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A Weekend in Walla Walla: Washington's Wine Country Gem

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The route

10 stops·5 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   Hotel

   Arrival at The Marcus Whitman Hotel

   Walla Walla's 1928 grand dame puts you steps from wineries with historic charm and modern comfort right downtown.

2. 02

   WineryWalla Walla Valley

   Cayuse Vineyards

   Christophe Baron's biodynamic Syrahs thrive in the famously rocky soils of Milton-Freewater, making Cayuse a pilgrimage site for serious Rhône lovers.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen

   Seasonal, locally sourced Mediterranean fare in downtown Walla Walla pairs beautifully with the valley's bold reds.

4. 04

   WineryPuget Sound

   L'Ecole N° 41

   Since 1983, this converted 1915 schoolhouse near Walla Walla crafts acclaimed Merlots and Cabernets with real pioneer spirit.

5. 05

   WineryWalla Walla Valley

   Leonetti Cellar

   Washington's first licensed winery since 1977, Leonetti crafts world-class Cabernets and Merlots that defined the state's wine identity.

6. 06

   WineryWalla Walla Valley

   Seven Hills Winery

   Seven Hills crafts elegant, terroir-driven reds from its estate vineyard in a beautifully historic Whitehouse-Crawford building.

7. 07

   Cafe

   Coffee at Colville Street Patisserie

   Handcrafted pastries and artisan breads pair perfectly with their strong coffee at this charming downtown spot.

8. 08

   WineryWalla Walla Valley

   Waterbrook Winery

   Waterbrook's been crafting approachable wines in Walla Walla forever, so pop in for their excellent whites, rosés, and reds.

9. 09

   Activity

   Stroll Through Downtown Walla Walla

   Over 100 tasting rooms line walkable Main Street, where boutiques and galleries sweeten the sipping experience.

10. 10

    Restaurant

    Dinner at Passatempo Taverna

    Rustic wood-fired Italian in Walla Walla pairs perfectly with their stellar local wine selection in this warmly convivial spot.