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PHOTO CREDIT: Creative Napa Three stops, endless chill vibes, and the most refreshing way to explore Downtown Napa. When the California sun is sizzling, there’s no better way to explore than with a refreshing frosé crawl. This Napa Valley experience combines wine tasting with summer cooling treats, making it a must-do afternoon activity. The...
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The Ultimate Ice Cream Tour Through Downtown Napa
May 31, 2025 by Melodie Hilton
While Napa Valley has long been celebrated for its world-class wineries and sophisticated dining scene, there’s a delightfully unexpected way to experience this iconic destination—through its chill ice cream and sweet treats. Our recent sweet sojourn through the valley revealed that some of life’s most memorable moments happen when you embrace the simple pleasure...
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August 9, 2022 by Content
If you are visiting Napa Valley for the first time in a few years, welcome! You are in for a pleasant surprise. Recently named the official Wine Tasting Capital of the World, Downtown Napa has transformed into a mecca of winery tasting rooms. Within walking distance of Napa River Inn you will have access...
| Continue reading >>A meandering ‘local’s favorite’ itinerary
May 29, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
Walking Adventure of Downtown Napa (Spring or Summer) Day One: You awake refreshed in your lovely balcony room at the Napa River Inn, make a cup of joe in the Keurig and relax for a moment in your robe, sipping the coffee and overlooking the river. While breakfast in your room is included from Sweetie Pies bakery,...
| Continue reading >>How To Avoid Being ‘That Guy’ While Wine Tasting
November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge
Are you worried about being ‘That Guy’ (or gal) that everyone is pointing at while wine tasting? Are you out of your comfort zone when walking into a tasting room? Or, are you a wino and think you’re an expert on how to behave while sipping and swirling? Follow these tips to avoid some...
| Continue reading >>Pet Friendly Napa Valley
Need to get away, but don’t want to leave your four-legged friend out of the fun? No problem; there are plenty of things for you and Fido to do together. Here are some of the must visit places while you’re here: -Where to stay- Napa River Inn Of course, I’m a little biased (can...
| Continue reading >>Eating Vegetarian in the Napa Valley – Part 2
A follow up to Part 1 (I’m not sure why I feel the need to say that). This is my list for many of the oh-so-decadent vegetarian dishes to be had around the Napa Valley. Let’s get to it then… Angele, Historic Napa Mill, 500 Main Street , Downtown Napa Cheese Plate, $15 A...
| Continue reading >>Eating Vegetarian in the Napa Valley – Part 1
Full disclosure – I am not a vegetarian. I only eat vegetarian about 95% of the time. I don’t have any moral aversion to eating meat, nor do I dislike the taste. Every so often I get a craving for braised short ribs or a beautiful medium-rare fillet. When I do, there’s nothing that...
| Continue reading >>A Perfect Day Wine Tasting – November
Putting together a perfect day in the Napa Valley: November 10:00 am It was a gorgeous fall day so we busted our 1967 Firebird out of the garage and took it for a drive up valley. November through January has the best foliage colors and I could have spent all day in the car...
| Continue reading >>Kid Friendly Wine Country: Oxymoron or Fantastic Vacation?
Just because you planned a vacation to wine country doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids at home! I know it’s shocking, but there really is more than grapes in the valley (just don’t tell the winemakers). Sit down. Relax. I’ve got you covered. Napa Carolyn Parr’s Nature Center. Take a trip to...
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