San Francisco - Wine Country
This tour takes you north from San Francisco to explore some of the best known Californian wine regions. To fully enjoy the tour we suggest that you take around 2 days.
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Start your tour at the California Welcome Center on Pier 39. Then take Hwy 101 north through San Rafael, visiting the Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Continue north on Hwy 101 to . . . |
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| Petaluma | This quaint river town mixes stately Victorian-era homes, steamboat excursions and modern-day Premium Outlets. Turn east on Hwy 116 to reach Petaluma Adobe SHP which is an excellent example of Californian life under Mexican rule. Continue east on Hwy 116 to Hwy 12, turning north to . . . |
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| Sonoma | Visit the Mission San Francisco Solano and see the City Plaza which is surrounded by Mexican-era adobes. Numerous wineries are located nearby along with a cheeseworks. The State Scenic Byway, Valley of the Moon Highway (Hwy 12) offers views of picturesque wineries and lush vineyards. Continue north on Hwy 12 to . . . |
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| Glen Ellen | Visit Jack London SHP which contains his farmhouse, House of Happy Walls, a museum, Wolf House ruins and the lake area. Continue northwest on Hwy 12 to . . . |
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| Santa Rosa | Explore the nearby Russian River where more than 50 wineries are clustered along the river's banks. Travel north on Hwy 101 to . . . |
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| Geyserville | Here you can hire a wagon and horse to tour the local wineries. Turn southeast onto Hwy 128 to . . . |
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| Calistoga | This is a renowned spa area where visitors can enjoy mineral baths. Two miles north of Calistoga is a hot water geyser which erupts on average every 45 minutes. Continue south on Hwy 29 past Bothe-Napa Valley SP and the Bale Grist Mill SHP to . . . |
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| St Helena | Visit the Silverado Museum which contains memorabilia of author Robert Louis Stevenson, including first editions, original manuscripts, and photographs. Continue south on Hwy. 29, past Rutherford, to... |
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| Yountville | Visit the Napa Valley Museum and Vintage 1870, a century-old brick winery that houses restaurants, art galleries, and shops. Tour the numerous wineries in the area or enjoy a hot air balloon ride. Continue to... |
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| Napa | . Much of this charming city features Victorian-era architecture. Enjoy gourmet dining year-round, aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars carry you on a three-hour passage. The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts is the world's leading cultural center dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of wine, food and the arts. Take Hwy. 29 south to Hwy. 37 east to Vallejo, home of Six Flags Marine World, America's only combination wildlife park, oceanarium, and theme park. Hwy. 37 intersects with I-80 just south of Vallejo. I-80 west will return you to... |
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