Walla Walla, Washington
Votes
2012 Best Small Towns in America
Contest ended: May 16, 2012
247 Votes - "Best For Food"
22 Votes - "Friendliest"
13 Votes - "Most Beautiful"
4 Votes - "Most Fun"
1 Votes - "Most Patriotic"
Description
The 2011 Friendliest Small Town in America returned with food and wine that blew our team away. We met chefs from Pho Sho, Andrae’s Kitchen, and The Marc, who prepared custom sampler dishes and students in Walla Walla Community College’s Culinary Program who paired dishes with wine from Woodward Canyon and Leonetti Cellar. The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance organized an amazing afternoon for our team warmly reminding us of their friendliness.
Our favorite local restaurants included Maple Counter Café, Saffron, Brasserie Four, The Marc and T. Maccarone’s, all must-stops on a visit to one of our favorite small towns. Tour and taste at local vineyards from Walla Walla Vintners to Blue Mountain Vineyards, Waterbrook Winery, Spring Valley Vineyard and Lullaby Winery.
In addition to food and wine, Walla Walla is renowned for its art, music and theater. Browse any of a dozen galleries, catch a symphony or jazz performance, or attend a show at a local college. For history tour the historic downtown’s architecture and antique shopping, The Whitman Mission, and Fort Walla Walla for a feel of the 1800s.
Walla Walla’s abundant outdoor offerings can’t be overlooked, from camping, boating and swimming to area parks, athletic facilities and walking trails. Visitors can hunt and fish, ski, bike, ice skate or play softball, tennis, racquetball and golf. See what else Walla Walla has to offer in users' reviews.
Reviews
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The Marcus Whitman Hotel and Confrence center is the home of the Marc Resturaunt! http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/the-marcThe Marc Restaurant
Experience regional seasonal fun with Pacific Northwest Cuisine in beautiful downtown Walla Walla. The Marc Restaurant offers a casually elegant atmosphere for dinner daily.
The Vineyard Lounge
If you are looking for a synergistic place to unwind and relax, The Vineyard Lounge is the perfect place to linger over a glass of local wine, kick back with a cocktail or network over mixed drinks.
The Chef’s Table
Enjoy a unique dining experience at the Chef’s Table. Perfect for groups of six to 10 people, watch the Chef prepare your special meal, savor the memorable wine pairings and celebrate with this culinary adventure. - on May 15, 2012
- What could be better, sweet onions and a ton of wineries!
- on May 2, 2012
- Great food, great wines, wonderful, friendly people. What more can you say?
- on May 15, 2012
- Whether it be breakfast (Maple Counter, Bacon & Eggs), lunch (Olive, Sweet Basil), or dinner (South Fork Grill, T Maccarone's, Whitehouse, Brasserie Four) every meal is amazing in Walla Walla. Also, it is great to have the wonderful wine in between the meals.
- on May 14, 2012
- Love Love Walla Walla! Amazing town and people! xoxo
- on May 14, 2012
