Scott and Diane’s Summer Picks 
for Fun in the Napa Valley Sun

No matter what the season, there is always lots to do in our beautiful valley, for kids, families and individuals alike.  Here are just a few ideas.  Try our dining favorites or enjoy a museum or whatever strikes your fancy!  Relax and enjoy!  Have fun! Scroll down for a full list. Would you like your favorite listed here? Email us with the details.

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A Napa Valley classic—a treasure known to insiders only!Foothill Café
2766 Old Sonoma Road
Napa: (707) 252-6178

Ongoing Events!

The Gallery at Mumm Napa Valley             "The Story  of a Winery" by Ansel Adams. A collection of thirty-two rare and historic prints.   Fee: Free  Phone #: (800) 942-3434

di Rosa Preserve                                             Rich in flora and fauna and contains one of the largest regional art collections in the country. Explore the Meadow Trail, outdoor sculpture gardens, art galleries and wildlife preserve.        Fee: $10 per person  Phone#: (707) 226-5991

Napa Valley Museum                           "California Wine: The Science of an Art." A million dollar, state of the art interactive exhibit takes you through a year of the winemaking process.         Fee: $2.50 to $4.50  Phone#: (707) 944-0500

Napa Farmers Market                                  Fresh vegetables, produce, specialty foods and more! Tuesdays from 7:30am to Noon.            Fee: Free  Phone#: (707) 252-7142

Yountville Farmers Market                    Seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, organic produce, entertainment, gourmet foods, wine tasting & chef demonstrations. Wednesdays 4:00pm to Dusk.  Fee: Free  Phone#: (707) 257-8481

Chef's Market in Napa                                 Fresh farm produce, specialty foods, cooking demonstrations, artisans, beer & wine gardens, live entertainment & much more!  Fridays 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Fee: Free  Phone#: (707) 253-9282

Blues at the Station!                                      Live blues, BBQ oysters & champagne!  Pacific Blues Cafe at Vintage 1870, Yountville. 6:00pm to 9:00 pm.  Phone#: (707) 944-4455

 

Fun, family style pizza, great choppino and Italian entrees.Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too
6772 Washington St.
Yountville: (707) 944-0177
Sushi with a Hispanic accent.  A treat to discover in downtown.Sushi Mambo
1015 Coombs Street
Napa: (707) 257-6604
Chef was formerly with Domaine Chandon.  Try their “crème de tomate en croute”Bistro Jeanty
6510 Washington Street
Yountville:(707) 944-0103
Napa’s newest Italian restaurant.  They don’t take reservations, so come early.Tuscany
1005 First Street
Napa:(707) 258-1000
Former chef at Piatti’s—fabulous sushi and specialties you won’t find elsewhereSake Tini
3900 Bel Aire Plaza
Napa:(707) 255-7423

Great Things To Do!!  

Take a hike--or swing from a tree!—Enjoy the outdoors! From Alston Park to Westwood Hills and Skyline Parks, many, many miles of rural trails are waiting for you. (Photo shows the unofficial tree swing at the top of Westwood Hills Park) Maps are available at Napa Community Resources Department, 1100 West Street, Napa :  (707) 257-9529—or call us!  

Take a Class--Napa Valley College Community Education offers a variety of non-credit, continuing professional education and culinary classes beginning January 18.  Contact the college at 253-3070 for information, catalog.

In nearby Sonoma: Safari West Wildlife Preserve. By appointment only, a private, one-of-a-kind wildlife preserve featuring zebras, giraffes, lemurs, several cats and over 400 mammals and birds. Naturalists provide a unique tour for each group in an authentic safari vehicle.  For information and reservations, call 707-579-2551 (website is www.safariwest.com)

Pedal Power—Bicycle trails and paths wind through the entire county.  Maps are available at bike stores and repair shops—or call us!

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