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Northern CA, Memorial Day Week

A trip from May 25, 2008 to May 31, 2008, travelling to Fairfield, Napa, San Francisco, San Jose …
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05/25/2008 to 05/31/2008
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Wed 05/28/08 (day 4) - Fairfield


Thing to Do
One Jelly Belly Lane
Fairfield, CA 94533
USA
800-953-5592
Wed May 28 10:00am - Wed May 28 12:00pm
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Step into our factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to our candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is a sugary delight.

During the 40-minute walking tour, Jelly Belly guides will show you a real working factory where we cook up over 150 different sweet treats. Learn the secrets to how they create the legendary Jelly Belly jelly bean, and discover why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. See taffy, chocolates, and wild gummi critters in the making, too.

Visitor Center Cafe
Have lunch at the Jelly Belly Cafe where you can order jelly bean-shaped pizza and hamburgers. Ready for coffee and dessert? Stop at the Java Bar for espresso drinks or wander over to the ice cream counter for truly decadent ice cream cones. There's even an outdoor patio and picnic area to dine al fresco if you prefer sunshine to neon lights.
Cafe hours are 11 AM to 3 PM PST.

Open Daily
The Jelly Belly Visitor Center is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM daily, and factory tours operate daily from 9 AM to 4 PM, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. We may also be closed the day before or after these holidays.

Tours are especially popular and referred by many as a "unique and sweet experience". Reservations are not required. Tours are FREE and run daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm*. Tours depart approximately every 15 minutes throughout the day and last approximately 40 minutes. The wait for a tour may be as long as 90 minutes during Easter, Spring Break, summer and the winter holidays, however, the typical wait is just 15 minutes. Please plan to bring strollers or wheelchairs as all areas of the Visitor Center and factory tour are fully accessible.
*Except some holidays – subject to change

Weekend Tours
On weekends and certain holidays, we still conduct our full 40-minute factory tours, but since our candy makers are at home with their families, we give our candy making machines a rest. Video monitors show the different steps of our famous candy making process as you walk through the route.

For further tour information 1-800-9-JELLYBEAN (1-800-953-5592).
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Thu 05/29/08 (day 5) - Napa

"ONE OF THE 20 BEST RAIL EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD"
Thing to Do
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa, CA 94559
USA
(800) 427-4124
Thu May 29 10:00am - Thu May 29 3:00pm
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Silverado Railcar
Weekday Schedule:
10:30 AM Check In
10:45 AM Station Wine Tasting
11:00 AM Boarding
11:30 AM Train Departs
2:30 PM Return Napa
SAME SCHEDULE SEVEN DAYS The newest Railcar, The Silverado, was refurbished and put on line in 1998. This Railcar has quickly become a favorite with its casual atmosphere and sliding windows to capitalize on the wonderful moderate climate of the Napa Valley.

An 'a la carte' menu of 'lighter fare' is offered during the luncheon excursions and freshly prepared 'as ordered' onboard from the specially designed kitchens. Package menu option is available for Group Charters and seasonally for special excursions.

To reflect California's rich frontier heritage, some of the decor includes the collection of "Hollywood Western Movie Stars," donated to Wine Train's owner, Vincent DeDomenico, by Academy~Award winning Actor, Robert Redford.

Immediately adjoining the Silverado Car is the Wine Tasting Car which is open to all train passengers.

The Silverado Car operates an 'a la carte' menu during luncheon excursion (seasonally) and can be chartered for groups up to 50. Special 3-course meal packages are available for groups offering a choice of entrees. Meals are freshly prepared for groups also. We ask that you do not board the Train with food purchased or prepared elsewhere, thank you.
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Unscheduled - San Francisco

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City
San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Fisherman's Wharf remains one of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations. The Wharf consists of a long, co …
Thing to Do
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Tourist info: +1 415 391 2000
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An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching ov …
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Golden Gate Bridge
Lincoln Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94129
United States
+1 415 921 5858
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In the late 1800s, a Scotsman named John McLaren transformed more than 1,000 acres (405 hectares) of sand dunes into …
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Golden Gate Park
Stanyan St & Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
+1 415 581 2559
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This picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight tight turns along a single block. They twist at very acute angl …
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Lombard Street
Lombard St & Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Tourist info: +1 415 391 2000
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Most likely you will be doing a bit of walking on your first day of exploration so best to fuel up with a hearty …More  
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One Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
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Don't leave San Francisco without a stroll through this legendary square at Fisherman's Wharf , which is named after …
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Ghirardelli Square
900 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109-1112
United States
+1 415 775 5500
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Unscheduled - Napa

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City
Napa
Napa, CA, United States
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Robert Mondavi is one of the most renowned vintners in Napa County, producing affordable and complex wines. The Robe …
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Robert Mondavi Winery
7801 Street Helena Hwy
Napa, CA 94562
United States
1 888 766 6328
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A trip to wine country isn't complete without a trip to this outlet center, located just 45 minutes north of San Fra …
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629 Factory Stores Dr
Napa, CA 94558-5630
United States
+1 707 226 9876
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Unscheduled - San Jose

Sarah Winchester was heir to the Winchester repeating rifle fortune, and she was convinced that the spirits of all t …
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Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128-2537
United States
+1 408 247 2101
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Unscheduled - Calistoga

This guided half mile round trip walking tour takes you back in time to over three million years ago as you see a 10 …
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4100 Petrified Forest Rd
Calistoga, CA 94515-9527
United States
707-942-6667
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Calistoga
Calistoga, CA, United States
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Unscheduled - Fairfield

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Comfort Inn Cordelia is located three miles from Anheuser Busch Tours, 15 miles from Six Flags Marine World, and …
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Comfort Inn Cordelia
4441 Central Place
Fairfield, CA 94534
United States
707-864-1446
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Unscheduled - South San Francisco

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The Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North is located just 2.5 miles north of the San Francisco International …
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Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North
670 Gateway Blvd
South San Francisco, CA 94080
United States
650-872-1515
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Unscheduled - St. Helena

The oldest, continuously running winery in Napa. They stayed open through prohibition when others couldn' …More  
Thing to Do
2000 Main St
St. Helena, CA 94574
USA
(707) 967-4412
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Unscheduled - St Helena

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The CIA's (Culinary Institute of America) West Coast campus resides in the former home of the Christian Brothers win …
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Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main St
St Helena, CA 94574
United States
+1 707 967 1100
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CAMPUS DIRECTIONS

The CIA is approximately 1/4 mile north of the town of St. Helena on the left, 1 1/2 – 2 hours north of San Francisco in the heart of the Napa Valley.

San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport are both within two hours of the CIA at Greystone.

St. Helena (and the Napa Valley region) is very rural. We recommend that you make arrangements to rent a car if you are flying into the area.

The college is located at 2555 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574.

Approximate Distance from CIA:

Calistoga 8.0 miles
Napa 18.0 miles
Oakville 6.5 miles
Rutherford 5.0 miles
Yountville 10.5 miles
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