About the Port
Set amid the wheat fields and vineyards of southeastern Washington, Walla Walla has grown from a 19th-century agricultural and military outpost into one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected wine regions. Its compact downtown blends restored brick storefronts with tasting rooms, reflecting a history tied to early trade routes, Whitman College, and the surrounding farmland that still shapes the local economy.
Visitors typically arrive by motor coach from river landings along the Columbia and Snake, since Walla Walla itself sits inland. The drive passes open farmland and rising foothills before reaching a walkable town center suited to leisurely exploration on foot. Wine tastings, historic walking routes, and views toward the Blue Mountains give travelers a grounded sense of the region's agricultural roots and its evolution into a noted destination for food and wine.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Walla Walla.
Taste in Downtown Tasting Rooms
Dozens of walkable tasting rooms fill restored brick storefronts within a few blocks of Main Street, pouring the region's noted cabernets and syrahs. Plan for an hour or two on foot, since most visits sit inland from the river landings.
Visit Whitman Mission Site
This national historic site marks the 1836 mission and trade route crossroads that shaped the area's early settlement. A short drive from downtown, it offers a quiet, informative stop before returning to town.
Take in Blue Mountain Views
The foothills rising east of town frame wheat fields and vineyards in a classic Palouse-country panorama. Even a brief pause along the drive in from the river landings rewards with sweeping farmland views.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Walla Walla
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,909 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,471 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Lion | 5 | $3,969 | |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Lion | 5 | $3,670 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Lion | 5 | $3,344 | |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $6,125 | |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Lion | 5 | $3,847 | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Lion | 5 | $3,535 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,177 | |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $6,500 | |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $6,500 | |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $6,150 | |
| Oct 7, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $7,500 | |
| Oct 14, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $7,500 | |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $7,500 |