




Between volcanic mud baths and natural hot springs, your body will thank you for visiting this quirky northern Napa Valley town. Old Faithful Geyser erupts with clockwork precision, while Chateau Montelena Winery offers tastings in a stone castle straight from a fairytale. Float above vineyards in a hot air balloon for views that explain why this valley became world-famous. The downtown proudly bans fast food chains, favoring local restaurants where chefs know their farmers by name. After wine tasting, hike through Pioneer Park or paddle the Napa River. For the ultimate Calistoga experience, book a spa treatment involving volcanic ash and mineral water – the same remedy that's drawn 'healthy hedonists' here since the 1860s.

