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Napa Valley is most well-known for its myriad of wineries and tasting rooms but it also doubles as a relaxing “country” escape from the hubbub of urban life. From world-class spa experiences to PGA-certified golf courses, yoga retreats, hot-air balloon rides, and stunning hikes, this valley has a lot more to offer than just...
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Adding a Twinkle to Your Winter Plans
December 29, 2022 by Content
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...
| Continue reading >>Downtown Napa Cocktails: Our Top 5 places to sip on Cocktails in Napa Valley
October 24, 2022 by Content
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...
| Continue reading >>Our top 5 NEW Downtown Napa Tasting Experiences
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 >>Pick a couple of great Harvest Activities
August 18, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
Weekend wine tasting in Napa is fun year ‘round, but things really swing into high gear when the grapes are crushed at the end of summer. Winery workers are up at the crack of dawn (and frequently before) – picking, sorting, transporting bins, crushing, cleaning, checking, testing, moving barrels, running equipment, and in general...
| 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...
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