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Walla Walla, Washington features a centralized location, six miles outside of Oregon and less than a five hour drive from the beautiful City of Seattle. Walla Walla's location in southeastern Washington offers the backdrop of the enchanting Blue and Wallowa mountain ranges. Renowned explorers Lewis and Clark found their way to this pastoral community in 1805, while on assignment for President Thomas Jefferson.
As the seat and largest city of Walla Walla County, this colorful WA community holds a population of 29,686 (Census 2000 data). Nearly 57,000 residents live within the borders of Walla Walla County. Walla Walla offers civic, social, and religious programs, in addition to the many educational and sports related clubs.
Walla Walla has several fine options for public and private schooling, with numerous higher learning facilities within a reasonable driving distance. Whitman College, ranks among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the prestigious Princeton Review. Also known as the birthplace of the widely touted 'Magic: The Gathering’ card trading game, Whitman College is Washington’s oldest campus. Walla Walla College and Walla Walla Community College are each located partially within the city limits, and partially in the City of College Place.
This bustling college town provides arts and crafts fairs, concerts, theatrical productions, and fascinating lectures for the locals throughout the year. Walla Walla residents enjoy exciting celebrations such as the Hot Air Balloon Stampede in May, July 4th in the Park, the Southeast Washington Rodeo, and Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. Visitors will find local fruits and vegetable on display at the farmer’s market, while baked goods and the creative wares of the region’s artisans spread throughout the area. Walla Walla lies within a lush grape growing area, where local wineries host barrel tastings and vineyard tours each spring. Fascinating historic sites, such as Fort Walla Walla Park and Museum and the Whitman Mission, pay homage to the region’s humble beginnings. Walla Walla’s Symphony, the oldest continuous symphony west of the Mississippi River, provides an enjoyable measure of culture for residents and visitors.
Walla Walla serves as the region’s center of employment, finances, and healthcare; a strong economy thrives, in large part, due to the wide range of agricultural crops. These include barley, corn, peas, wheat, and the beloved Walla Walla Sweet Onion. Grape vineyards and the wine industry play a significant role, with more than sixty local wineries, where popular brands such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are among the many choices. Walla Walla is also the site of the Washington State Penitentiary. This is WA’s largest prison, providing employment for more than 1,000 individuals.
Walla Walla, Washington captures the spirit of living in the Pacific Northwest. Walla Walla lives up to the claim of a “town so nice they named it twice”.
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