A place so nice, they named it twice!  Yep, there is plenty of cheese in Walla Walla, and not just in the motto. 

There is also plenty of wine to be paired with the cheese.  Word on the street is, Walla Walla is "the next Napa".  Walla Walla had 6 wineries in 1990, and now boasts over 100 in the valley. The wines are receiving a lot of recognition, but the town remains quaintly sleepy - for the time being.  As Walla Walla is roughly 4 hours drive from most major cities, the distance might be it's way of retaining the small-town charm.  Or keeping out the riff-raff.

Walla Walla is probably most famous for it's fun name, but you should also familiarize yourself with the onions.  YES, we said onions.  Walla Walla onions are sweet onions, and it is not unheard of to see people just eating one like an apple.

Our recommendation would be to try them as onion rings.  Spectacular!  And also seasonal.  Mid-June through late August.

Avoid the winter months, but start clearing your wine cellar, and bring an extra suitcase for the bottles.