Napa Valley Wine Train
The Napa Valley Wine train takes you past some of California's most stunning wineries and serves as both a restaurant and a museum. Riders who want a full 360-degree view of the surroundings should reserve a seat on the luxurious Vista Dome, an observation-style dining car.
One of the pleasures of the 36-mile round trip from Downtown Napa to St. Helena is riding through rows of grapevines, across farmland, and past picturesque wineries against a backdrop of green hills. Board in an industrial area of Napa and take in views of the town's outdoor contemporary art, including murals, sculpture, landscaping, and parks, as promoted by Rail Arts District Napa. Continue through the towns of Yountville, Rutherford, and Oakville, stopping for gourmet meals and wines along the way. With a variety of stops and winery tours available, it's a convenient and safe way to explore and taste wines.
The actual train cars add to the appeal and give train travel a more quaint feel. The historic cars underwent a thorough renovation that included the addition of mahogany paneling, polished brass, lavish fabrics, and etched glass partitions, to name a few things.
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