Yosemite to Yountville
Jun 6th, 1999 | 04:41 PM
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Yosemite to Yountville
Hi, Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Yosemite to Yountville? How long will this take? Also we are staying at the Vintage Inn and The Villagio any comments about either of these two places? Thank You in advance. I have gotten alot of useful info from you already!
Jun 7th, 1999 | 08:41 AM
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There are quite a few different ways to go. Factors include weekday vs weekend and what time of day you plan to travel.
That said, the "quick and dirty" way is from Yosemite take 120 to I-205 (Tracy) to I-680 (Dublin?) to I-780 (Concord) to Vallego where you take the ??? Parkway to highway 29 which goes to Yountville.
This will take about 4-5 hours depending on how many winnebagos and other slow moving vehicles you encounter on 120 as it is one lane from Yosemite to Tracy.
A more scenic route would have you taking 120 to 49 through the Gold Rush towns. You could take this to Sacramento and then back track some on I-80 to 12 which will lead directly into 29. If you didn't want to go all the way to Sacramento you could spur off onto 12 from 49 just north of San Andreas.
You will need a detailed map such as provided by AAA for any of these routes, but especially if you take a more scenic route.
Hope that helps.
That said, the "quick and dirty" way is from Yosemite take 120 to I-205 (Tracy) to I-680 (Dublin?) to I-780 (Concord) to Vallego where you take the ??? Parkway to highway 29 which goes to Yountville.
This will take about 4-5 hours depending on how many winnebagos and other slow moving vehicles you encounter on 120 as it is one lane from Yosemite to Tracy.
A more scenic route would have you taking 120 to 49 through the Gold Rush towns. You could take this to Sacramento and then back track some on I-80 to 12 which will lead directly into 29. If you didn't want to go all the way to Sacramento you could spur off onto 12 from 49 just north of San Andreas.
You will need a detailed map such as provided by AAA for any of these routes, but especially if you take a more scenic route.
Hope that helps.
Jun 7th, 1999 | 08:42 AM
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There are quite a few different ways to go. Factors include weekday vs weekend and what time of day you plan to travel.
That said, the "quick and dirty" way is from Yosemite take 120 to I-205 (Tracy) to I-680 (Dublin?) to I-780 (Concord) to Vallego where you take the ??? Parkway to highway 29 which goes to Yountville.
This will take about 4-5 hours depending on how many winnebagos and other slow moving vehicles you encounter on 120 as it is one lane from Yosemite to Tracy.
A more scenic route would have you taking 120 to 49 through the Gold Rush towns. You could take this to Sacramento and then back track some on I-80 to 12 which will lead directly into 29. If you didn't want to go all the way to Sacramento you could spur off onto 12 from 49 just north of San Andreas.
You will need a detailed map such as provided by AAA for any of these routes, but especially if you take a more scenic route.
Hope that helps.
There are quite a few different ways to go. Factors include weekday vs weekend and what time of day you plan to travel.
That said, the "quick and dirty" way is from Yosemite take 120 to I-205 (Tracy) to I-680 (Dublin?) to I-780 (Concord) to Vallego where you take the ??? Parkway to highway 29 which goes to Yountville.
This will take about 4-5 hours depending on how many winnebagos and other slow moving vehicles you encounter on 120 as it is one lane from Yosemite to Tracy.
A more scenic route would have you taking 120 to 49 through the Gold Rush towns. You could take this to Sacramento and then back track some on I-80 to 12 which will lead directly into 29. If you didn't want to go all the way to Sacramento you could spur off onto 12 from 49 just north of San Andreas.
You will need a detailed map such as provided by AAA for any of these routes, but especially if you take a more scenic route.
Hope that helps.
Jun 7th, 1999 | 05:43 PM
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I have stayed at the Vintage Inn in Yountville and it is very nice. Ask for a room that is not facing the road-it can get a little noisy. The rooms are attractive and the grounds are extremely well kept. Go to Domaine Chandon which is nearby-they have a great restaurant which is expensive but quite nice. One of the top restaurants in the country is in Yountville-The French Laundry. A nice place to go is the charming town of St. Helena where there are several wonderful restaurants. The best is Terra-very understated and expensive-one of my favorite places anywhere. More moderate and fun and attractive is Tra Vigna. Between Yountville and St Helena be sure and visit the Oakville Grocery.
Jun 8th, 1999 | 11:04 AM
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I prefer CPs route via the small towns along Hwy. 49 if you have the time. The "Golden Chain" Route through Gold Rush Towns often nets interesting antique shops and small restaurants and at several points along the way you can head west toward the larger highway to pick up speed and get where you ultimately want to go. I have stayed at the Vintage Inn and found it was nice. We had a fireplace in the roon and because of its location, they expect you to buy and drink wine and so the room also had a bar area and corkscrew available! As I recall, there were fountains and lots of atmosphere. There were small shops nearby. Better make reservations for dinner today, though, if you want to eat anywhere mentioned. Some of the wineries have lovely restaurants overlooking the vinyards and take a windbreaker as the caves are naturally cold.
