St. Helena, California is a small town just North of San Francisco and a couple miles away from Napa Valley. This town is a very calm area about 25 miles wide and about 15 minutes away from the town of Calistoga. Lining the streets, there are vineyards and wineries that line the main road along with many shops. Right before the small street, there is a roadside burger place called
Gott's Roadside. I must say that Gott's is definitely a place you want to try if you visit St. Helena. They provide burgers, fries, seafood, hotdogs, salads and so much more. But there is more than just shops and restaurants. If you are older than 21, you can buy a wine passport which allows you tours of each winery in the local area, such as: Markham Vineyards, Beringer Winery, Sterling Vineyards and many more. Or, take the
wine train and wine taste in the finest train you've ever been in.
There is so much more to do in this small town than just winery tours. There are trails that run through the wooded areas alongside the main roads that are open to all kinds of recreation. Also, right at the trailheads, there are several campsites open to the public. To be completely honest, I do not advocate taking any small children to this town. Not because of the wine, but simply because there is not that much for them to do here.
Had enough wine and cheese? Take a trip to the many spas that are scattered around the area that will make you never want to leave. Or, dine in some top restaurants on the main street. One of my personal favorites is,
Tra Vigne. Tra Vigne, is a very fancy Italian dining establishment that will place you in the middle of Italy when you are seated with fantastic foods. Speaking of cooking, if school is on your mind and you want to be a chef, visit
the Culinary Institute of America and become a wine or food enthusiast. I hope this post made you interested in visiting St. Helena. This town is a very fine choice if you want a weekend away from a busy life. :)
