Walla Walla Weekend

Walla Walla is one of Washington’s most well-known wine regions, offering a mix of vineyards, small-town charm, and scenic surroundings.

This Sunday Drive shares a weekend spent exploring Walla Walla — from local tasting rooms to the relaxed pace that makes the area such a popular destination for visitors and a place many people return to again and again.

The scenic 4-5 hour drive from Seattle takes you over the Snoqualmie Pass via I-90.

We like to stop in Ellensburg for lunch at the Yellow Church Cafe; I recommend their burgers and the tuna melt.
Ellensburg is a wonderful old town and my husband went to Central so it’s a fun place to stretch our legs before heading on towards Yakima (another great area of wine country in Washington) before reaching our final destination.

Some of my favorite places we visited this trip are Rotie Cellars, Seven Hills, El Corazon, Basel Cellars and Zebra Cellars.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express which is actually just on the outskirts of Walla Walla.  If you want to be more in town so that you can walk to different wineries and tasting rooms, you may want to check out a local B&B, the Marcus Whitman Hotel or another location.  If you have a favorite spot to stay at in Walla Walla or wineries to visit, please comment and let me know!

Next time we’re planning on visiting Red Mountain.  Col Solare is pictured above and they require an advanced appointment tastings.

While Walla Walla is widely known as a weekend destination, many people are also drawn to the area for its slower pace, sense of community, and access to outdoor space. Spending time in places like this often helps people understand what life might feel like beyond a short visit.

Check out more of my photos of our road trip to Walla Walla.

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