Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the lobby at Marcus Whitman Hotel
$200-250
Take your pick when you stay at the
Walla Walla Inns
(123 East Main St., 509/301-1181 or 877/301-1181,
www.wallawallainns.com
, $115-325
s or d): stay in one of the six rooms at its historic downtown property or at the more tranquil hilltop Vineyard property. Children of all ages are
welcomed here. The Inn pulls out all the stops for canine companions, too. A $100 nonrefundable pet fee gets you toys, treats, furniture, and even
a crate, so your tail-wagger can pack light.
A unique lodging experience (unless you could be considered “livestock”) is provided by the
Inn at Abeja
(2014 Mill Creek Rd., 509/
522-1234,
www.abeja.net
, $245-295 d). The original outbuildings of this 100-year-old farm have been converted into tony, light-filled guest cot-
tages and suites. The 35-acre vineyard property is the picture of country comfort. You can be proud to tell your friends you slept in a chicken
coop. Reservations for popular local and winery events are filled by lottery.
Complimentary telescopes supplement the stellar accommodations at Touchet's
Cameo Heights Mansion
(1072 Oasis Rd., 509/394-0211, ht-
tp//cameoheightsmansion.com, $199-249 d). The suites, a few of which have private entrances, are decorated after a variety of European, Medi-
terranean, and Asian styles. The rich breakfast might just convince you to stick around for the gourmet nighttime offerings, including an optional
private four-course fondue feast.
Camping
For information on hiking and camping in the Blue Mountains of Umatilla National Forest, visit the
Walla Walla Ranger Station
(1415 W. Rose
St., 509/522-6290,
www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma
)
.
RVs can park and dump at
Four Seasons RV Resort
(1440 Dalles Military Rd., 509/529-6072, $28 per night or $168 for seven days), a
privately run campground.
Tent campers can pitch at
Lewis and Clark Trail State Park
(509/337-6457), 26 miles northeast of Walla Walla. Standard tent sites large
enough to fit RVs are available April 1-September 15. Primitive sites are open year-round. No reservations are accepted at this park.
FOOD
Cafés and Diners
Start your day at
Clarette's Restaurant
(15 S. Touchet, 509/529-3430, 6 A.M.-8 P.M. daily) for the best home-style breakfasts in Walla Walla.
Also of note for lunch is
Cookie Tree Bakery & Café
(23 S. Spokane, 509/522-4826,
www.cookietreebakeryandcafe.com
, 7:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
Mon.-Sat.), with homemade breads and pastries.
Blue Mountain Tavern and Casino
(2025 E. Isaacs Ave., 509/525-9941) serves excellent sand-
wiches for lunch and shows big-screen TV sports at night. No kids are allowed here.
