Getting to Walla Walla by Air

The most convenient airport is Walla Walla Regional Airport, which offers daily commercial flights with connections through Seattle and Portland. The airport is small, efficient, and located just minutes from downtown.


For additional flight options, Pasco Tri-Cities Airport is approximately a 45–50 minute drive from Walla Walla and is served by several major airlines.

Getting to Walla Walla by Car

Walla Walla is an easy and scenic drive:
    • Approximately 4 hours from Seattle
    • Approximately 4 hours from Boise
    • Approximately 45–50 minutes from Pasco/Tri-Cities


Rental cars are widely available and are the most convenient way to explore the region.

Wine & Tasting Rooms

Walla Walla is internationally recognized for its wine. Many guests enjoy tasting by neighborhood: Downtown for walkability, and surrounding areas for estate experiences. Reservations are recommended where available, particularly on weekends.

Wineries: The lay of the land

South End (Estate Wineries):
    • Va Piano Vineyards
    • Revelry Vintners
    • Sleight of Hand Cellars
    • Rotie Cellars
Downtown (Walkable Tasting Rooms):
    • House of Smith
    • Mark Ryan Winery
    • Spring Valley Vineyard
    • Rasa Vineyards
    • Gramercy Cellars
    • Proper Wine
Northeast of Town:
    • Walla Walla Vintners
    • K Vintners
    • Abeja Winery
    • Long Shadows

Our Personal Favorite Wineries

Erika’s Favorites:
    • Va Piano Vineyards
    • Gramercy Cellars
    • Long Shadows
    • Rasa Vineyards
    • Mark Ryan Winery
Ryan’s Favorites:
    • Rotie Cellars
    • Proper
    • Sleight of Hand Cellars
    • Revelry Vintners
    • Gramercy Cellars

Suggested Wine Itineraries

If You Have One Afternoon:
    • Downtown tasting rooms (walkable and efficient)
    • One Northeast estate for a scenic contrast
If You Have Two Days:
    • Day One: Downtown tastings + dinner in town
    • Day Two: South End or Northeast estates (not both)

Dining

Walla Walla’s dining scene is both approachable and refined.  Our favorites:
    • Bacon & Eggs
    • Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
    • Brasserie Four
    • Passatempo Taverna

Beyond Wine

While wine is central to Walla Walla, there is much to enjoy beyond tasting rooms:
    • Walkable downtown streets with shops and galleries
    • Scenic drives through farmland and vineyards
    • Coffee shops and relaxed mornings
    • A pace well suited to lingering meals and unstructured time


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