Walla Walla: Aviaries, Fine Wine and Great Cuisine
“The Town So Nice They Named Twice” is a popular moniker Walla Walla, WA is known for. Accessible via the HES Hermiston Municipal Airport and the PDT Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, the city was named after a small river, called the Wallah Wallah that translates to “Many Waters” or “Place of Many Waters” based on its American Sahaptan origin. The settlement was originally named as Steptoeville, from Colonel Edward Steptoe. The region is rich in vineyards and wineries, home to a great cuisine and a popular spot for bird watching.
Best Time to Visit
March is most perfect time of the year to visit Walla Walla, Washington. Hotels are much more affordable compared to peak months and the weather is still very mild and suitable for outdoor activities. June is the busiest with hotel rates twice as much as that of during March. July, August and September are the best time of the month to enjoy the outdoors.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Get close to Walla Walla’s history and culture through a visit at the Kirkman House Museum and the Fort Walla Walla Museum. You can later relax at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Walla Walla. Vineyards and wineries are also plenty including the popular Seven Hills Winery, Amavi Cellars, Northstar Winery and the Pepper Bridge Winery. Bird watching is a unique experience you can enjoy with your friends or family at the Pioneer Park Aviary. Stay at the heart of Walla Walla at The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center to be conveniently located nearby attractions and convenience areas.