Buster's Southern Barbecue

The two-bedroom cottages sleep up to five and have a kitchen; the one-bedrooms sleep two.

Calistoga's family Mexican: big plates of enchiladas and tacos at non-wine-country prices - Visit Calistoga's casual-dinner pick for kids.

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.

Historic brewpub with a big creekside patio on the Napa River's upper reach: house-brewed beer for parents, a casual pub menu kids handle easily, and live-music nights.