Getting to Walla Walla by Air

The most convenient airport is Walla Walla Regional Airport, which offers daily commercial flights with connections through Seattle. 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):
    • Rotie Cellars
    • Sleight of Hand Cellars
    • Va Piano Vineyards
Downtown (Walkable Tasting Rooms):
    • Gramercy Cellars
    • House of Smith
    • Mark Ryan Winery
    • Proper Wine
    • Rasa Vineyards
    • Spring Valley Vineyard
Northeast of Town:
    • Abeja Winery
    • K Vintners
    • Long Shadows
    • Walla Walla Vintners

Our Personal Favorite Wineries

Erika’s Favorites:
    • Gramercy Cellars
    • Long Shadows
    • Mark Ryan Winery
    • Rasa Vineyards
    • Va Piano Vineyards
Ryan’s Favorites:
    • Gramercy Cellars
    • Proper
    • Rotie Cellars
    • Sleight of Hand 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
    • Brasserie Four
    • Colville Street Patisserie
    • Passatempo Taverna
    • Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen

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

Other Local Gems