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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- May 15, 2006
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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.
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| The Top 8 Attractions
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| 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
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| 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. |
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| 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. |

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| 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. |
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| 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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