As if anyone needs one more reason to place Walla Walla at the top of their list of absolutely-must-visit-post-pandemic travel destinations, the Walla Walla Valley has been named America’s Best Wine Region in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The valley prevailed over 19 other finalists hand-picked from more than 250 U.S. wine … Read More
Planning a mini-vacay or StayCation in Walla Walla, the town so nice they named it twice? Make the most of every moment with this three-day itinerary – you’ll savor savor Walla Walla from start to finish. DAY ONE: ARRIVING FOR YOUR STAY IN WALLA WALLA If you’re coming into town from Portland or Seattle, you … Read More
Jump into your Family Break with a visit to Walla Walla Walla Walla is the perfect location for your family vacation. Average summer temperatures hover in the 80s, winter temperatures average in the 40s, and rain is a rarity. The range of accommodations, from well-known hotel chains to friendly bed and breakfasts, make it easy … Read More
You’re seven stops into the Whitman College Outdoor Sculpture Walk! With a picnic lunch under your belt (quite literally), you are ready to take on the last half of this self-guided art walk. From ‘Narnia’ to Japan and beyond… Proceed in the opposite direction of the Narnia archway along College Creek. There you’ll see a … Read More
Want to experience the beauty outside in Walla Walla, take in breathtaking works of art, and get your steps in all at the same time? Look no further than the Whitman College Outdoor Sculpture Walk. This self-guided experience takes you through the Whitman College campus to view 21 magnificent sculptures, many of which were commissioned … Read More
Did you know that Walla Walla has six wine districts? The Walla Walla Wine 101 series will spotlight each of these unique tasting regions within the Valley. Up first, the Southside district wineries! Walla Walla Southside District: Amavi Cellars For magnificent views and equally magnificent wines, you’ll want to visit Amavi Cellars. Their patio is … Read More
Bring Walla Walla to your next Zoom! If you’re like us, you are spending a lot of time using Zoom for work meetings these days, as well as for virtual happy hours with friends and staying connected with families. Take your next Zoom to Walla Walla with one of several virtual backgrounds that Visit Walla … Read More
Walla Walla has earned a reputation for producing exceptional red wines across the spectrum – Bordeaux and Rhône varietals perform particularly well, as attested by the high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah planted here. Red wine varietals get the lion’s share of the attention and make up 95% of the plantings in the … Read More
Walla Walla wine continues to receive worldwide acclaim, yet there is no single varietal that Walla Walla is best known for. Ask five collectors what their favorite Walla Walla wine is, and you’ll most likely receive five different answers. Walla Walla Wine 101 will showcase the varied and unique terroir, varietals, and winemaking style you’ll … Read More
FEBRUARY IS FOR FOODIES RETURNS FOR ITS SEVENTH YEAR IN 2019, WITH NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND AN EXPANDED PROGRAM LINEUP Family nights and prix-fixe menus at Walla Walla’s top restaurants ensure that February is for Foodies will be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike (WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — February is for Foodies in Walla Walla, and … Read More
