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If you have a kid attending Whitman College, Walla Walla University, or Walla Walla Community College, there can be many trips to Walla Walla during their studies. So, whether you’re helping them move in on day one, coming to see a special performance or presentation, attending family weekend, or celebrating their graduation, we’ve got a … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse You haven’t experienced the full glory of a morning rise-and-shine until you’ve been in a field at dawn’s early light surrounded by a couple dozen inflating hot air balloons as they prep for takeoff. This is the wakeup call of the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, which comes to Howard Tietan Park in … Read More
It’s always a good day for wine tasting here in Walla Walla, and the downtown area is teeming with tasting rooms for you to sip your way through! No matter the style of wine or vibe you’re looking for; this list is guaranteed to have you covered! So put on your walking shoes and explore … Read More
While Walla Walla is a fantastic place to relax and unwind surrounded by our breathtaking scenery, it’s also a great place to get your heart-racing with some outdoor events! Bennington Lake holds two noteworthy events in the spring – the Walla Walla Women’s 6-Hour Race (April 15) and the Onion Man Triathlon (May 20). Women’s … Read More
Tickets are on sale now for Walla Walla BrewFest on Saturday, February 18, 2023… smackdab in the middle of Walla Walla Restaurant Month. Visitors will get the opportunity to experience the best Washington, Idaho and Oregon breweries (and cideries!) in one location… the heart of Walla Walla, downtown. This event is a win for beer … Read More
There’s really nothing like a small-town holiday. Charming storefronts are decorated with care. Hand-made gifts and home-spun goodness abound. The lines are short (or non-existent). Santa and twinkle lights and cheer (both the wine-kind and the merry-kind) are everywhere. And in Walla Walla, you could visit just about any time in December and have an affordable, delightful holiday getaway. Here are our top picks to experience during your Small-Town Holiday Getaway in Walla Walla.
Walla Walla hailed as the West’s Standout Wine and Dine region in the 2022 Sunset Travel Awards. Walla Walla Wins best in the West As Julia Child once said, “Wine is meant to be with food. That’s the point of it.” Recognizing this, the editors of Sunset Magazine scoured the West to find a destination … Read More
Walla Walla is vibrant and bustling any time of year, with plenty to do both inside and out. For an even more memorable taste of Walla Walla’s community spirit and hospitality, plan your visit around one of our popular signature events. January – Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival The sweet sounds of the Chamber Music … Read More
What’s the rush? Take time to roam along this short roadside trail By Melissa Queen Sometime 15,000 years or so ago, when the Missoula flood waters were raging across Montana, Idaho, and Washington, they had to pause and stop for a while at the Wallula Gap. Held back by the strong basalt rock ridges on … Read More
Hikers seeking well-shaded trails that wind through mossy forest floors with ferns growing beneath old firs might think they have to haul themselves all the way to the western side of the Cascades. Or those wanting to immerse themselves in the relaxing sound of rushing water carving its way through a basalt canyon might think … Read More
