Calistoga
City Of Mud Bath
General Information
Other Name: -, District: California, State: West, United States of America
Area: 2.6 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Best Time to Visit: September to October and -
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Calistoga is a city in Napa County, California, United States.Thus there are numerous wineries within a short drive. Calistoga itself, however, is noted for its hot springs spas, a local specialty being immersion in hot volcanic ash known as a mud bath. Nearby attractions are include a geothermal artificial geyser known as the Old Faithful of California.Location
Calistoga is about 75 miles north of San Francisco and 27 miles north of the town of Napa.Climate
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This full service spa features mineral body and facial wraps, mud wraps, therapeutic massages, facials, and reflexology.
The main attraction here is the complimentary enclosed tram that will provide you with gorgeous views of the vineyards below. The tasting room is at the top of the hill. Here you will sample some fine Merlots and don’t miss the Reserve wines which are some of the finest in the area.
Welcome to the Frank Family Vineyards winery, located on Larkmead Lane south of Calistoga, where wine tastes the sweetest! First constructed in 1884, this sandstone building still stands strong and is considered as one of the finest structures in the county. The wine here is produced in small quantities and sold at the winery at a selected number of stores and restaurants.
This geyser throws a tower of thousands of gallons of 350 degree hot water approximately 60 feet into the air and stays there for three to four minutes, then recedes back down. You can see this magnificent performance every day, about every 30 minutes.
Sweeping views of the Pacific and the Sierra Nevada range are highlights of this state park, which features rough terrain, evergreen forests and a five-mile hiking trail to the top of Mount St. Helena.
This guided half mile round trip walking tour takes you back in time to over three million years ago as you see a 100 foot high Ash Fall that contains deposits of volcanic material, rare native flowers, and a trail of giant majestic petrified redwood trees. This place also offers a panoramic view of Mt. St. Helena.