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Things to see in Rutherford (United States): 35 places and when to go
Rutherford is a town in United States, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (29), History (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Castello di Amorosa, Mount Hood and Elmshaven. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.4757, -122.4098
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (29) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Stargazing (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 95 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Hood, at 833 m.
What to see in Rutherford
The places in and around Rutherford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Castello di AmorosaWinery in California15 km
- Mount HoodMountain in California13 km
- ElmshavenHistoric house museum in St. Helena, California9.1 km
- Stag's Leap Wine CellarsWinery in California11 km
- InglenookVineyards and winery in Rutherford, California3.0 km
- Baldacci Family VineyardsWinery in California, USA8.7 km
- V. Sattui WineryWinery in St. Helena, California, United States3.7 km
- Beringer VineyardsWinery7.3 km
- Black Stallion WineryWinery16 km
- Downtown Joe'sBrewery23 km
- Elizabeth Spencer WineryWinery2.1 km
- Far Niente WineryWinery5.6 km
- Gustavo WineWinery22 km
- HALL WinesWinery4.1 km
- Jessup Cellars Tasting GalleryWinery8.6 km
- Kunde Family WineryWinery13 km
- Mathew Bruno Napa ValleyWinery2.1 km
- Maxville WineryWinery9.7 km
- Monticello VineyardsWinery16 km
- Mumm NapaWinery in Napa, California1.4 km
- Orin Swift CellarsWinery6.1 km
- Pahlmeyer WineryWinery18 km
- Priest Ranch Wines Tasting RoomWinery9.5 km
- QuintessaWinery1.2 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: RD Winery, Robert Craig Winery Tasting Salon, Robert Mondavi Winery, Rutherford Hill Winery, Sequoia Grove Winery, Silverado Vineyards, The Hess Collection Winery, WALT Wines
- Museums and art: Robert Ferguson Observatory
- Hot springs: The Auberge Spa & Boutique
- Stargazing: Young Observatory
When to go to Rutherford
The best time to visit Rutherford is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:36
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:05
- JunBest time14:40
- JulBest time14:26
- AugBest time13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:52
- DecPossible9:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. In April, 34 of the 35 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rutherford
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 95 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Santa Rosa, California32 places25 km
- Petaluma24 places31 km
- Vallejo, California30 places43 km
- Healdsburg10 places45 km
- Bodega16 places49 km
- San Rafael12 places57 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rutherford?
The best known: Castello di Amorosa, Mount Hood, Elmshaven, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Inglenook. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rutherford?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.
How do you get to Rutherford?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 95 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rutherford as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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