Napa Valley
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Museums & Historical Sites in Napa Valley
Our guide to Napa Valley Museums and Historical Sites will help you explore Napa Valley's colorful history.
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West Cliff Inn ─ Click for b&b review or to book online
174 West Cliff Drive
Situated on a bluff across from the beach West Cliff Inn was originally built In 1877 as a private home. This stately three-story Italianate Victorian with its spacious wraparound porch was completely renovated and features a breezy coastal decor with fabrics in crisp blues and whites
1201 Main St Napa, CA 94559 Phone: (707)226-1426
A small museum that is packed with old fashioned fire trucks, hand drawn hose carts, a horse drawn fire truck.
55 Presidents Circle Yountville, CA (707) 944-0500
Napa Valley Museum is dedicated to promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of the Napa Valley. Our special, changing exhibits represent a diverse range of subjects from fine arts to history to natural sciences.
1311 Washington St., Calistoga, CA (707) 942-5911
The Sharpsteen Museum's permanent exhibits are designed to present the history of the upper Napa Valley from its pre-history to post World War I with an emphasis on people and changes brought by the period of U.S. emigration and development.
1490 Library Ln., St. Helena (707) 963-3757
The Silverado Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, which houses one of the world's most distinguished collections of Stevensoniana, opened its doors to the public on December 14, 1969, thus commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of the author of such beloved classics as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses.
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Napa Valley Area Historical Sites
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park -- Day-use
north of Calistoga on Highway 53,
Located between Lower Lake and Clear Lake on Highway 53, the park is popular for bird watching, hiking and picnicking. Also, the Anderson Ranch House displays some of the archeological finds of Native American artifacts--some dating back as much as 10,000 years.
Bencia Capitol State Historic Park -- Day-use
Benicia, CA (707) 745-3385
Located at 115 West G Street in Benicia, it is the last surviving pre-Sacramento capitol. The building is furnished with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The park is popular for cycling, running, walking, roller skating, picnicking, bird watching, and fishing.
Bencia Capitol State Historic Park -- Day-use
Benicia, CA (707) 745-3385
Located at 115 West G Street in Benicia, it is the last surviving pre-Sacramento capitol. The building is furnished with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The park is popular for cycling, running, walking, roller skating, picnicking, bird watching, and fishing.
Jack London State Historic Park -- Day-use
2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen (707) 938-5216
Located just 20 minutes north of Sonoma at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen, the 800-acre park still contains the cottage residence where Jack London wrote and also oversaw his various business enterprises. The park now lends itself to casual day walks, hikes and bicycling. Also, a summer horseback riding concession is available. For those wishing to camp can do so at the nearby Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.
Old Faithful Geyser of California
1299 Tubbs Ln., Calistoga (707) 942-6463
Come visit the show of California's Old Faithful Geyser, a spectacular, nature-directed performance.
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park -- Day-use
Petaluma, CA (707) 762-4871
Located on the east edge of Petaluma, the park's main residence was once owned by General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo who was one of the most powerful men in the Mexican Province of California from 1834 to 1846. The adobe contains authentic furniture and exhibits that depict early rancho life.
4100 Petrified Forest Rd., Calistoga (707) 942-6667
Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park -- Day-use
Located seven miles north of Calistoga on Highway 29 (707) 942-4575
The park features a five-mile hike to the top of Mt. St. Helena. Along the hike, hikers will travel through evergreen forests and chaparral. And when they reach the top of the mountain, they will enjoy views of much of the Bay Area.
Sonoma State Historic Park -- Day-use
20 E Spain St., Sonoma, CA
Located at 20 E Spain St., Sonoma, the park contains Mission San Francisco de Solano (circa 1823). It is one of the original 21 missions in California. Visitors can walk through the streets that surround the town’s historic plaza, and visit over a dozen buildings that were constructed between 1823 and 1855.
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