In the city of Calistoga, north of Napa sits a bunch of unique attractions such as Castello di Amorosa (the castle winery), Petrified Forest, and Old Faithful Geyser. I recommend going to each of these attractions if you have time, but the Old Faithful Geyser is definitely one of the better ones. I was initially […]
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Napa Valley Guide: Exploring Yountville, St Helena, Calistoga & Napa
For over a century, the Napa Valley region of Northern California has been a popular attraction, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors a year from all over the world. The wine region is one of the most famous in the United States, and the small cities that make up the Napa Valley have both a […]
Napa City Guide: Restaurants, Wineries, Art & Bike Rides
The Napa city is the gatekeeper to the famous Napa Valley, that people travel from all over the world to visit. The downtown area of the city of Napa has gone through a massive revival over the last decade, and has become its own destination for people to visit. I got a chance to explore […]
9/11 Memorial Garden in Downtown Napa
While exploring Downtown Napa, one of the places I was surprised to find in the heart of the city was the beautifully crafted 9/11 Memorial Garden that featured actual steel from the Twin Towers. Established in 2013 and created by the Napa-based artist Gordon Huether, this is a peaceful place in the city to visit and […]
Visiting Gordon Huether’s Art Studio in Napa
Gordon Huether is a famous artist based in Napa that does large-scale installation pieces for schools, corporations, cities, etc. His pieces are incredibly impressive, and you may have even seen a few around the USA at an airport or park. He was the one that made the 9/11 memorial in Downtown Napa, which is really […]