This historic site serves as a reminder to a part of American history that is pretty much…read moreoverlooked: the clashes between settlers and the Native Americans who already were inhabiting the land. Physician Marcus Whitman and Narcissa Whitman established the Whitman Mission in Cayuse (Native American) territory. The Cayuse initially welcomed the Whitmans, but as the increasing numbers of settlers passing by on Oregon Trail worried the Cayuse, tensions grew. It all came to a head when a measles outbreak in November 1847 killed half the local Cayuse. The settlers were also affected, but fared better. The Cayuse took it to mean that the Whitmans were responsible for the deaths of the Cayuse, as to them, the doctor was the cause of death. The Whitmans and 11 other people were killed, and others taken hostage, sparking the Cayuse War. It ended when five Cayuse men were turned in for being the perpetrators (without clear evidence) and hanged. The visitor's center is built on the site of the mission. The center has a gift shop, a movie, and a small museum to explain the events that occurred here. Outside, there is a trail that brings you to a memorial obelisk, and meanders past the foundations of the mission buildings.

My visit here was awesome and I learned so much about a really pivotal (and sad) moment in history…read more The grounds are beautiful, the small museum was well done, the staff were excellent, and the history at the site is really fascinating. I will definitely be back again some day.

Can you believe this was gonna be demolished to be a freaking parking lot? LUCKILY, some good…read morecitizens of Walla Walla prevented this from happening, by saving the Kirkman House Museum and restoring it as a museum, to tell the story of the Kirkman Family. We visited the Kirkman House Museum, which was such a memorable part of our time in Walla Walla. Located downtown, it's an italianate-style, brick house that was built in the late 1800's, during when Walla Walla was the biggest city in the northwest! Designed and built by William Kirkman, he came to Walla Walla to make his fortune from the agricultural industry, becoming a well-established businessman in Walla Walla. The house later became an apartment building where they added on to it on the backside and another entrance, and then it was proposed to be demolished into a parking lot. Now, it serves as a museum, showcasing the Kirkman Family's lifestyle and contribution to Walla Walla, as well as the Adam West Library! In fact, that's how most of the museum gets visitors, for they come here to see Batman's corridors. Yes, the Batman/Adam West Library is really cool, especially because the bookcase slides and becomes a hidden wall where Batman slides down the pole! And it's awesome that the city of Walla Walla is so proud to have famous Walla Walla native, Adam West as their local hero, with memorabilia of his time in Batman and in Family Guy, in addition to his younger days at Lakeside School and so forth. (They even have an Adam West Day every year in town where everyone dresses up as Batman!) But I implore you to check out the other parts of the house, which I find more interesting. You get a real sense of what Walla Walla was like back in the day, based off the lifestyle of the Kirkman Family. There's even a room that shows old maps and pictures of what the city used to look like in the late 1800's when it was the most prosperous city in the area. The rooms are all decorated to that time period, and you can see some original furnishings that the family owned like the piano, photographs, decorative figurines, etc... Plus, Fanny Ann's room is haunted, so there's that. I hope for everyone to visit and support the Kirkman House Museum, which is a wonderful attraction site of this town. The non-profit that runs the museum is all volunteer-based. Admission is $7 and they do host fun events, like murder mystery dinners and Victorian tea time. A true charm to Walla Walla!

What a surprisingly great find. We originally visited the museum due to the Batman exhibit we…read moreheard about. The Docent (Ms Priest?) was filled with wonderful insights and stories of the history of the Kirkmans and the community. The Batman exhibit was certainly good but the Kirkman story was mesmerizing. Well worth the time to stop in.

This tour was the highlight of our trip. Nancy and Summer were just a delight to be with…read moreand obviously very well versed about the wineries and food scene. We had the best food you can imagine from several different places...each one surpassing the other. The tour included history of the town as well as information about buildings, folklore and founding families. Bon Appetite!!! 5 stars

This is a very well organized and fun tour. We started on a hot day under the misters at Kontos…read more The winemaker not only told us about his wine but about his Greek family roots of over 150 years in the area. The walk down Main Street called out landmarks, both the ones of usual history and the long tradition of madams and prostitution in Walla Walla. The architecture is fabulous. The luncheon in the Kirkman House included a docent dressed as Mr. Kirkman. Learning that Walla Walla was the center of a county that included all of Idaho, part of Montana and two thirds of Washington just after Oregon became a state made clear that Walla Walla was special. Back on Main Street, we made stops at the Walla Walla Bread Co and Wingman Birdz and Brews. Then down a side street to the Colville Street Patisserie for gelato. We finished with a casual wine tasting at Henry Earl Estates tasting room. The group size is kept to 10 or less. The banter is fun. The best part of the tour were our guides who made it all come together.

Had a great time. They had a game where you find things that are out of place. If you find them,…read moreyou get a little prize. This makes learning fun for the kids. We will visit again when we are in town.

This museum is clearly a labor of love for its staff. We were greeted by the curator upon entry…read more She and all of the staff we encountered were wonderfully friendly and kind. Is it the most high-end museum? No. But it is informative and has a lot of very interesting items in the collection. I need to come back when the weather is warmer and you're able to look inside the pioneer village cabins. For me, the pioneer village area is the highlight of this museum. They have acquired various historic buildings from around the region and transported them to the museum grounds, including a prison, several family cabins, a blacksmith shop, a barber shop, and more. This place is a bit provincial, yes, but it's been created and maintained by local people who take pride in the history of their region. I greatly enjoyed it.

Outstanding Juice. Beautiful stop in Walla Walla. Bledsoe Family Wine &…read moreDoubleback...DELICIOUS!!! Thank you Josh & Drew!

Headed into Walla Walla from Seattle for a wine weekend, and after the long drive our first stop…read morewas Bledsoe Family Winery Tasting Room right on Main Street, a perfect start. We had a 5 p.m. reservation and were seated right away, which set the tone. The tasting room is well designed with both indoor and outdoor seating, a little chilly for the patio this time, but a great setup for couples or groups of friends. The staff were excellent, breaking down the differences between Bledsoe Family, Doubleback, and Bledsoe McDaniels in a way that actually made sense. As Cab fans in Cabernet country, we expected to go straight red, but the 2025 Elizabeth Chardonnay surprised us, light, crisp, and a great opener. The 2023 Bob Healy Reserve stood out with rich dark fruit, a smooth, structured finish, and just the right touch of oak. Our host added a few extra pours along the way, and with the buy-two-bottles waiver...eight bottles later, tasting was covered. The real win was $20 flat-rate shipping, even to Hawaii, which made it easy to bring Walla Walla home with us.

Canoe Ridge is a special place for us since our first bottle of wine during our courtship was a…read moreCanoe Ridge Cabernet. This tasting room is a bit off the beaten path, which makes it even more special (and less crowded). The staff was super friendly and informative and the entire experience was memorable. Definitely plan a visit to canoe ridge if you are wine tasting in walla walla!

Canoe Ridge is the best tasting room in Walla Walla. Each of the wines we sampled was delicious…read more The wine expert was super nice and has a cute dog. The only drawback is that this tasting room is in an industrial area far away from downtown, so you have to drive there, through the slums of Walla Walla, and then your view is a junk yard. They really should move the tasting room to downtown.

We stopped in here in the evening and had a nice glass of sangria. We sat upstairs and enjoyed a…read morerelaxing drink. Friendly staff. Will have to have some wine next time.

Absolutely delicious food and the wine slushies were a hit with the others in our group…read more Definitely a great place to eat.

Lovely time! Ciders and wine were amazing! Amanda went the extra mile creating custom wine flights…read morebased on each persons taste!

Stopped in twice during the Guitar Festival. The place was hopping and Amanda was very attentive…read moreand friendly. She always had a smile on her face. I was impressed she remembered what I had the day before and asked if I wanted the same wine. We will definitely stop by the next time we're in town.