-shop markets, offering a lively space to snack, drink, shop and kick back in Downtown Napa. If you’re here for a full meal, there are plenty of places to dine: Gott’s Roadside serves its signature burgers and ahi poke tacos while Hog Island Oyster company lets you slurp down bivalves to your hearts content. But possibly the best part of Oxbow is wandering the vendor stalls for knickknacks and artisan goods. Napa Valley Distillery is a veritable library of shrubs, bitters and anything else you might want in a liquor store. At the Olive Press, you can sample dozens of olive oils and balsamic vinegars before landing on a couple to take home. - Timeout.com
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc
A Napa Valley balloon ride, the wonderful wine country memory that all will cherish! Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. provides an unmatched Napa Valley balloon ride experience that will elevate your wine country visit from ordinary to extraordinary. Our award winning Napa Valley hot air balloon rides depart daily at sunrise from beautiful Wine Country. We are proud to be known for providing the best balloon rides in Napa. We combine the industry's most experienced staff with the industry's safest balloon fleet and most comfortable and up to date passenger vehicles. Unsurprisingly, it results in the best hot air balloon ride experience in Napa Valley. Add to that the natural beauty of our local region and our legacy of excellence and that's how we ended up RANKED #1 ON TRIPADVISOR'S LIST of best hot air balloon rides in Callifornia. Reservations are required. Inquire online. Enjoy!
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
Anyone can stop by this revered cooking school, located in the historic Greystone Cellars building in St. Helena. On the ground floor, visitors will find a gift shop filled with everything you could possibly need to channel your own Top Chef persona, along with an impressive corkscrew collection, the Vintners Hall of Fame, the Ghiradelli Chocolate Discovery Center and more. One-hour cooking demos take place on the weekends. Outside, don’t be surprised to spot students pruning the expansive gardens that line the building. -Timeout.com
Napa Valley Wine Train
Starting in Downtown Napa, the train rumbles through towns and vineyards on a 36-mile round trip journey to St. Helena and back, a cavalcade of railroad cars that were built, for the most part, in 1915 by the Pullman Standard Company. Passengers can choose from a variety of dining journeys, including the Gourmet Express (a multi-course meal with wine), Romance on the Rails (dinner and wine in a private booth on the train's Vista Dome) and Murder Mystery (a murder mystery themed dinner). The three-hour dinner rides generally stick to the rails, but if getting off and exploring the vineyards is more of your thing, opt for one of the winery tours; most go to a few wineries and include lunch or dinner on the train. -Timeout.com
St. Helena Farmers' Market
The St. Helena Farmers' Market has been a town staple since 1986, with a growing roster of vendors that ranges from baked goods and jewelry to fresh produce and chocolates. Held in Crane Park, visitors will find the market set up every Friday morning from May through October; while the lineup of vendors always changes, the quality stays the same. Frequent events include a chef's table, kid's activities and a lecture series, where market goers can learn about making jam, gardening during a drought and beekeeping. -Timeout.com