BPT - Looking for the perfect getaway? Nestled in the heart of Northern California is a remarkable hidden gem: Downtown Napa. A picturesque, unique place with much more to do than any other small town, Napa attracts a wide variety of travelers, tempting the wine and food lover, plus those who enjoy music, art or shopping. The Downtown Napa Wine Tasting Card lets visitors sip wine at eight of those rooms for only half the price.
The ultimate foodie paradise: More than 80 palate-tempting restaurants are there for the tasting in Downtown Napa. Plan your trip around the bi-monthly DoNapa Culinary Crawl to enjoy specially prepared bites at three locations, along with exciting raffles and prizes. Aspiring chefs and home cooks can hone their skills at the world-class CIA at Copia. One-of-a-kind experiences for art lovers: The Napa ARTwalk is a unique, juried biennial rotating exhibition of public installation art created by artists from all over the Western U.
The remarkable artworks are free for public viewing year-round, with maps available online and at select locations in Napa. Explore the groundbreaking work of Gordon Huether, an artist who creates extraordinary large-scale art installations for sites around the world.
Huether's marvelous work is viewable around Napa and is created right at his Napa studio. Enjoy great live music: Downtown Napa hosts weekly music events, plus major annual music festivals. For a lively night spot during your stay, check out the headliners at the Uptown Theatre Napa or Blue Note Napa, known for its world-class jazz performances. Live music is featured at many Downtown Napa lodging properties and wine tasting rooms.
Visit in May for the BottleRock Napa Valley festival to enjoy a variety of live music, food, wine and brews. Located in the vibrant Oxbow District, Oxbow Public Market is a unique space that is home to many local artisanal vendors. After a day of exciting shopping, guests can enjoy dining on the scenic outdoor deck overlooking the Napa River. Discover the wide variety of adorable boutiques throughout Downtown Napa, offering shoppers products not available anywhere else.
