While scouring the internet for hours searching for the perfect hotels in Napa, I came across the strikingly charming White House Inn. The accommodations are often my favorite part of a vacation,...
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The Best Napa Valley Wineries If You Want an Exceptional Experience
With over 400 wineries in the region, deciding the best Napa Valley wineries to visit can be overwhelming. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious novice, Napa Valley offers a...
Top 5 Awesome Things to do in Downtown Napa
If you’re looking for things to do in Downtown Napa we have got you covered. On behalf of the Downtown Napa Association and the Do Napa website, we spent a few days exploring...
Downtown Napa’s Kitchen Door Serves Guests an Authentic Cultural Experience
If you're looking for a variety of worldly dishes and a menu that assures you'll never get bored, Napa's Kitchen Door is the place to be. Chef Todd Humphries opened Kitchen Door in Oxbow Public...
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin BBQ Spices Up The Downtown Napa Restaurant Scene
Bounty Hunter began as a wine shop and added their "smokin BBQ" to draw in new customers. Downtown Napa's Bounty Hunter Wine Bar began in 1994 as a wine shop offering over 400 wines, with...
Discover Why This Iron Chef Reigns Supreme at Morimoto Napa
We had the pleasure of partnering with the Downtown Napa Association and the Do Napa website to explore the best this charming city has to offer. After arriving at Downtown Napa on a rainy day, the...
Napa’s 3D Dining Experience at Copia is the Most Unique Culinary Adventure You Will Ever Experience
The 3D dining experience at Copia, the restaurant inside The Culinary Institute of America in Downtown Napa, is likely the most unique culinary adventure you will ever experience. This once in a...
Create the Perfect Picnic with the Culinary Shops at Downtown Napa’s Oxbow Public Market
On our recent visit to Napa, in partnership with the Do Napa website, we decided the best way to showcase all the amazing Artisan shops at Downtown Napa's Oxbow Public Market was to create the...
Gourmet Meets Bed and Breakfast at Napa’s Inn on First
Napa's Inn on First can best be described as a charming gourmet bed and breakfast. In partnership with the Downtown Napa Association and the Do Napa website, I was recently able to take a brief trip...
The BEST Napa Food and Wine Pairing is a Feast for the Eyes
If you're looking for the best Napa food and wine pairing, just wait until you see this amazing Napa Valley winery 5-course tasting fit for a Queen. Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I...
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