Your Itinerary for the Ultimate Washington Wine Country Getaway

It’s time to plan the ultimate, insta-worthy Washington Wine Country getaway, but where do you start? With so many great restaurants, wineries and things to see, it can be challenging to map out your trip. We’ve compiled a list of a few must-visit spots near Walla Walla. Start packing for your best trip yet.

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Discover the best of the Evergreen State with the small-town feel of Walla Walla. From world-class wineries to mansion stays, the valley does not disappoint. See it all during your next visit.

Step 1: EAT

• Walla Walla Bread Company

Walla Walla Bread Company, located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Walla Walla, is the spot for a carb overload. Come for breakfast and snag an order of sourdough pancakes. They are the perfect combination of salty, tangy, and sweet.

Stop in for lunch and indulge in one of their wood-fired pizzas with housemade, crispy pizza dough. Or try one of their hearty artisan sandwiches made on your choice of brioche, ciabatta, or bagel.

Photo via Walla Walla Bread Co.

• The Vine

If you go to Washington Wine Country and don’t dine at The Vine, did you really even go? The five-star restaurant is located in the heart of the valley, and serves up daily revolving dishes made from the freshest seasonal products. Chef Nathan Carlson delivers seven-course, prix fixe style menus, making it the ultimate date night to remember.

Image courtesy of The Vine.

Step 2: DRINK

A trip to Washington Wine Country would not be complete without touring and tasting at all of the best wineries. The options are seemingly endless, and the valley offers everything from casual, urban wineries to swanky, elite vineyards. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but here are a few of our favorites. 

• Walla Walla Vintners

It doesn’t get more picturesque than Walla Walla Vintners. Centrally located, the vineyard offers some of the most notable wines in the area.

• Northstar Winery

If you’re a Merlot lover, you’ll want to plan a trip to Northstar Winery. The oaky, yet bold red wine has consistently earned 94 points on the James Suckling wine rating scale two-years in a row.

• L’Ecole No. 41

L’Ecole No. 41 is a third-generation, family-owned winery producing stately wines in the heart of Walla Walla. While other wineries utilize grapes harvested from around the world, L’Ecole No. 41 is solely crafted from grapes harvested from their own vineyard. If you’re looking to taste pure Washington wine, this is your spot.

Step 3: ADVENTURE

• Visit Palouse Falls

Just an hour outside of Walla Walla, you’ll find Palouse Falls, one of Washington’s natural wonders. The massive waterfall drops 200 feet into a churning bowl of crystal blue water and onto the southern end of the Snake River. The falls were created nearly 13,000 years ago from the Ice Age floods, and it’s said to be one of the last remaining active Ice Age waterfalls.

Palouse Falls is one that you’ll want to add to your Washington bucket list.

Step 4: STAY

• Book Your Mansion Stay

Ever dream of living in a beautiful country-side mansion? Turn your dreams into reality at Cameo Heights Mansion. The stunning, Touchet mansion boasts seven internationally themed suites decked out in all of the best amenities ensuring the ultimate wine country stay.

Photo courtesy of Cameo Heights Mansion.

Revel in features such as gas fireplaces, tufted, king-size beds, air-jetted, oversized tubs, plush Turkish linens, and so much more. Experience the luxury of Washington Wine Country with a stay at the Mansion.

What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and start living your best Washington Wine Country life today!

- Jodie Chapman