There’s a walla lotta things to do in Walla Walla, a city with a tongue-twister of a name that packs in a lotta W’s. While it’s true this city’s name may prove to be a tongue twister, this grape-growing region offers an immensely relaxing and unique getaway for those in the Pacific Northwest. With a small-town feel, the city offers epicurean delights combined with stunning natural vistas and gorgeous sunsets.
Here are five must-do’s for your next visit to Walla Walla.
Book a black tie limousine wine tour. Come on, you know you’ve always wanted to sit in a limo and enjoy a sparkling glass of award-winning local wine, so what are you waiting for?- Take flight in a balloon. In May, the Balloon Stampede — a showcase of hot-air balloons – presents a truly wonderful event at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. Balloon rides are available through the warm months via the services of local hot-air balloon operators.
Enjoy an exhilarating after-breakfast horse ride in the great outdoors. Rides are offered throughout the summer, and spending a summer evening riding horseback in the wide-open spaces of Eastern Washington is a great way to get a new take on life.
Make the kids happy! A visit to the Inland Octopus is toy nirvana for the small fry.- What could prove more delightful than visiting a community filled with hundreds of hummers – the winged kind – that flit about in the town of Dixie? Local resident Tom Lamb has attracted hundreds of these tiny birds to his lawn, and the environs surrounding his home have become a destination for hummingbird watchers, too.
Now that you’ve seen the unique charm of Walla Walla, book a stay at a local bed and breakfast inn. It’s a great way to enjoy this unique Northwestern community.