Napa Valley Wine Train
About this place
The Gourmet Express Lunch is three hours with a reduced fare for kids 12 and under; there is a changing table in the station but none on the train.
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Nearby places
Downtown Napa's riverfront green: a big open lawn for running, public art, and the Napa River - steps from Oxbow Public Market for the picnic supply run.
Downtown Napa's full-service stay across from the Wine Train depot and Oxbow Market: a heated riverside pool, suites with kitchenettes, and everything downtown walkable with a stroller.
Napa's food hall: everyone picks from a different vendor (oysters to empanadas to ice cream), picnic tables outside, and zero waitstress - the family-compromise dinner downtown.
Gott's downtown Napa outpost at Oxbow Public Market: same burgers and shakes, shorter waits than upvalley, and the whole market around it for dessert.
A quieter riverside boutique on the Napa River: pool, balconies over the water, and a short walk to downtown - the calm alternative to the big resorts.
Downtown Napa's big sports saloon: kids eat free on Wednesdays, huge menu, and TVs everywhere - the game-day family dinner.