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A Historic and Culinary Landmark
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I heard it through the grapevine. Historic Downtown Napa is back on the map!
Once a bustling economic hub and Gold Rush staging location, this landmark of the Napa Valley, until recently, was overlooked for years by leisurists and wine enthusiasts heading a little farther north to dressier Valley scenes. Now, after a revitalization and renaissance of the downtown waterfront, art and food scenes, this charming town with numerous restored buildings exudes a fresh urban vibe with much to see, do and taste! There are reasons-aplenty to slam on the brakes for a stay in Napa proper.
STAY
There’s no better place than the Downtown area for the best in accommodations. For any style of traveler, you can’t go wrong with a room at either the Westin Verasa or the River Terrace Inn; or for some historic luxury, try the Napa River Inn – the only three-starred downtown hotel, ideally situated in the Historic Napa Mill. The Westin Verasa, a full-service, upscale hotel is just blocks away from main attractions such as the Oxbow Public Market and the Napa Valley Wine Train. Spacious, vineyard-chic, and detailed with historic architectural influences, this property delights the senses with natural beauty, elegance and signature services for mind and body (westinnapa.com). Also steps away from downtown attractions, The River Terrace Inn – a boutique hotel – embodies a charming, refined California-rustic style with richly decorated rooms and tranquil breezes from river-viewing balconies (riverterraceinn.com). The aforementioned Napa River Inn, combines yesterday and today to house a mix of “high style and warmth.” A member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America, the NRI serves up some of the best food around, along with features such as river views, fireplaces, slipper-backed tubs, and turn-of-the-century décor (napariverinn.com).
