Plan Your Non-Alcoholic Napa Valley Trip to Explore More than Wine

Is it possible to spend the holidays in Napa Valley without wine? While this region is famous for its great wine in the whole world but there are several things that one can do besides drinking wine. Some people visit all the tasting rooms and wineries of Napa Valley; they also enjoy wine-free activities as well. In this post, you will read about various other activities that you can do in Napa Valley including going hot air ballooning, hiking, eating at best restaurants, exploring local art, relaxing in hot springs and doing fun factory tours.

Visit wineries that offer something extra

There are various wine tasting rooms that are mostly poky and not very fascinating if you are not purchasing or tasting wine. So, if you are going in a group that consists a mixed people as some likes to drink and others not, then plan to visit the wineries that offer something extra to those people who do not want to drink. For example, you can take a tour to Italian-style castle at Castello di Amorosa or you can enjoy a Persian taste at Darioush.

Take a glimpse of Napa Valley from the air

You can enjoy the glimpse of the beautiful valley from the top of a hot air balloon, helicopter, or glider. Just keep in mind whether balloons will go high or not, this really gets affected by the weather and you can reschedule your plan according to that.

Eat in world-class restaurants

Napa Valley is not only a wine destination, but it is a world-class foodie destination too. In this region, there are a number of dozens of great eateries and restaurants. If you have a tight budget and still want to enjoy the food of Napa, try some pleasure-loving foodies at the Dean & DeLuca or Oxbow Market and have some picnic at one of the public parks.

Enjoy shopping

Napa Valley is really a great place for the persons who like specialty shops, as the valley is filled with small treasures. Some renowned areas you need to look for include the Hatt Market in Napa, Main Street in St. Helena, downtown Napa, Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga, and the Vintage 1870 shops in Yountville. For tasting gourmet food items, just head towards Oxbow Public Market in Napa where a vendor group provides a bit of everything such as cupcakes and ice cream, olive oils, cheese, French crepes, and fresh local produce.

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