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If you go Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater

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WHERE TO STAY Napa Railway Inn

6523 Washington St.; 707-944-2000 napavalley­railwayinn.com Historic stationary railway cars converted into eight rooms and a two bedroom Station House suite, located on the original tracks of the Napa Valley Railway Company. It can get noisy because it’s right on the street in town, but lovely and very comfortabl­e. Rooms from $195 per night.

Hotel Yountville

6462 Washington St.; 707-967-7900 hotelyount­ville.com This recently renovated hotel has a fireplace in every room and gorgeous public spaces, including a pool with fire pit. Rooms from $400 per night.

Bardessono Hotel & Spa 6526 Yount St.; 707-204-6000 WHERE TO EAT The French Laundry

6640 Washington St.; 707-944-2380 thomaskell­er.com/tfl Thomas Keller spends two-thirds of his time in Yountville, so you may see him in the kitchen. Prepaid reservatio­ns required. Open 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday and nightly from 5 to 8:45 p.m. From $325 prix fixe.

La Calenda

6518 Washington St.; 833-682-8226 lacalendam­ex.com The newest jewel in Keller’s restaurant crown serves creative Oaxacan dishes, and tacos and chips and guac to satisfy traditiona­l Mexican cravings. No reservatio­ns. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Entrees from $22, with lots of smaller dishes available.

Addendum

6476 Washington St.; 707-944-2487 thomaskell­er.com/addendum Keller’s seasonally open shack serves herb fried-chicken (delicious without being too fancy), ribs, and hearty sides that will delight vegetarian­s. Eat the black-eyed pea salad. No reservatio­ns. Open spring through grape harvest (usually October) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday though Sunday. Entrees from $17.50.

WHAT TO DO Napa Valley Museum

55 Presidents Cir.; 707-944-0500 napavalley­museum.org Exhibits on Napa Valley’s history and people, and rotating art exhibits, including a current one on printmakin­g. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Adults $15, $7.50 for seniors and children under 17. 100 California Dr.; 707-944-9900 lincolnthe­ater.com Live performanc­es of the Symphony Napa Valley, touring bands, comedians, and plays. Tickets from about $20 depending on performanc­e.

Yountville Trolley

707-312-1509 for pickups 707-944-1234 for informatio­n vinetransi­t.com/yountville-trolley Free motorized trolley-looking vehicles that operate on a regular fixed route but will often deviate to provide door-to-door service if you ask by phone or through its app. Available 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. Informatio­n: yountville.com

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