With decades of experience in luxury brands, and a lifetime spent cooking, entertaining, and event planning across the globe, Anand and Naina Rao of the Barn B&B offer a rare kind of hospitality in the heart of Walla Walla wine country. Like most farming communities, Walla Walla has its share of barns. Innkeepers Anand and … Read More
Walla Walla Valley’s Westside District offers rolling vineyards and award-winning wineries just waiting to be discovered. Perfectly situated on your drive in from Portland, Seattle or Tri-Cities, you can think of these historic and scenic wineries as your gateway to Walla Walla wine country. And, what a beautiful gateway it is. Explore this Westside District … Read More
By Vicki HillhouseOriginally Published August 18, 2023 The Walla Walla County Fair & Frontier Days aims to deliver with five days of family fun including a opening day concert headliner, a sold out demolition derby, three nights of PRCA rodeo action, vendors, exhibits, a community parade, carnival, food and more. The event kicks off on … Read More
To tell the story of Walla Walla’s history is to tell a story that combines geologic marvel, ancestral inhabitants, early settlers, tremendous wealth, agricultural riches, and a diversified economy. Nowhere is this story better told than at some of the Walla Walla Valley’s top museums and cultural sites, including the museums noted below. Each one … Read More
Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days begins on Wednesday, August 28th with the headliner concert featuring Martina McBride. Thursday brings more fair fun with the always sold-out Demolition Derby! Friday kicks-off 3 action packed nights of PRCA Rodeo. And Saturday is the annual Frontier Days Parade in downtown Walla Walla!
By Melissa Queen Late spring around Walla Walla, the rolling hills of the Palouse are vibrant and alive. The wheat fields, still gentle and green from spring rains, glisten and gleam. And the yellow canola fields in bloom create their own golden light. From its vantage point overlooking this beautiful valley and these rolling hills … Read More
While our natural beauty draws visitors from miles around, some of Walla Walla’s best features are found in our historic downtown. Unique eateries, quirky shops, local public art, and independent wineries and breweries are the driving force behind the city’s refreshing culture. With so many options, deciding where to start might be tricky. Well, we’re … Read More
What’s happening during June, July & August: Magnificent sunsets grace the skies throughout the summer, providing a colorful backdrop to the many musical experiences in the Valley. From the nearly month-long Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival in June to the weekly performances in wineries and new Heritage Square, as well as epic concerts, the hills … Read More
The Walla Walla Movie Crush showcases the best American short films of the past year. For 2025, the event will be held July 11-13, and it is the perfect excuse for a film-lover’s getaway to Walla Walla, Washington. Trailer of the shorts arrive in June 2025! Read on to learn more about what to experience … Read More
One of the best things about visiting Walla Walla, Washington, is easy access to relaxing outdoor activities. Because of the Walla Walla Valley’s location next to the Blue Mountains, visitors are free to fill their stay with scenic hikes, wine tasting with up-close views of vineyards, or something in between. In this list, we’ll explore … Read More
