9 U.S. Destinations That Feel Like Europe

Napa Valley, California

Located north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is considered one of the top wine regions in the world. John Patchett was the first winemaker to take advantage of Napa Valley’s Mediterranean climate and establish the region’s first commercial vineyard in 1858. After the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, the world came to know Napa Valley as a region that produces premium wine on par with the best regions in Europe. Drive around Napa Valley and you’ll notice that the numerous vineyards and Tuscan-style estates make one feel as if they are traveling through the Italian countryside.