You can’t help but have a brush with history at Dayton’s Hotel Hardware. The 1890 building is deeply interwoven with Dayton’s identity. It was constructed on Main Street by Jacob Weinhard of the famous beer family 25 years before the road out front was even paved. A saloon and billiard hall operated on the ground … Read More
Published March 8, 2024. Updated March 7, 2025 to include Enable Art (#3)!Pictured above: Trove Mercantile & Design Owner, Julie Batson From yoga studio trendsetters to wildly talented local artists, the Walla Walla Valley is home to a diverse and mighty collection of female-owned businesses. Whether you are looking to shop, work out, paint, or … Read More
3 days, 30 ARTISTS, in 10 venues, in Downtown Walla Walla! The 14th annual Walla Walla Guitar Festival is coming up, Friday March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025… and it is bound to be a rockin’ time. There’s nothing that can replicate the feeling of a live performance; the energy of the performers and … Read More
If you’re one of the three out of ten Americans who make at least one new year’s resolution, chances are yours will be about health, exercise, or diet, reports the Pew Research Center. Enter Veganuary, a cleverly-named campaign that uses the month of January to raise awareness about the many benefits of the vegan, or … Read More
Winter snow in Walla Walla is never a given, but wine is another story—there’s always plenty to go around. The hope is that the two will combine seamlessly on Saturday, January 18, from 12–3 p.m., for Southside Snow Day, a wine-centric winter fest now in its second year. “We are going to hope for mother’s … Read More
The highlight of a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites in Walla Walla is all in the name: comfortable. With a focus on value, cleanliness and convenience, the hotel features numerous cozy gathering spaces to relax and unwind — a welcoming spot in the lobby to gather around a fireplace under the expanse of a … Read More
If having a room close to the airport is part of your ideal visit to Walla Walla, you’ll want to unpack at SureStay by Best Western. Just a three-minute drive from the Walla Walla Regional Airport, the hotel is conveniently located off U.S. Highway 12—1.4 miles from air service, as well as Airport District tasting … Read More
Here’s part two of our pizza pie roundup (click here for part one). We’re sharing a few of our favorite mom-and-pop pizzerias further afield but oh, so worth the short drive. Mangiare! American 35 Owners Tom and Judy Bennett had a life-changing experience in Pieve di Brancoli north of Lucca, Italy, when the caretaker for … Read More
Ah, the beloved pizza pie, arguably one of the best comfort foods no matter the season, and when in Walla Walla, no matter the wine pairing. There’s no shortage of mom-and-pop pizzerias – here are a few locals’ favorites. Mangiare! Big Cheese Big Cheese is a Walla Walla institution, founded by Bill and Ilene Hepler … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse NOTE: Details below are for 2024 – specifics for Holiday Barrel Weekend 2025 will be announced in late 2025 (December 5-7, 2025) What do you get when a homespun holiday kickoff in a picturesque town pairs with a celebration of world-class wine and food? A packed weekend with something for everyone. Two … Read More
