Aspiring chefs may enroll in day classes at local bed and breakfasts, which attract visitors with their small-town charm. Many of the specialties students prepare are made with local wines. The majority of visitors to Napa County's wineries jump in their cars and drive the short distances between them. But for a truly unique tour of local wineries, hop aboard Excalibur Carriage Tours, which allows you to snap photographs of the gently rolling hills of California's wine country as you visit several local vineyards, sampling fine wines at each stop. From fresh breads and salads to gourmet cheeses and, of course, wines, you'll have a feast worthy of the setting.
Locals take full advantage of the region's friendly weather year-round.
Napa County's annual agenda is packed with outdoor festivals, including Southwest Art in Wine Country, Concerts in the Park and the annual Calistoga Beer and Sausage Festival. Bicycling in wine country is another favorite pasttime of locals and visitors, as is hot-air ballooning. Adventurous and perhaps a tad scary, ballooning is perhaps the best way to experience the beauty of Napa County's vineyards. The cost of living in Napa County is high. If these prices are well out of your budget, condominiums, apartments and single-family home rentals are available in Napa County.