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Fishing
Walla Walla is a fly fisher's paradise, giving you the drop on unsuspecting trout, smallmouth bass, and the mighty steelhead. Stone Creek Fly
Fishers (509/520-7039, http://stonecreekflyfishers.com ) teaches introductory classes for beginners, including special classes for women and chil-
dren. Guide service is also available.
Swimming
Outdoor summer-only swimming pools (509/527-1099) include one in Jefferson Park (9th Ave. and Malcolm St.) and a 50-meter pool on Rees
Avenue at Sumach Street.
Golf
Veteran's Memorial Golf Course (201 E. Rees Ave., 509/527-4507, http://vetsgolf.com ), off Highway 12, is an 18-hole course open to the
public. Greens fees are $29 for 18 holes or $16.75 for just the front nine.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Under $100
Colonial Motel (2279 E. Isaacs, 509/529-1220, www.colonial-motel.com , $59 s or $79 d) is a rare local-family-owned motel with a nice view
and a running waterfall on-site.
$100-150
For splendid semi-private downtown digs, check in at The Wine Country Inn (915 Alvarado Terrace, 509/386-3592,
www.wallawallawinecountry.net , $150 d). The simply and tastefully appointed rooms offer wireless Internet access, 1930s flair, and private baths.
Be sure to take advantage of the knowledge of the innkeepers, both of whom are long-time residents of the area.
$150-200
Prepare to relax hard-core when you check in to one of the three rooms at the Inn At Blackberry Creek (1126 Pleasant St., 509/522-5233,
www.innatblackberrycreek.com , $144-239 d) Cozy rooms pay homage to artists Cézanne, Monet, and Renoir. The Inn is well located for visiting
shops and historic sites.
The elegant Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center (6 W. Rose St., 509/525-2200 or 866/826-9422,
www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com , $169-194 s or d) first opened in 1927. After a major renovation, the 127-room hotel is once again Walla Walla's
premier lodging choice, with 22 suites also available.
The Fat Duck Inn (527 Catherine, 509/526-3825 or 888/526-871, http://fatduckinn.com , $178-205 d) is a smartly decorated Craftsman cottage
offering four suites and a gourmet breakfast. Amenities include a complimentary wine hour, with tastings of local vintages and the option of en-
joying a delicious dinner right in its dining room for an additional charge. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed with prior arrangements.
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