Yountville is one of the many small towns that make up Napa Valley. It is a charming town that offers numerous attractions and fun things to do. It has many state parks for outdoor recreations, restaurants, shopping destinations, cultural institutions and many other attractions. The next time you travel to Napa Valley, do make a stop in Yountville. Below is a Napa Valley travel guide to help you explore the town.
Lodging
Yountville is home to many top lodging establishments, including three Diamond award-winning lodging options: the Villagio Inn & Spa, a Tuscan-inspired inn set amongst gardens, fountains & flowing waterway; the Vintage Inn, an elegant French country-style inn surrounded by breathtaking gardens and a central watercourse, which has fireplaces and whirlpool bathtubs in every guestroom; and the Napa Valley Lodge, a beautiful luxury boutique hotel set in a picturesque vineyard which features a stunning garden-courtyard patio with fire pit, spa services and several other amenities.
Dining
Yountville is home to two acclaimed restaurants, one of them, a Michelin star awardee. Since it opened, the Domaine Chandon - étoile Restaurant has been gathering praises and accolades, including that Michelin star, for its inventive and original menu which has a hint of French cuisine and which uses only the freshest ingredients and local produce. And since it is set in a vineyard (the only one in the region) you can count on, not just delicious food, but an altogether unique and memorable dining experience.
Cantinetta Piero serves up excellent Tuscan cuisine using only seasonal ingredients, regional products (including seafood from neighboring coasts, meats from nearby mountain regions) and the freshest local produce. Enjoy dining in the restaurant’s cozy interior under 15-foot vaulted brick ceilings, or dine al fresco in the outdoor dining area under the olive trees.
Attractions
The best way to see Yountville is on a bicycle. Join the Napa Valley Bike Tours and explore the town’s most interesting spots, including several top wineries.
For art and history buffs, there is the Napa Valley Museum. The museum is devoted to promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of the city through entertaining and educational permanent and changing exhibits.
Shopaholics on the other hand, can make their way to Goosecross Cellars where they can choose etched wine bottles that make for delightful gifts. There’s also the V Marketplace which has everything from home and garden accessories, fine art, wine, gourmet foods, chocolates, toys, books, jewelry, collectibles, fine clothing, gift items and more.
