5 days in Sonoma County & Calistoga Itinerary
5 days in Sonoma County & Calistoga Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip planner
Start: Minneapolis
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Healdsburg
— 2 nights
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Calistoga
— 2 nights
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End: Minneapolis
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Healdsburg
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The quaint city of Healdsburg is one of northern California's wine capitals, serving as the meeting point for three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions.You've now added Lynmar Estate Winery to your itinerary. On the 10th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about winemaking at Lynmar Estate Winery.
For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Healdsburg visit planner.
Minneapolis to Healdsburg is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Minneapolis to Healdsburg, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Minneapolis in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Healdsburg: temperatures range from 84°F by day to 51°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Calistoga.
Things to do in Healdsburg
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Calistoga
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Indulgence is the name of the game in Calistoga.Your day by day itinerary now includes Barnett Vineyards, Robert Sinskey Vineyards and Repris Wines. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): do a tasting at Repris Wines, then learn about winemaking at Robert Sinskey Vineyards, and then learn about winemaking at Barnett Vineyards. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: do a tasting at Schramsberg Vineyards, learn about winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and finally do a tasting at Pride Mountain Vineyards.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Calistoga online vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Healdsburg to Calistoga takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, daytime highs in Calistoga are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for home.
Things to do in Calistoga
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Sonoma County travel guide
Less than an hour from San Francisco, Sonoma County bills itself as the "Number 1 Wine Destination in the U.S." for good reason. Though not as famous as the neighboring Napa Valley, Sonoma County features a rolling landscape dotted with over 250 wineries. The county ranks among the country's most agriculturally productive regions. It turns out not only some of America's finest grapes, but also hops, prunes, and apples. The county manages to cling to its leisurely way of life--which is how the local nickname "Slow-noma" got started (despite the fact that the valley attracts nearly 8 million tourists annually)--and is really more about simple enjoyment than a jam-packed sightseeing itinerary. Napa may be better known, but as the crowds of visitors continue to clog the roads there, Sonoma's appeal as a vacation destination only grows.
