15 Reasons to Visit Walla Walla, Washington This Summer

Let’s get this out of the way first: yes, Walla Walla is fun to say. Yes, it’s famous for its onions. And yes, we did eat our body weight in cherries, foraged mushroom soup, and smoothies during our time there. But if all you know about Walla Walla are the vegetables it produces, then you’re missing out on one of the most unexpectedly charming towns in the Pacific Northwest.

Located in southeastern Washington, Walla Walla is the kind of place that sneaks up on you. One minute you’re road-tripping through the Columbia River Gorge, and the next, you’re sipping Rhône-style reds at a vineyard with panoramic views and wondering if you could maybe… live here?