We had a great time visiting the Bale Grist Mill in St. Helena. Our tour guide explained it was…read morebuilt in 1846 from the design in the 1795 book "The Young Mill-Wright & Miller's Guide." I was able to read some of the book from the Library of Congress archives and found Oliver Evans wrote the guide and patented his design in 1790, the year the patent office was formed, before patents were numbered. In 1804 they retroactively assigned him patent number (X3) three. He licensed his design to hundreds of people including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. He became the first American to live off of intellectual property income.

Historic Grist Mill where grain is milled powered by a gigantic water wheel. From the friendly…read morereceptionist to the remarkable tour guide this is a fabulous experience. I have not been here since before the pandemic but it is always an amazing experience. Bring a picnic and sit outside at the tables or take a hike after the guided tour in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. You will learn a lot about the history of the region. And the milling process. Modest entry fee.

Built in 1894 by R.H. Pithie, the Pope Street Bridge is one of the few remaining 19th Century…read morebridges that cross the Napa River. Standing 175 feet long and only 18 feet wide, the bridge is constructed of rockfaced stone, and because of its width, delivery trucks and buses are not allowed access on the bridge. If you're ever in the town of St. Helena, you can take a more scenic drive up to Calistoga, or down to Napa by going on to Pope Street and cross the bridge(about 10 seconds) on to the more scenic Silverado Trail....ALOHA!!! YELP 365 CHALLENGE-(291/365) "Crossing People Over Since 1894"

When it comes to one of the more challenging bridges in the Napa Valley, this gets an imprimatur…read more The Pope Street Bridge is historic, dating back to the 1890s, so it's seen a lot. It's withstood numerous earthquakes. It links the Silverado Trail with downtown St. Helena. Highway 29 can be crowded, especially northbound on weekends&in the summertime. This is a helpful alternative. Unfortunately, it's very narrow, so drive it carefully. Apparently the Pope Street Bridge is getting some much needed renovations. The May 2015 quake demolished the Oakville Cross Bridge- there were plans to replace it anyhow. Pope Street is one of the few to remain. It needs some upgrading&renovation for it to last the test of time.

What a BEAUTIFUL and CHARMING town!! We ABSOLUTELY love coming to the City of ST HELENA!!!…read more What's not to love?!?! The charming historic downtown scene! The famous world class wineries!!! All the different culinary restaurants!!! The different hotels and resorts. One may say it's touristy. Yep! I can agree with that statement. However, there is so much history here. Many families creating a life that attracts thousands of people to this area. We truly enjoy shopping the downtown area. We love all the beautiful wineries. The eateries are amazing. The beauty of the area is relaxing!! Overall, we've been here many times. Over the years, we've always discovered something new. It's never been a dull moment. One should explore and experience the beauty at least once in their life....

Saint Helena is a charming town in Napa Valley with a relaxed vibe and small town feel. The…read morevineyard views in Saint Helena are absolutely stunning. Their is the historic downtown area that is full of boutique shops, wine tasting rooms, cafes, and art galleries. It's a fun place to go sipping and strolling and soak in the charm of this quaint and charming small town. There is no shortage of incredible wineries all around you. Many of them have world class wines. The views at many of the wineries are absolutely stunning as well. The town is known for their culinary scene and have incredible restaurants. Several of the wineries in Saint Helena and nearby offer food and wine pairings as well. One of my favorite restaurants there is Farmstead. If you are the outdoorsy and adventurous type, there is lots of hiking in the area. You can go hiking at Mount Saint Helena and climb to the top or hike around Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. There are just so many reasons to love the charming and beautiful town of Saint Helena in Napa Valley.

Pastor Casteñado gave the best tour I had at this place and I've been going since I was a kid !! So…read moremuch history and inspiring stories especially the ones with the Angels !!

I really appreciated the chance to take the tour with my family. My family came to visit from Peru…read moreand wanted to visit Ellen White House.I was really impressed and touched by Ellen White's life, faith and conviction. I really enjoy the tour given by Mr.Castanon who guided us and who was very informative and patience with all the questions. It was a awesome that he speaks Spanish so my family felt so blessed and thankful since they had may questions. The only suggestion I have is to confirm the "tour" by letting know the interested person with the date and time requested, not only with "it was noted" It was a little confusing since I was desperate to get my family to the tour that I send like 2 emails and I call 1 time or somethign like that. Tip * Do your reservation in advance * Parking is free * The place is awesome so be careful - full of antiques Keep doing an wonderful job even in this hard time. Thanks again!

I wanted to know more about Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island and other…read moreclassics. This small one room museum had many piece of memorabilia. But the best part was the history the docent gave about the life of RLS. Left wanting to read his books again!

The Robert Louis Stevenson is an unassuming museum on the edge of St. Helena, next to the public…read morelibrary. Stevenson's "wine is bottled poetry" quote is a common sight in the Napa Valley, yet this museum is small... and relatively uncrowded. Quotes from Stevenson adorn the walls, along with a pirate mannequin and a treasure chest for the Treasure Island display, as well as the toy soldiers who inspired him in "Children's Garden of Verses." Stevenson's adventures in California&Samoa are described&depicted with artifacts. Stevenson didn't confine his quests to his swashbuckling novels. Much is devoted to his romance with Fanny Osbourne, his wife, and their eventual honeymoon in the Napa Valley. For many people, their introductions to Stevenson are his poetry, or movies based on his novels (like Disney's 1960 version of "Kidnapped" with its dueling bagpipes&Rob Roy's son) This museum shows Stevenson's human side. Fascinating and insightful.

Was in St. Helena and was going to drop by the Welcome Center on Main St. We remembered that it…read morewas across the street from Model Bakery but did not see it as we walked the block. We asked a store keeper who was working on a display in front of her shop and she said the center had moved a little over a block away. We were welcomed Lily. We asked her for winery suggestions and she gave us brochures from the display and we picked up some magazines of the area. The Welcome Center also have souvenirs and gift items. They have chairs for you to relax, which I did on this hot day. Restrooms are available too. Nice pit stop while you're in downtown St. Helena. Thanks Lily for your friendly assistance.

We stopped into the welcome center when we arrived in St. Helena to pickup our winter winery…read morepassports. The employee there was incredibly friendly. She talked to us about our plans for the weekend, recommended vineyards and tastings, and supplied us with a few handy brochures. She also shared some recommended food spots that were still open for dinner. We appreciated the information and easy pickup!

Napa Valley Welcome Sign is a landmark in Napa Valley. It has one on the north and south section of…read morethe Helena hwy. It's very popular stop for locals and tourist entering the wine county of Northern California. Moreover, it's mountain backdrop and winery makes this a perfect photo shoot for weddings. I made a quick stop just like everyone to enjoy the scenery and take a photo or two. Overall, it's a nice welcome sign. i recommend you visit.

It's a sign. Yes, it is kind of a cool sign. Still it is only a sign. Swing by, snap your photos,…read moreand go...

Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery is a haunting place. Perched on the side of a cliff, it is a final…read moreresting place for Civil War veterans and Donner Party survivors. A local Boy Scout troop recently made a guide to the cemetery, which dates back to the 1870s. Many original records have been lost, for there are faded tombs where the names have faded into eternity. It's not an easily accessible cemetery- the most one can do is park across the street&find a way across Highway 29/128. There are stories of the cemetery being haunted, of the presence of apparitions, it has that kind of an atmosphere. What was once a quiet cemetery is now beside a busy highway, trying to rest in peace.

Stunning tasting room amazing staff fantastic wine choices!…read more Jake Peatman is the most gracious host! You leave your card and they give you a tasting card and it's help yourself to 60+ wines from 99 pointers to everyday drinkers. Would highly recommend adding it to your Napa vacation!

Oakville Wine Merchant is located next to the Oakville Grocer for convenience. This spot is a…read moreself-serve tasting room that has tastes (1oz), half pours (2.5oz), and full pours (5oz). Note, the prices shown did not include tax. We were intrigues to see what they had and were surprised at how many high end bottles they had to taste. Pricing is a bit of a premium but there's good reason for it. We ended up sharing a half pour of the Sens3s 2021 Chardonnay and a taste of the Donda 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. The store wasn't too crowded so it was easy to look at everything which was nice.