One of the things that had been on my “bucket list” for awhile was a trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train in Napa Valley, California, and in May, Darcy and I finally booked our passage. We were on a short holiday in San Francisco and took a day trip down to Napa to enjoy this special tour. Leaving from the Fairmont downtown, it was a pleasant 90 minute drive to McKinstry Street Station in Napa where it departs from.
Their website says it best: “The Napa Valley Wine Train provides a relaxing three-hour, thirty-six mile round-trip journey from the historic town of Napa, through one of the world’s most well known wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena, and back. Guests aboard the Wine Train enjoy a freshly prepared lunch or dinner inside a fully restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining Car or 1952 Vista Dome car as they pass the vineyards and wineries of Napa Valley. They also have the option of pre-purchasing a winery tour.”
Darcy booked us for a lunch trip (They also do dinner) and we were seated in the Cabernet car, which was on the end, allowing for easy access for some outdoor photographs.
Our dining car…
I was loving everything about this day. The views, the food, the company and the service…
1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, California 94559.

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