Napa Travel Tips . . .
A few of our favorite sites for friends travelling to Napa. Please give us your feed-back on places visited & suggestions for new places & things to do. Be sure to mention you were referred by the Napa General Store. Thanks for visiting.
Balloons Above The Valley - Napa's premier balloon company. Owner's Bob & Cindy Barbarick have been flying in Napa for over twenty years, their experienced & friendly flight crews will make your adventure both pleasant & memorable. Balloonist meet every morning (weather permitting) at the Napa General Store 540 Main Street in Downtown Napa ( how convenient). Upon their return to earth they are treated to a bountiful champagne brunch (Giada approves) back at the Napa General Store.
Go San Francisco Card - A great way to save when you are spending multiple days in both San Francisco & wine country. Free admission & discounts to numerous attractions. Includes the Taste Napa Card for Downtown wine tasting. Activate your card at Napa General Store.
Napa River Inn - Napa's first & finest luxury boutique hotel features 65 exquisitely appointed rooms. Part of the Napa Mill Complex which also houses the Napa General Store and many other fine businesses.
Napa Valley Visitors Bureau - A wealth of info on all things Napa, with a printable winery guide to get your adventure started.
Historic Napa Mill - Along the banks of the Napa river & the new River Walk Trail, a fine colllection of restaurants, an Inn & shops
Napa Wine Walk - Your complete guide to walking & tasting wines in Downtown Napa, site has a great map & tour of tasting rooms.
1801 Luxury Inn - Your host & owner Darcy Tunt will make sure that your visit is spectacular in every regard. The 1801 Inn is a restored Vistorian mansion located in Downtown Napa - within walking distance of dozens of shops, restaurants & wine tasting rooms as well as the Napa General Store.
Taste Napa Downtown - A stellar selection of Downtown Napa's winetasting rooms awaits. Pick up one of these promotional cards for a mere $20.00 and dozens of tastes are yours for the asking. Over a dozen wine tasting rooms currently particpate, all within walking distance of Downtown Napa. You can pick up your card at the Napa General Store, and start your tasting experience right there.
Napa Valley Wine Country Tours - Experience wine country from the relaxing & comfortable confines of a luxury van or private car. Your driver will suggest insider & off the beaten path places to taste & enjoy wine. Never rushed & never crowded, you can sit back & soak up all that Napa offers. Lunch for your adventure provided by the Napa General Store (also your first stop for tasting)
Napa Valley Vintners - Go straight to the source for up to date info on winery access, locations & special features.
Napa Valley Bike Tours & Rentals - Nothing like getting a little exercise while on vacation - you'll feel better about all that dessert & extra wine.
Napa Valley Wine Train - A Napa tradition for over twelve years. Some of the world's finest retored Pullman cars present you with a unique oppurtunity to ride the rails through the Napa Valley while sipping local wines & eating a gourmet meal. One of the Valley's "Must Do" activities.
Napa River Adventures - See Napa from a completely new angle - on-board a luxury battery powered water-craft. A leasurely tour of Napa's beautiful river, it's flora & fauna admirably pointed out by your captain Kevin Trazinski. Kayak rentals also available.
Bridgeford Flying Services - Need some jet fuel for your private jet, this is the only place in the valley to get it. Full flight support available, tie-downs, refueling, lav service, catering (request Napa General Store for your in-flight meals) and repairs.
Mumm Napa Valley - One of the prettiest tasting rooms & some of the friendliest staff in the entire valley. Try their extraordinary sparkling wines while looking out over the vineyards. A day without bubbles is like a day without sunshine.
Wine Country Party & Events - A great resource for party & event planning. Rental items (chairs, tables, linens) can be viewed in their on-line catalogue. Click here for rental catalogue.
Napa Wedding Source - One-stop web-site for all things wedding related. View our listing under Rehearsal Dinner Locations & search their site.
Special Event FAQS (frequently asked questions) - Click here for a list of questions & answers about parties & events at the Napa General Store