The Napa Valley Wine Train runs vintage Pullman dining cars on a 36-mile round trip from downtown Napa to St. Helena and back, with multi-course meals served en route. It's a kitschy, pleasantly slow alternative to driving the valley, and the views from the curtained windows — vineyards, oak woodlands, the volcanic ridges to the east — are part of the appeal.
A range of packages combines the train ride with stops at one or two wineries, with most full experiences taking around three hours. The cheaper "Gourmet Express" lunch trip is the entry-level option; the longer Quattro Vino tour visits four wineries with paired wines on board. Book ahead, particularly in autumn.