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on I-82. Begin the wine tour campus is a delight to stroll, as is
at Exit 40 (Treveri Cellars), then the surrounding neighborhood,
continue on the Yakima Valley with its tree-shaded streets
Highway. Columbia Crest and lined with historic homes.
Preston Winery have some of A popular destination for wine
the best tours. connoisseurs, the Walla Walla
The outstanding weather and area offers more than 100
beautiful landscape lend them- wineries (see pp196–7) – several
selves to outdoor recreations. in the heart of downtown Walla
View of the Spokane River, the town in The two mountain passes, Walla. Among the town’s other
the background White Pass and Chinook Pass, claims to fame are its delicious
offer great hiking, mountain sweet onions and its annual Hot
Museum of Arts and Culture. biking, and skiing in the winter Air Balloon Stampede, a rally of
Nearby Campbell House (1898) months; streams encourage some 45 pilots, held in October.
is an interactive museum. fishing; and boating is available Highlights of the stampede
The smallest city ever to host on lakes. The area is also rich in include the Friday “Night Glow”
a world’s fair (Expo ’74), Spokane’s wildlife, including bald eagles. with its illuminated balloons,
fair site is now Riverfront Park, and a kids’ day that offers
a large expanse in the heart of tethered balloon rides.
the city that offers views of For a historical perspective on
dramatic Spokane Falls. Other the area, visit Fort Walla Walla
attractions are an IMAX theater Museum, a pioneer village
and a 1909 carousel carved by consisting of 17 original and
Charles Looff, of Coney Island replica buildings, including
fame. The 37-mile (59-km) a schoolhouse, jail, and train
Centennial Trail starts at station, as well as the Whitman
Riverside State Park and extends Mission National Historic Site.
to the Washington-Idaho border. Here, visitors can discover the
Luscious grapes on the vine in the story of pioneer missionaries
E Northwest Museum of Arts wine-growing area of Yakima Valley Marcus and Narcissa Whitman
and Culture and their subsequent massacre
2316 W 1st Ave. Tel (509) 456-3931. by the Cayuse Indians. On week-
Open 10am–5pm Wed–Sun. d Walla Walla ends, the Living History Company
Closed major hols. & 7 - = honors the area’s history
∑ northwestmuseum.org Road map 1 C3. * 30,000. through music and dance.
n 26 E Main, (877) 998-4748.
∑ wallawalla.org
Environs E Fort Walla Walla Museum
Just 6 miles (10 km) northwest Located in the southeast corner 755 Myra Rd. Tel (509) 525-7703.
of Spokane, Riverside State of the state, Walla Walla is a Open Mar–Oct: 10am–5pm daily, Nov–
Park offers plenty of fresh water charming and pretty town – Feb 10am–4pm daily. Closed Jan 1,
shoreline. The Bowl and Pitcher, and a green oasis in the midst Thanksgiving, Dec 25. & 7 (call
with its suspension bridge and of an arid landscape. The town ahead). 8 by appt. ∑ fwwm.org
volcanic formations, is stunning. features a large number of P Whitman Mission National
National Register buildings, lovely Historic Site
Y Riverside State Park parks, and a wealth of public art. Hwy 12. Tel (509) 522-6360.
9711 W Charles St, Nine Mile Falls. Whitman College, one of the Open 8am–6pm daily (Oct–May: to
Tel (509) 465-5064. Open dawn–dusk. nation’s top-rated liberal arts 4:30pm). Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving,
colleges, is just three blocks Dec 25. & 7 (except Monument
from downtown. The attractive Hill). ∑ nps.gov/whmi
s Yakima Valley
Road map 1 B2. n 10 N 8th St, Yakima,
(800) 221-0751. ∑ visityakima.com
Boasting rich volcanic soil,
an abundance of irrigation
water, and 300 days of sunshine
per year, the Yakima Valley
is the 12th-largest producer
of fruits and vegetables in the
US, and home to more than
80 regional wineries.
For a taste of the valley’s
award-winning wines, drive
10 minutes south of Yakima Balloons over Walla Walla during the annual Hot Air Balloon Stampede

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