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Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs| New Window| Redirects to homepage has been part of Calistoga for decades, yet it feels like a world apart for groups coming to wine country for wedding celebrations or bachelorette trips.

Napa Valley is known worldwide for its prized vineyards, but it’s the charming town of Calistoga at the region’s northernmost tip that offers its own alluring reasons to visit—rejuvenating natural hot springs, boutique-lined shopping strips, stellar hiking trails, and irresistible eateries.

Local experts share their top picks in the famous California wine region, from mud baths to special tastings.

There’s something so relaxing about getting into a hot bath, letting the warm water ease the stress away. And when you can share a bath with your partner, you both come away feeling reset, recharged, and reconnected.

Human beings have had a love affair with hot springs since ancient times. We simply adore soaking our bodies in hot, mineral-rich water — which should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever taken a relaxing bath.