Calistoga with kids, without a tasting room
6 things to do with kids in Calistoga that are not a winery. A geyser that erupts every 15 to 30 minutes with a petting farm beside it, a petrified forest on two short trails, a state park with redwoods and a seasonal pool, a museum with a scavenger hunt for kids, and two town parks, one built to be reachable by stroller and wheelchair.
A geyser that erupts every 15-30 minutes on cue, a petting farm with llamas and goats, a geology museum, and picnic grounds - Napa's classic kid attraction at the top of the valley.
Two half-mile dirt trails, about an hour in all, and kids under 6 are free.
Redwoods, creek trails, and a SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL in a state park: the pool runs weekends and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day with lifeguards - hike the redwood loop, then cool off.
Free to enter, with a downloadable scavenger hunt for kids and pull-out risers so little ones can see the exhibits.
Calistoga's shady creekside playground two blocks from downtown: newer climbing equipment under real tree cover, a gazebo, and steps down to the creek at low water.
Calistoga's accessible-first park: smooth concrete paths across 10.5 acres, an inclusive playground, bocce and baseball - the stroller- and wheelchair-friendly pick upvalley.
Easy meals