St. Helena is a city within Napa County that has been nicknamed “Napa Valley’s Main Street,” offering a quintessential small-town wine-country experience for regional visitors.

The city’s designated American Viticultural Area is home to more than 400 vineyards spanning a total area of more than 6,800 acres, including Merryvale Vineyards, the first winery to open within the region following the repeal of Prohibition.

Its quaint downtown district forbids chain restaurants, allowing fine dining establishments such as the Harvest Table to thrive.

The city is also home to the renowned Culinary Institute of America and the sprawling 57-acre Cairdean Estate, which is filled with unique shops, galleries, tasting rooms, and wine caves. Map

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