Napa Valley is one of the most famous wine-growing areas in the world, the prefect retreat for wine and food lovers. Literally hundreds of wineries are open to visitors but if wine isn't of interest, there are plenty of spas, restaurants and lots of rolling countryside to enjoy while taking a hot-air balloon ride. Since the valley is only thirty-five miles long, the shops, restaurants and hotels are all situated along Highway 29, which begins at the Napa River and heads north to Calistoga. Virtually every winery and town can be reached from this street. So if one is interested in learning about wine making, Napa's wineries make this the ultimate in wine country experience.