- The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Calistoga, California, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, National & State Parks, History Museums and Forests.
- From Bothe-Napa State Park to Petrified Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Calistoga and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Guerneville.
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Watch geyser shoot in the sky up to 100 feet high at 30-minute intervals; while you wait head to the petting zoo or picturesque picnic area
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The Bothe-Napa State Park is a state park that has opportunities for swimming, hiking, picnicking, year-round camping, and wildlife viewing. The park also has a network of 10-miles of hiking trails.
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The Petrified Forest explains the history and mechanics behind this geological wonder. Tickets are ten dollars each.
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Named after the famous author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is the location where he and his wife spent their honeymoon. There is nothing left of Stevenson's original cabin, but the park does feature a five-mile hiking trail which offers panoramic views of San Francisco.
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A good first stop for visitors to the Napa Valley area, the Calistoga Visitors Center features a large collection of maps, brochures, and other informative materials, as well as a knowledgeable staff.
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Built in 1871 by Calistoga's first judge, the Palmer House is a quintessential example of Second Empire style. The home is now a private residence, and belongs to the National Register of Historic Places.
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The permanent exhibits at the Sharpsteen Museum are designed to show the history of the upper Napa Valley from prehistory to post World War I. In addition to the exhibits, the museum features dioramas that depict Calistoga during its time in the 1860s when it was a resort.
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Ca'toga Galleria D'arte is a unique open house art gallery featuring the diverse collection of works by Carlo Marchiori, a world renowned artist famous for his beautiful ceiling murals depicting human and animal figures in fluid motion.
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Old Faithful Geyser of California
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1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
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The Old Faithful Geyser is a geothermal well erupting at regular intervals and a popular tourist attraction. There is a nice picnic area nearby as well as a small farm and a museum. The entry fee is a bit pricey.
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Lee Youngman Galleries hosts a variety of oil and watercolor paintings. Artists are both local and from around the country.
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2555 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
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If you want to have a spectacular dinner, go to the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Their restaurant serves creations by the students at this prestigious culinary school.