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SureStay by Best Western: Comfort and convenience

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

Another Slice: Pizza in the Valley (Part 2)

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

A Slice of the Valley: Pizza in Walla Walla (part 1)

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

Toast a Reimagined Holiday Barrel Weekend

By Vicki Hillhouse 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 longstanding Walla Walla traditions combine Dec. 6-8 for a reimagined Holiday Barrel Weekend. Wend your way through new vintages and savor a … Read More

¡Viva the Taco Truck! (Part Uno)

Walla Walla’s lively taco truck scene has a cult-like following for good reason – there are a whopping eight and counting. Steeped in tradition and the authentic recipes passed down through generations rival the best Mexican food on wheels anywhere. Here are some standouts to get your taco on: Agapas Mexican Cravings Tacos and craft … Read More

The Marcus Whitman: Walla Walla’s Grand Dame

You can’t miss the historic Marcus Whitman hotel on a trip to Walla Walla. Literally or figuratively. For starters, there’s the massive size. Built at the corner of Second Avenue and Rose Street at a central downtown corner in 1928 as the grandest hotel for at least 150 miles, it towers over nearby buildings. At … Read More

South of the Border: A trip to the Walla Walla Valley is incomplete without a visit to Milton-Freewater, Oregon

With all of Walla Walla’s renowned warmth and friendliness—and none of its sales tax—wine tasting around Milton-Freewater, Oregon offers an enriching view into the unique cross border American Viticultural Area (AVA) that is the Walla Walla Valley. Just across the state line, it’s an easy day trip from Walla Walla. Here’s how to make the … Read More