Napa Wine Country Information

Napa Wine Country Information
Napa Wine Country is in Northern California. It is known as the most famous wine region in the United States and one of the most recognizable ones in the world. There are hundreds of wineries in Napa Valley.

Location

Napa Wine Country is about an hour northeast of San Francisco. In addition to San Francisco International, the other two major airports are Oakland (50 miles) and Sacramento (60 miles).

Wine

Most of the wineries in Napa Valley are open for tours and tastings. While the area was originally known for its Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, you can now find many different wine types in Napa.

Lodging

There are many lodging options in Napa Wine Country, including inns, bed and breakfasts, resorts, hotels and motels. Campgrounds are also available and some offer full facilities for RVs.

Activities

In addition to visiting wineries, Napa Wine Country has many options for golfing, biking, boating and hiking. Hot air ballooning has also become very popular in Napa and there are a number of facilities offering rides.

Food

Napa Valley has become an attraction for its food as well as its wine. There are restaurants for any budget or taste as well as farmers markets and events at the Culinary Institute of America.

Weather

The Napa Wine Country weather is mild, with a short winter that can be rainy. The spring temperatures average around 70 degrees. It can go into the 90s in the summer with virtually no rain.

Resources

Article Written By Marcia Frost

Marcia Frost is a writer covering topics such as travel, health and fitness. With travel articles appearing in various online publications, she also writes for AirTran's "GO Magazine" and several tennis publications. Frost holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.

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