Napa Valley offers much to do throughout the year. But the gorgeous summertime weather is perfect for outdoor activities and fun for a family outing, couples’ escape, or group of friends looking for adventure. Extensive opportunities for hiking, bicycling, dining, shopping, wine tasting, entertainment, and even soaring serenely among the clouds in a famous Napa Valley hot air balloon.
Summer is midseason in the vineyards, a time when Napa Valley is in full bloom and the warm days and cool nights are perfect for activities for all ages. Accommodations range from cozy, romantic B&Bs to high-end luxurious resorts and spas where your every need will be satisfied.
Local pubs and night clubs along with the many winery festivities present live entertainment throughout the season, so there finding the right venue for your taste is simple. Communities, too, offer many special events throughout the summer.
Calistoga Summer Concerts in the Park
Each Thursday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30, Calistoga Beverage Company presents a weekly concert series where you bring your blanket, enjoy the music, and sip the excellent wines produced by local vintners. Pioneer Park, Calistoga, on the banks of the Napa River is the perfect venue for enjoying the outdoor entertainment.
Napa Valley Wine Train
The iconic Napa Valley Wine Train offers many unique experiences aboard a century-old rail car. You can experience the breathtaking Napa Valley sunset as you enjoy a gourmet dinner and taste the local wines. The Wine Train offers excellent wine tours, stopping at wineries along the way for passengers to taste the local production.
Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon Rides
A wonderful and exhilarating beginning to any summer day is a morning Napa Valley hot air balloon ride. You, family, and friends can witness glorious views from a new perspective as you float gently above the pristine communities and stately vineyards with an inspiring view of the hills and mountains as a backdrop. Contact Balloons Above the Valley to make reservations for your summer Napa Valley hot air balloon ride.
Visit Oxbow Public Market
Oxbow Public Market has become the meeting place for much of Napa’s activity. A visit to the Market is a stroll through any food and wine junkie’s paradise. Here visitors can find just about any ingredients used around the world and can even learn to make new and interesting dishes.
Outdoor Activities
Opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors around beautiful Napa Valley are almost limitless. Relax as you stroll along the miles of walking trails throughout the Valley, enjoying the delightful panorama perhaps dotted by those iconic vineyards. Visit beautiful Bothe Napa Valley State Park filled with redwood groves and beautiful hilltop scenes. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll or a more strenuous climb up some of the Park’s hills.
Contact Balloons Above the Valley for a Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride
Your Napa Valley visit is not complete until you have enjoyed the hospitality and awesome experience of a Napa Valley hot air balloon ride offered by Balloons Above the Valley. Safe, professional, and comfortable, a Napa Valley Balloon hot air ride by Balloons Above the Valley will be your most pleasant and memorable experience during your stay.
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