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Walla Walla Valley · Washington State

Walla Walla

Washington's Wine Capital

Walla Walla is the town that put Washington wine on the world map. A beautifully preserved historic city surrounded by over 100 estate wineries, with a downtown that has transformed around wine tourism without losing its authentic small-city character.

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Best For
Cabernet & Syrah
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Tasting Fees
$15–$40
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AVA
Walla Walla Valley
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From Seattle
~4.5 hrs SE
Vibe
Eastern WA wine hub
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🤓 Did You Know?
Downtown Walla Walla's Main Street corridor has been completely transformed by the wine industry — what was a quiet agricultural town in the 1980s now has over 120 wineries and some of the best farm-to-table dining in the Pacific Northwest.

Wineries to Visit

Leonetti Cellar
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L'Ecole No 41
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Cayuse Vineyards
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Woodward Canyon Winery
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Seven Hills Winery
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Pepper Bridge Winery
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Where to Eat

Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen$$

Downtown Walla Walla's most celebrated restaurant — Pacific Northwest cuisine with Mediterranean influence.

Whitehouse-Crawford$$$

Fine dining in a historic planing mill — one of Walla Walla's most atmospheric wine country dinner destinations.

Wine O'Clock$$

Casual wine bar on Main Street — the social center of downtown Walla Walla wine country.

Brasserie Four$$

French bistro with an exceptional Pacific Northwest wine list — croque madame and Walla Walla wine is a perfect pairing.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Main Street tasting room walk — 20+ tasting rooms in a compact downtown corridor
  • ✓ International Walla Walla Wine Weekend (May) — the most important Washington wine event of the year
  • ✓ Pepper Bridge / Seven Hills Vineyard estate visit
  • ✓ Art galleries and boutique shops on Main Street
  • ✓ Fort Walla Walla Museum — pioneer history in authentic 1880s buildings
  • ✓ Whitman Mission National Historic Site — key Oregon Trail and missionary history
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Book the Inn at Abeja for a night — waking up surrounded by estate vineyards on a working winery property is the most complete Walla Walla wine experience possible. The chef's breakfast is exceptional.
Known For

100+ estate wineries, Main Street tasting rooms, International Wine Weekend, Leonetti Cellar

Drive Times
Portland
4hr
Seattle
4.5hr
Spokane
2hr
Where to Stay
Marcus Whitman HotelHistoric

The grande dame of Walla Walla hotels — a 1928 landmark with beautiful architecture and central downtown location.

Inn at AbejaBoutique

A working winery B&B on the Abeja estate — the most wine-immersive accommodation in Walla Walla.

The Green Gables InnB&B

Elegantly restored arts-and-crafts bungalow — beautiful gardens and a quiet setting near downtown.

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