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
Where the rolling hills of golden wheat fold themselves into wooded canyons and creek beds, tucked away like a secret letter into a sacred hiding spot, Stella’s Homestead is a love letter to the Walla Walla Valley’s natural and historical landscapes. The Coppei Creek runs right through the fold of Stella’s Homestead. The word coppei … Read More
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 viewinto 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 most … Read More
Anytime is a good time to visit Walla Walla’s Airport District, but for the second year in a row, Craig Wollam and Keith Dahlgren, owners of DW Distilling, the district’s craft brandy distillery, intend to pull out all the stops during one of the area’s busiest—harvest. The distillers will host the second annual Harvest Festival … Read More
Walla Walla’s Dia de Los Muertos observance has grown into one of the community’s best-kept secrets. That’s because until now, a major aspect of it has taken place downstairs from downtown restaurant Grandma’s Kitchen. But this year, the Day of the Dead ofrendas — altars — that have been on display for viewing and celebration at … Read More
There’s a reason owners of The FINCH in downtown Walla Walla chose a bird theme for the name of their property: Not only is the hotel a landing pad for guests but it’s also seen as an ideal spot from which visitors can launch into the community. The independent boutique property is a modern twist … Read More
Music, movement, art and heritage converge in downtown Walla Walla on October 6 for the third annual Festival de Cultura Viva. The celebration of culture includes the unveiling of a new mural and takes participants along Main Street in a parade of color, larger-than-life puppets and merriment on the way to a daylong celebration with … Read More
An herb shop is a curious place to encounter in a fast-paced age. Inside the curio-packed boutique McGovern, for example, is an invitation to linger and look: to catch a whiff of dried chamomile and sage. To thumb through a field guide on wild mushrooms. To admire a pleasing pair of hand-dipped beeswax candles. Just … Read More
Combine a scenic gravel ride with a visit to a local vineyard. Nestled in the rolling yellow hills of the Palouse and crisscrossed by a network of unpaved roads, Walla Walla, Washington is quickly becoming a gravel riding destination. A few miles north of the Oregon border, the city gives way to the endless farmland … Read More
Even if you’ve never stayed at Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Walla Walla, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. Especially if you’re a fan of comedy. The hotel was the spot of the 2005 sleepwalking debacle of comedian Mike Birbiglia that resulted in a trip to the ER, 33 stitches and golden material … Read More
