Walla Walla Valley

Rich in history, this valley offers four seasons, art, theater, wineries, farming and great outdoor adventures. We are famous for our wine, sweet onions and wheat. We are also proud of our thriving economy, educated workforce and culture-rich and family-friendly community. Walla Walla was one of five cities nationally to receive a 2001 “ Great American Main Street ” award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We have reconnected with our past, invigorated our retail district and created a downtown that is culturally rich and artistically alive.

Our unusual name is said to have Native American roots, and according to at least one legend means “many waters.” You will find the Walla Walla valley nestled in the southeastern corner of Washington state, at the foot of the beautiful Blue Mountains.

We are more accessible than you think. Our regional airport has commercial air service to Seattle Washington and Boise Idaho. Both cities which are less than 275 miles away from Walla. Walla Walla Washington Real Estate

Our average weather temperatures range from 32 to 89 degrees. We enjoy approximately 260 days of sunshine per year. Walla Walla County 's population is approximately 56,700 people with Walla Walla being the areas largest City.

Main Street is the heart of downtown Walla Walla. It's historic buildings house an eclectic mix of restaurants, galleries, and shops along with a variety of local treasures, including the Farmers Market, Summer Concert series, numerous parades, plus the many weekend events.

Walla Walla has 14 public parks sprinkled throughout the city. Beautiful trees, green grass, ponds, ducks and geese, along with abundant recreation areas are among some of the features our parks have to offer.

With a commitment to education, our educational system has invested heavily in the future by developing outstanding public and private schools for K-12 and college students alike. Our elementary and high schools are among the finest in the nation, and we recently received a blue-ribbon ranking from Expansion Management magazine for the way our students are Walla Walla Real Estateprepared to enter the workforce.

Walla Walla has the pervasive academic influence of three colleges that have defined this community for decades, Walla Walla College, Whitman College, and Walla Walla Community College.

Walla Walla County 's farm industry has grown and diversified to meet the ever changing market place. Wheat and the ever increasing amount of grapes for wine juice are grown on many agriculture acres. Other crops include alfalfa for seed, apples, asparagus, barley, canola, carrots, cherries, corn, garbanzo beans, green peas, hay, mustard, potatoes, poplar trees, onions and spinach.

The climate, soil and conditions of the Walla Walla Valley make this appellation ideal for growing grapes of superb quality. The wines from the valley have earned national and international recognition from publications such as Bon Appetit, Decanter, Gourmet, International Wine Cellar, Sunset Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. Today more than 69 wineries are operating the Valley and more than 1,200 acres of vineyards have become part of the agriculture landscape.

Walla Walla valley is a community rich in history,art, music, theater and dance. The community has made a significant commitment to the arts with it's art galleries, gift shops, and winery tasting rooms.