A Bucket-List Pairing The Big Game + Wine Country

With Levi’s Stadium just 83 miles from downtown Napa, the answer is an easy yes. Most travelers can expect 1.5–2 hours of drive time. It’s close enough to extend your Big Game weekend — yet far enough to feel like a true shift in scenery and energy.

Is it worth extending your trip?

Once you’re here, the pace changes. Early February in Napa is a local favorite: cooler days, cozy evenings and plenty of room to explore without the peak-season bustle. It’s a calm, complementary pre-or-post game stay.

Crowds lighten. Reservations open up. And the wine scene turns wonderfully personal. Many tasting rooms and wineries offer special pours, and downtown’s culinary scene leans into seasonal ingredients — hearty, bright and made for winter appetites.

Even better: downtown Napa is built for walkability, which means no driving between tastings and no juggling Ubers. Once you valet at Archer, the weekend unfolds on foot.

As seasoned Napa Valley travelers know, the valley stretches nearly 30 miles and includes 400+ wineries across five distinct towns — each with its own rhythm and charm. Staying in downtown Napa at Archer Hotel puts you right in the middle of it all.

You'll love:

• Walk-in wine tasting rooms that make it easy to stroll, sip and discover without an itinerary.
• Napa’s craft-brew scene deserves a seat at the bar, with lively taprooms and microbreweries throughout the city. 
• Sky & Vine, Napa’s favorite rooftop bar atop Archer Hotel, is set with fire pits, heaters and blankets — and serves a much-loved espresso martini.

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Most visitors recommend three to four nights. It gives you time to savor downtown Napa, enjoy a few standout tasting experiences, settle into dinner reservations and recharge after The Big Game.

Napa Lighted Art Festival

A twinkling, walkable route of illuminated sculptures and global installations — a perfect pairing with evening tastings and cool weather.

Cabernet Season

The time for bold Cabernets and rich, hearty pairings — all savored in Napa’s quieter, cooler months from November to April.

Mustard Season

Vineyards glow with wave of golden mustard each winter, with peak color in mid-February. Explore Visit Napa Valley’s Mustard Season Map for the most photogenic routes and vistas.

Yes. This is when locals love it most. Parking is easier, walkways are calmer and the winter rhythm adds a sense of intimacy to the city. Archer’s central location removes the guesswork: valet once and let downtown unfold.

Distance from Levi’s Stadium: ~83 miles
Drive time: 1.5–2 hours (plan for earlier departures)
Ideal stay length: 3–4 nights
Best window: February weekdays
Parking: Valet at Archer; walk everywhere
Napa weather in February: Crisp days that climb into the high 50s and cap off with cool evenings — ideal for rooftop heaters, warm cocktails and art-lit walks