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Old Faithful Geyser of California

1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
707-942-6463
Ranked #33 of 42 attractions in Calistoga
3.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Activities: Picnicking
Owner description: Like its more famous Yellowstone counterpart, this Napa Valley geyser erupts at regular intervals - every forty minutes, in the case of the Calistoga... more » Owner description: Like its more famous Yellowstone counterpart, this Napa Valley geyser erupts at regular intervals - every forty minutes, in the case of the Calistoga gusher. « less
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Fair Oaks, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I was actually expecting a bit more than just a geyser surrounded by bamboo and some picnic benches. And, what's with the goats? Don't expect to spend much time here.

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Victoria, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Go on you tube and watch it for free. We went here because I had never seen a geyser. We thought it might be $5 at most. It was $10 pp. We were shocked, but had driven there so we paid. It's run down, and boring. I'm not sure what were expecting, but all it was is 1 min of... More

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Moncton, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I expected a lot more, It was ok but not worth the $10pp, the place needs updating, there is a petting zoo there with fainting goats which are way to used to people and I don't think get fed to often. I am glad that i got to see it, I would have rather spent the $10 on a tasting,... More

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illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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This attraction costs $10 per person and the most entertaining moment was watching my husband and another guy try to make the "fainting" goats fall over. These goats are familiar with people, they do not "faint." Sure the Geyser is neat, but its small and takes about 10 seconds to experience. Not worth the $10 to get in.

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windsor, California, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

a long way to drive and not much to see. many more interesting things to see in this region

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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We paid nearly $10 to get in to see the geyser. It was a neat experience, but the place is incredibly run down -- so much in fact that the signs to give information cannot be read. To make it seem like less a rip off, there is a petting zoo of the most pathetic looking animals we have ever... More

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Cleveland
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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I would not recommend spending the $10 to view the Geyser, have one person go and video tape and show it to everyone. I can't beleive what they charge and what you get for it. Also, if you do plan to visit, bring your Triple A (AAA) Card and you get a dollar off so it's $9 not worth it.

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Davis, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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It's a geyser. It shoots hot water out of the ground in a pretty way. But they want $10/adult to get inside the fence they've built around it just to take a look at it. Group of two couples: $40. To look at their geyser. And if you're at one of the nearby wineries, chances are you'll be able to... More

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Calistoga, California
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This was a cool experience to see the old faithful geyser in Calistoga. We were on our way visit the historic Napa Valley winery of Chateau Montelena. The geyser stands out there next to the winery so we gave it a shot. The landscape itself would make a good shot by sunset but we were already gone.. Chateau Montelena featured... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

It is an old faithful geyser, like it says, with a store and animal park built up around it. And it does spew pretty regularly. History of the surrounding area of the geyser is more interesting than the geyser itself. High entrance fee. We stopped for an hour on the way to wineries.

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