Cheers to Mom – The Ultimate Guide to Mother’s Day in Downtown Napa

There’s no better place to celebrate Mom than the epicenter of laid-back luxury. Downtown Napa is pulling out all the stops for Mother’s Day this year – from decadent bubbly brunch spreads and special offers at some of Napa’s best boutique hotels and historic B&Bs to cruising the Napa River on a sunset gondola ride and sipping wine in the spring sunshine. There are truly endless ways to celebrate the top lady in your life. Below, find a few of our favorite Downtown Napa experiences, hand-picked just for Mom.  


Photo: @napagondola

Sunset Gondola Ride  

Treat Mom to a little taste of Venice, right here in Downtown Napa! A sunset gondola cruise with Napa Valley Gondola includes wine (of course!) along with an authentic Venetian serenade.  

Photo: Chris Sithi

Napa ArtWalk 

The art-appreciating Mom in your life is sure to love a leisurely stroll around Downtown Napa to check out 10 sculptures from artists around the world. Don’t miss a memorable photo opp in front the giant fork at CIA Copia!  

Photo: @AckermanHeritageHouse

Afternoon Tea at Ackerman Heritage House  

Take a trip back in time with a proper English tea service at the beautifully preserved Ackerman Heritage House. On the list of National Historic Places, this stunning Victorian is a visual masterpiece, and the chef’s carefully curated selection includes delectable tea sandwiches, dainty tarts, savory bites, seasonal house-made jams and premium teas served on authentic antique china and sterling silverware. 

Photo: @NapaRiverInn

Spa Day at Napa River Inn  

If Mom is longing for a day of luxurious pampering and wellness, the Spa at the Napa River Inn checks all the boxes. The Royal Treatment all-encompassing spa experience includes a signature grape seed luxury foot treatment, a full body massage, and a grape seed-based exfoliation and wrap. This decadent package is sealed with a deeply clarifying and antioxidant-rich Grape Love facial.  

Photo: @WineTrain

The Napa Valley Wine Train  

What better way to show Mom your appreciation than by checking an iconic Napa experience off her bucket list? Whisk her away to roll through the vineyards on a historic train, complete with bubbles and a gourmet lunch prepared by their new chef. 

Photo: @FirstStreetNapa & @Mecox-Napa

More Love for Mom 

Don’t forget to leave time for shopping so you can send Mom home with a little taste of Napa, and find a full list of special Mother’s Day events sure to make this year the most memorable Mother’s Day yet.   

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