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Downtown Napa Cocktails: Our Top 5 Places to Sip on Cocktails in Napa Valley

After visiting winery after winery during your trip to Napa, it’s understandable if you can’t imagine drinking another drop of fermented grape juice. We call this wine burnout (yes, it’s a thing). Rest assured, Napa has a cocktail scene within walking distance of Napa River Inn that will revive any wine-soaked palate and give you just the break you need to keep on experiencing the beautiful wines this valley is known for.

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Adding a Twinkle to Your Winter Plans

Start the new year off right in wine country, and pair your wine tasting adventures with some sparkling . . . visuals. Since 2017, the Napa Lighted Art Festival has added something special to the already magical winter months in the valley. Make sure to check out the festival’s new installations running from January 21st to February 19th.

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5 Healthy Ways to do Napa Valley

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 of a perfectly crafted frozen treat.

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Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Frosé Tour of 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 Napa River Inn has mapped out the perfect three-stop walking tour that showcases the best of Napa Valley’s innovative food and drink scene.

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Ultimate Ice Cream Tour

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 of a perfectly crafted frozen treat.

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