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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.
 
Great Things To Do In Napa:
 
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.
 
Historic Napa Mill - Along the banks of the Napa river & the new River Walk Trail, a fine colllection of restaurants, an Inn & shops
 
Wine Country Explorer Card - A great way to save when you are spending multiple days in wine country.  Free admission & discounts to wineries & museums.  Includes the Taste Napa Card for Downtown wine tasting. You can buy your card on-line & pick it up at Napa General Store.
 
Taste Napa Downtown Wine Tasting Card - 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 Wine Walk - Your complete guide to walking & tasting wines in Downtown Napa, site has a great map & tour of tasting rooms.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
Segway Napa - Rent an electric Segway personal transporatation device and you'll never want to walk again.  Glide smoothly, quietly and effortlessly around wine country.  So easy even kids can do it!  Ask to have your rental delivered to the Napa General Store and we'll help get you going.
 
Kayak Napa Valley -  A great way to see the beauty of the Napa River, get a little exercise and see some wildlife.  Rent a kayak or take a guided trip. You'll be glad you did it. KayakNV.com
 
Great Places To Stay In Napa
 
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 White House Inn -  Recently restored to its past glory, this neighborhood Bed & Breakfast is just around the corner from the Napa General Store.
 
Napa Westin Verasa -  One of Downtown Napa's newest and most luxurious places to stay. Located along the Oxbow District just a short walk from the Napa General Store. 
 
Napa Valley Marriot -  A long-time favorite that continues to satisfy both the casual traveler and the seasoned business traveler.  An excellent and knowledgable concierge desk can help you find almost anything in and around Napa.
 
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.
 
 General & Special Event Information In Napa

Napa Valley Visitors Bureau- A wealth of info on all things Napa, with a printable winery guide to get your adventure started.

Napa Valley Vintners -  Go straight to the source for up to date info on winery access, locations & special features.
 
Dog Friendly Napa Valley - Where to go and what to do with your pooch while visiting wine country.

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

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