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Charles & Albert

August 29, 2015 • Napa, CA

Charles & Albert

August 29, 2015 • Napa, CA

Things to Do

WINERIES

Visit some of the world's most renowned and stunning vineyards.

Our favorites include: Artesa, Cakebread, Caymus, Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Etude, Frog's Leap, Grgich Hills, Groth, Hall, Jordan, Joseph Phelps, Nickel & Nickel, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Schramsberg, Silver Oak, and Stag's Leap.

Download the Cellar Pass app today (it's similar to Open Table) to reserve wine tastings & tours.

DINING

Choosing where to eat in Napa can be a tough decision with so many great choices. So, we've lined up some of our favorite restaurants and chefs to arrange dinner each night we're with you in Napa!

Our favorite breakfast & lunch spots include: Boon Fly Cafe, Bouchon, Brix, Celadon, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, Goose & Gander, Gott's Roadside, Mustard's Grill, Oakville Grocery, Redd Wood, Solbar, & Tra Vigne

Most of these restaurants accept reservations via Open Table.

Oxbow Public Market

610 & 644 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559

Great for breakfast or lunch, Oxbow Public Market is a 40,000 square foot marketplace, which includes a scenic outdoor deck with seating along the Napa River, features a diverse tenant mixture of local food vendors, artisan cafes and an organic produce outlet for local farms.

The Culinary Institute of America

2555 Main Street, Saint Helena, CA 94574

The Culinary Institute of America offers cooking demonstrations and lessons curated by the school's renowned chef-instructors and feature recipes that reflect the seasonal flavors of the Napa Valley wine country and products at their peak in the market. It's also home to Wine Spectator's Greystone Restaurant.

Art Galleries

Explore local museums, galleries, and art preserves such as di Rosa, which is located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley with a wide array of exhibitions spanning three separate galleries, a sculpture park, a 35-acre lake, and wildlife preserve.

There's also an Ansel Adams gallery at Mumm Napa Valley, one of the largest private collections of contemporary art at Hess Collection Winery, and sculptures, fountains and glass creations by Gordon Huether, the resident artist at Artesa Winery.

Napa Valley Balloons

4086 Byway East, Napa, CA 94558
800.253.2224

Rate: $215/Person

See Napa Valley from up above while floating silently above the vineyards and orchards. Rate includes continental breakfast at Etoile at Domaine Chandon, a 45-60 minute flight, in-flight photo, and champagne breakfast buffet after the flight. Meeting time is 5:30am and balloons take-off at 6:30am.

Napa Valley Bike Tours & Rentals

6795 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
707.251.8687

Rates: $99+/Person

One of the most unique things to do in Napa Valley is take a bike tour that allows you to go off-road and literally through the vineyards!

Old Faithful Geyser

1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515

One of only three Old Faithfuls in the world is nearby. This spectacle is a true rarity and there's no better place to see it than here! About 30 minute drive north of Downtown Napa.

Golf

Play in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

Eagle Vines Golf Club course was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Johnny Miller capturing the natural beauty of Napa featuring rolling hills, oak trees, creeks, and vineyards.

The Chardonnay Golf Club offers 27 holes of championship golf across three 9-hole courses that meander through 150 acres of vineyards and feature numerous lakes and creek crossings.

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club is a world-class championship golf course designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer for golfers of all skill levels with at least five sets of tees on every hole.

San Francisco

If you have extra time to spend in the Bay area, we recommend visiting some of San Francisco's iconic sites such as: Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Lombard Street, Alcatraz Island, California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Contemporary Jewish Museum, and San Francisco Zoo.