Updated in 2019, the centrally located Hotel Winters is your best option for a place to stay. Although the facade plays homage to the townâs centuries-old architecture, youâll find a contemporarily designed rooftop lounge and courtyard pool, as well as comfortable rooms.
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Lake Berryessa is one of the first natural beauties you will pass along Highway 128.
Friday: Winters to Calistoga
Start with breakfast at Putah Creek Cafe, which serves hearty breakfast classics like country fried steak, omelettes, waffles, and enormous pancakes. For something a little different, order the chilaquiles or tacos at El Pueblo, a Mexican restaurant that doubles as a meat market. Before leaving town, make sure youâre well stocked on snacks, water, and a couple of local beersâjust in case.