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Napa, California

In case you don't know, Napa Valley is Wine Country. This world-renowned valley runs through more than 30 miles of agricultural land speckled with hundreds of wineries and thousands of other businesses.

Napa, California is located 50 miles north of San Francisco in the beautiful Napa Valley. Start your most relaxing, most beautiful vacation here. You won't be disappointed or bored.

Median income -- $49,154

Median house value -- $238,300

For more information visit www.napachamber.com or call 707-226-7455.



The Top 8 Attractions in Napa

The Petrified Forest 707-942-6667

Step back in time over 3 million years ago, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country.

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Old Faithful Geyser of California 707-942-6463

One of only three Old Faithful Geysers in the world, it erupts approximately every 30 minutes, projecting boiling water and steam 60 feet into the air.

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Napa Valley Olive Oil Mfg. Company 707-963-4173

A great place to see historic olive crushing and pressing equipment. Although production was relocated to the Upper Sacramento Valley approximately 30 years ago, olive oil continues to be bottled from the same historic building where the olives were pressed and oil was processed for over three decades.

Oil, Olive, Extra Virgin, Rich & Robust, Unfiltered, Unrefined
Napa Valley Museum 707-944-0500

The Napa Valley Museum is dedicated to promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of the Napa Valley. They are committed to presenting exhibits that will entertain and educate the local community and visitors from around the world.

Napa River Adventures 707-224-9080

Paddle a canoe or kayak and explore the largest protected wetlands on the West Coast, an area dedicated for over 400 hundred species of birds and related wildlife.

guided river tours along the Napa River enjoy a cruise

Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park 707-255-2706

The best golfing value in the Napa Valley is a short drive from almost anywhere in the North Bay area.

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Taste Napa Valley wine on the Napa Valley Wine Train, Inc. 707-253-2111

On this train trip, a 3-hour, 36 mile excursion, you'll go from historic Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the village of St. Helena (and back to Napa). In the lobby of the station are informal Wine Tasting Seminars.

Tour the Napa Valley

Take your pick -- by bike, hot air balloon or biplane. Whichever way you choose, you're going to see some of the most beautiful of California scenery.

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