Spend a Day on the Napa River Promenade

After a relaxing morning lie-in and your delicious complimentary breakfast at the Wine Country Inn & Cottages, head south to downtown Napa and take a stroll along the historic Napa River. The Napa River Promenade stretches along the former water transportation hub and is a vacation destination complete with boutique shopping, fine cuisine, and local libations only found in wine country. Spend a day exploring the beautiful Napa River Promenade and indulging in wine country’s finest exports.

Sip

Visit Angéle Restaurant & Bar, Basalt, or the Napa General Store’s wine bar for a drink. Sit under an umbrella on the General Store’s patio and enjoy the river views with a glass in hand. For an innovative craft cocktail stop by Celadon and try The Howard, the perfect refresher for a sunny day on the river with vodka, pomegranate and lemon juice, cava Spanish sparkling wine, and an orange twist.

Dine

After your liquid refreshment, dine at one of the many restaurants along the Promenade. Visit Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s famous Morimoto Napa for Western and Japanese fusion food or Basalt’s seasonal California cuisine with Mexican and Spanish influence. For something different pop into Silo’s for a space reminiscent of a classic Chicago speakeasy, featuring live jazz, blues, rock, reggae, and Motown music. Silo’s serves a small menu of handcrafted pizzas and small plates. The Napa River Promenade is also dog-friendly, so if you bring your four-legged friend along, there are plenty of pet-friendly dining options along the way. For a dog-centric day in Napa, check out this itinerary.

Shop

For the perfect souvenir reminiscent of your wine country vacation, stop by Amelia’s Gifts for an assortment of products that reflect the Napa Valley lifestyle such as artisanal goods, jewelry, handbags, and more. For contemporary fashion from around the world, visit Danielle. Have a constant token from Napa Valley displayed in your home with a gift from Ivy, Twig, & Twine, an interior design shop with pieces designed by local artist Michael Holmes.

Explore

The pedestrian-friendly Promenade itself is worth a visit to take in the town’s relaxing ambience. Visit Napa’s Riverfront iconic big chair for a photo op, or sit on a riverside bench to watch the people and waterfowl. View the beautiful blossoms that pop up in warmer weather or the fireworks shows on Independence Day. Scope the beautifully restored 19th century Victorian houses or take a walk through the shady Veterans Memorial Park. For more downtown Napa history, consider a Napa River kayak tour for an in-depth look at this famous wine region and the native birds and animals.

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After a day exploring world-class restaurants, shopping, and Napa hospitality, retreat to the Wine Country Inn & Cottages for cozy accommodations. Indulge in vineyard views with a glass of Napa Valley wine from your private patio or deck.