Walla Walla In The News
Nestled in the heart of Washington wine country, Walla Walla has become a media darling — recognized by top travel magazines, wine critics, and lifestyle editors for its award-winning wines, vibrant arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and welcoming small-town charm. From Forbes to Travel + Leisure, and from Wine Enthusiast to USA Today’s 10Best, the buzz is real. Explore the latest press coverage, see our recent accolades, and discover why Walla Walla is making headlines as one of the best places to visit in the Pacific Northwest — and beyond.
Featured & Recent Coverage
4 North American Wine Regions to Visit Next in the West, From Oregon to Mexico
Food & Wine
Great vineyards surrounded by an ocean of wheat—that’s how the land outside this one-time farm town has been described. While Walla Walla was once the kind of place where you could get a permit to drive a tractor down the main street at age 12, it’s now an utterly charming wine destination, with tasting rooms, terrific restaurants, and top notch-hotels. […]
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The 10 Best Small Towns in America for Food Lovers
Fodor’s Travel
Set in a sunny valley at the foot of the Blue Mountains, near the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Walla Walla draws top chefs inspired by the same landscape that lures hikers, cyclists, and vineyard wanderers. Fertile hillsides yield strawberries, asparagus, and the town’s famed sweet onions; vineyards flourish; and wheat fields ripple to the horizon. […]
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THESE 5 U.S. WINE REGIONS WILL MAKE YOU SWEAR YOU’RE IN FRANCE
AFAR Magazine
The pope may never have lived in Walla Walla, Washington, but the region does resemble Châteauneuf-du-Pape in some ways. Within the Walla Walla Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA), across the Columbia River in northeastern Oregon, is a small subregion called the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. […]
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WINE COUNTRY, REINVENTED
AAA Oregon
With basalt stones similar to those found in France’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA (technically in Oregon) is bringing new attention to the Walla Walla Valley. Doubleback, Force Majeure and Spanish winery Valdemar Estates have all recently purchased land or […]
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where legacy meets the vine
Boise Lifestyle
With nearly 170 wineries and just under 3,000 acres of vines, Walla Walla has evolved into a dynamic wine destination that’s not just rising—it’s arrived. Even Forbes described it recently as “the ground floor of something epic.” […]
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This Culinary Cruise Through the Pacific Northwest Showcases Some of the Region’s Best Food and Drink
Travel + Leisure
The city’s downtown alone has more than 40 tasting rooms, all within walking distance of one another. One local said that the area felt like Napa did 20 years ago—bursting with possibility.
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Awards & Accolades
where to sample the best food & wine in the west
Sunset Travel Awards
The striking new estate and winery produces wine from top Walla Walla fruit, boasts a tasting room cantilevered over Mill Creek, and offers spectacular views of the Blue Mountains. […]
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BEST WINE REGION: #3 IN 2025
(#1 IN 2020, 2021, AND 2022)
USAToday 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
The Walla Walla Valley is at once a slice of the pioneering spirit of the Old West and a vision of the future of one of the country’s most impactful growing regions. […]
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10 unforgettable day trips that will make you fall in love with washington
Family Destinations Guide
[…] During your visit, you’ll appreciate how this community has embraced its agricultural heritage while developing cultural sophistication.
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fall in walla walla is a season full of bounty & abundance
Dave’s Travel Corner
From crisp morning strolls through Pioneer Park and along the trails of Bennington Lake, to afternoons filled with family fun at local pumpkin patches and festive harvest celebrations…
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