Things to Do In Napa Valley without Wine

Apart from being a world-class wine destination, Napa Valley offers a lot to its visitors. The valley serves as an unbeatable tourist location with its dreamy landscape of hills, climate, mouth-watering food, luxurious and elegant resorts and inns, and much more.  

 

Here is a list of things you can do during your stay in Napa Valley:

 

Look Into the History

 

You can explore the rich and diverse history of the valley on your trip. To learn about the region’s history, you can go to the museums like Napa Valley Museum Yountville, St. Helena, Robert Lewis Stevenson Museum and Sharpsteen Museum. You can also visit the Old Faithful Geyser and the Petrified Forest if you want to know more about the region’s geological history.

 

Go For a Hot Air Balloon Ride

 

Nothing can give you the best view of the vineyards than a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards. On your trip to Napa Valley, make sure you don’t miss it as the experience is going to be absolutely magical and surreal one. There are a lot of renowned ballooning companies in the valley that offer this experience. Your early morning wakeup call will be worth remembering.

 

Sample the Olive Oil

 

Napa Valley produces the country’s best olive oil and there are a lot of widely popular shops that allow free olive oil tasting. It is one of the most favorite things that visitors love to do in the valley.

 

Try Your Hands on Cooking

 

If you love cooking or are interested in learning the important techniques of blanching and cocktail making, then you can take the teaching classes at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). You get to learn through demonstrations from the renowned chefs in an hour to a three hour long class. It is going to be a new and unique experience for the people who love to try their hands on making new dishes.  

 

Enjoy a Mud Bath in Calistoga

 

Calistoga is located to the northern end of the valley, and is rich in natural hot springs. Head to a spa in Calistoga and try the mud bath infused with hot spring water and natural minerals. Discover why people have been visiting the region for wellness for more than 150 years. 

 

Shop and Take Home Some Great Stuff

 

The valley is home to many shops that offer clothing, impressive collection of cookware, amazing arts and much more. If you love shopping, shop till you drop as the place has a lot to offer to its visitors.

 

You can plan your ultimate Napa Valley adventure by staying at Aurora Park Cottages, one of the best Cottages in Napa Valley. Situated in the scenic hillside, these cottages offer a relaxing retreat with charming decor and luxury beds. Great comfort and luxury await you at these cottages.