The Napa Valley is filled with exciting activities. Within walking distance are many fine cafes, shops, restaurants, art galleries, and other points of interest, including the famous Napa Wine Train.

Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Napa Valley Wine Country. Please let us know if we can give you additional ideas and recommendations. We can also make dining or other reservations for you and your loved one.

Most of the California's finest wineries are only a few minutes drive away where guests can take tours, taste wines and view art and sculpture exhibits and tour beautiful gardens.

Nothing quite compares to a custom limousine tour of the beautiful Napa Valley. Wine tour limousines will pick you up at La Belle Epoque and guide you to some of California's finest wineries. Here are our recommendations:

Beau Wine Tours and Limousine Service: Enjoy a custom limousine wine tour of the Northern California Wine Country. (707) 257-0887; beaulimousine.com

Platypus Tours: Visit some of the most beautiful wineries and tastiest wines in Napa Valley. (707) 253-2723; platypustours.com

Vintners Collective is the first of it's kind in Napa Valley, a multi-winery tasting room that is home to twenty of the most experienced and talented winemakers in the Valley.

Napa River Adventures Guided Cruises: Napa River Adventures guided river cruises are aboard our luxurious, electric-motor launches, which comfortably seat up to 11 passengers. Seating is limousine-style and the wrap-around windows provide panoramic views from every seat. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic, beverages and snacks to enjoy during their Napa river cruise.

Chardonnay Golf Club: Ranked as one of the "Top 10" private courses in Northern California. Former host site of the Northern California Open Championship, the 1993 2nd Stage PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament, the 1995, 1998 and 2001 U.S. Open Championship local qualifying, the Northern California PGA Pro/Assistants Championship and numerous California State Tour events.

Napa Valley Balloon Rides: See the Napa Valley from an unforgettably spectacular prospective. Let the breeze usher you along the corridors of grape vines and between the mountains of one of the most magnificent valleys on earth. Your adventure begins at the crack of dawn when the winds are gentle and the light from the rising sun makes the valley shine like a jewel. (Ask about special pricing exclusive to La Belle Epoque guests.)