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NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Vacation Packages
Attractions
Napa's Architectural Heritage
Downtown Napa, one of California's largest historic districts, is a treasure trove of late 19th- and early 20th-century architecture. Queen Anne, Greek Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Art Deco and other period styles may be found in the one-time Gold Rush boomtown. For a free map, call (707) 257-0322.
- Bodega Schoolhouse (formerly Potter Schoolhouse), 17110 Bodega Ln off Bodega Hwy, Bodega. (707) 876-3257. Tours by appointment. Admission $5.
- Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center*, 2301 Hardies Ln at W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa. (707) 579-4452. Open Wed-Mon noon-5 pm, Sat-Sun from 10 am; closed 1/1, 7/4, Thanksgiving, 12/24, 12/25. Admission $8; ages 4-18 and 62 and older, and college students with valid ID, $5; ages 3 and younger, free. Show Your Card & Save discount.
- Clos Pegase Winery*, 1060 Dunaweal Ln off Hwy 29, Calistoga. (707) 942-4981. Open daily 10:30 am-5 pm; tours daily 11 am and 2 pm (reservations not required). Tasting fee.
- Copia*, 500 First St, Napa. (888) 512-6742. Open Wed-Mon 10 am-5 pm; closed 1/1, Thanksgiving, 12/24 and 12/25. Admission $12.50; ages 62 and older, $10; students with ID, $7.50; ages 13-17, $5; ages 12 and younger, free; wine tasting free with admission. Show Your Card & Save discount.
- Dr. Wilkinson's Spa, 1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. (707) 942-4102. Cost for treatments varies.
- Luther Burbank Home & Gardens*, intersection of Santa Rosa Ave and Sonoma Ave; parking on Tupper Ave. (707) 524-5445. Gardens open daily at 8 am; Apr-Oct to 7 pm, Nov-Mar to 5 pm. Guided house tours Apr-Oct, Tue-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Gardens free; tours $4; ages 12 and under free with adult.
- Silverado Museum, 1490 Library Ln off Adams St, St. Helena. (707) 963-3757. Open Tue-Sun, noon-4 pm; closed holidays. Free.
- Simi Winery*, 16275 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. (707) 473-3231. Open daily 10 am-5 pm; closed Easter, 12/24 and 12/25. Tours daily 11 am and 2 pm. Tasting fee varies.
- Villa Ca'toga, 3061 Myrtledale Rd, Calistoga. (707) 942-3900. Tours May-Oct, Sat at 11 am. Admission $20; ages 11 and younger not admitted.
* Included on the Wine Country Explorer Card
Shopping
- Ca'toga Galleria D'Arte, 1206 Cedar Street, Calistoga. (707) 942-3900. Open Thu-Mon, 11 am-6 pm; month of Jan, Sat-Sun only.
- Glass Gallery, 815 Main St, Napa. (707) 253-7763. Open Wed-Mon 11 am-7 pm, Sun to 4 pm.
- Healdsburg Plaza, bordered by Healdsburg Ave, Center, Matheson and Plaza sts, Healdsburg. (707) 433-6935.
Food and Drink
- Angèle, 540 Main St, Napa. (707) 252-8115. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $18-32.
- Brannan's Grill
 , 1374 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga. (707) 942-2233. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $17-32.
- Celadon, 500 Main St, Napa. (707) 254-9690. Open Mon-Fri for lunch, daily for dinner. $16-25.
- Duck Club Restaurant, 103 Hwy 1 off Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay. (707) 875-3525. Open daily for breakfast and dinner. $18-32.
- Tides Wharf, 835 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. (707) 875-3652. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $15-32.
- Zin, 344 Center St, Healdsburg. (707) 473-0946. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $15-29.
Lodging
Reservations can be made by calling AAA Travel.
Suggested AAA Maps, Publications and AAA BookStore Titles
In Search of Vino
AAA's Explore! Northern California Wineries Guide Map includes detailed listings of the region's wineries with hours of operation and touring times, a glossary of wine terms, and other resources. Maps are free to members at Auto Club offices.
- AAA Explore! Northern California Wineries Guide Map
- AAA Northern California & Nevada TourBook®
- California Highway 1 GreatestHitsTM Map*
- Hidden Napa Valley Guidebook*
- Touring the California Wine Country*
- Lonely Planet Road Trip: Napa & Sonoma Wine Country*
Maps and publications are available at any AAA Travel office. *AAA members save 20% or more on retail publications.
For More Information
- Napa Downtown Association, 1556 1st St, Ste 102, Napa. (707) 257-0322.
- Napa Valley Conference and Visitors Bureau, 1310 Napa Town Center, Napa. (707) 226-5813.
- Sonoma Coast Visitor Center, 850 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay. (707) 875-3866.
- Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, 453 1st St E, Sonoma. (707) 996-1090.
- Wine Country Explorer Card, Smart Destinations, 240 Commercial St, Boston MA 02109. (617) 671-1001. Cost: $45, valid for two days.
To plan a trip to California's Wine Country or for any other travel needs, visit a AAA Travel office or call (888) 874-7222.
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, 103 Hwy 1 off Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay. (707) 875-4406.