Welcome to Walla Walla
Heart of Washington wine country, and so much more
World-class Walla Walla
Discover one of america’s best wine destinations
California is home to some pretty outstanding wine regions. But for those who have ‘been there, done that,’ or who are looking to broaden their perspective, there’s another world-class wine region just a short flight away. It’s the southeast Washington wine country getaway you may not have heard of yet, and it’s waiting for you in Walla Walla.
Known as “the town so nice they named it twice,” Walla Walla is home to wine that’s so good they recognized it thrice – as in being named America’s Best Wine Region for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022) in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Walla Walla was also hailed by Sunset Magazine as the West’s Standout Wine-and-Dine Region in the 2022 Sunset Travel Awards, with its fertile valley offering more than 130 wineries consisting of nearly 3,000 acres of vineyards. A unique combination of climate, character, and culture makes the wine born in the Walla Walla Valley something to write home about.
But wineries are just the beginning. As the wine industry has grown, so too has the culinary scene. Keeping pace with the award-winning wines, renowned chefs are delivering incredible dining experiences to complement the wine.
Walla Walla is also home to surprising natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, a thriving and energetic arts and cultural community, a historic yet hip downtown filled with local boutiques, restaurants, tasting rooms, and specialty retail, and some of Washington’s best golf.
Inside or out, come see for yourself what makes Walla Walla’s wines – and so much more – world-class.
Top Things To Do
Wine increasingly shares the spotlight with some of Walla Walla’s other great offerings, including a culinary scene built from the valley’s agricultural roots, a historic downtown that’s perhaps best described as rural-chic Americana, a performing and visual arts scene that includes the oldest symphony west of the Mississippi River, three colleges and universities, and virtually endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. LET’S DO IT!
Downtown Wine Tasting
Main Street Walla Walla was named one of America’s Most Historic and Beautiful Streets, and it’s easy to see why. Many of the historic Victorian and Beaux Arts buildings have been painstakingly restored to their former glory, and with more than 40 tasting rooms calling downtown Walla Walla home, it’s easy to sip, shop, and savor your way through town. I’M DOWN FOR DOWNTOWN!
Fine Dining
Nothing pairs better with great wine than an outstanding meal, and you’re in luck because Walla Walla has a fantastic selection of fine dining restaurants. From Mediterranean cuisine prepared by a James Beard nominated chef, to French and Italian classics, to fine Southern comfort food and regional cuisine that draws inspiration from the Valley’s agricultural prowess, there’s no shortage of options for when you and your appetite are feeling fancy. LET’S EAT!
Arts & Entertainment in Walla Walla
From indie flicks and hot air balloons, to chamber music, classic cars, and of course wine, there’s hardly a month that goes by without one of Walla Walla’s signature annual festivals or events. In between, the entertainment calendar is packed with highlights ranging from the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival, to performances of all kinds in a former gas plant-turned-performing arts venue that’s modeled after the 400-year-old Blackfriar Theatre in London. SIGN ME UP!
Now Departing – Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines provides air service into the Walla Walla Regional Airport. Plus, you can take advantage of Alaska Airlines’ Wine Flies Free program, which lets you bring home one case of wine at no extra charge along with other benefits including complimentary tastings at participating wineries.