If you go Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater
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