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Calistoga: Wine in a Geologically Active Area

Calistoga is a small city located in Napa County, California. This places it squarely in the wine country of the state, and indeed, many people travel to stay in vacation homes in Calistoga specifically because they are interested in going wine tasting at a number of the local wineries in the area.

There are currently about 5,000 permanent residents in Calistoga, making it a charming small town nestled amidst the vineyards. The layout of the town occupies come 2.5 square miles.

In keeping with a fine wine-producing region, Calistoga can boast winters that are cool but not cold; freezing temperatures occur only on about 34 days of the year. Winters tend to be somewhat wet, so visitors during this time of year should come prepared for rain. Summers, however, are quite dry and feature an average temperature that is pleasantly sultry, but not hot since the low humidity leads to increased comfort. Summers here are particularly enjoyable because the nights continue to be rather cool, providing a respite from the warmth of the day.

Tourist Sites in Calistoga

Calistoga is the site of the 'Old Faithful of California' otherwise known as 'Little Old Faithful'. This is a natural geothermal-powered geyser or waterspout, that erupts on a regular schedule, just as does its more famous cousin located in Yellowstone National Park. The geothermal nature of the local area also means that there is a number of hot springs in the region; tourists can try the special mud baths that use hot ashes from volcanoes.