/ ABOUT / OUR COMMUNITY Our Community About Our Campus Our Community Weather Station Interactive Map Whitman Hallmarks Mission, Constitution and Bylaws Rankings Leadership and Organization Strategic Priorities Policies and Statements Contact Us Related Links A to Z Index Virtual Tours Campus News Life in Walla Walla Visit Whitman Getting to Walla Walla Walla Walla, Washington, is a beautiful community located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. The city is home to more than 30,000 people, three institutions of higher education, and thriving agricultural and viticultural industries. Walla Walla experiences ample sunshine and all four seasons, with dry summers and mild winters. For outdoor enthusiasts, Walla Walla is within driving distance of excellent hiking and biking trails, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the breathtaking Palouse Falls and Bluewood ski resort. Our serene setting, friendly community and growing wine industry has placed Walla Walla at the top of many must-see travel lists. In 2019, Travel + Leisure named Walla Walla a must visit for wine lovers. It's also frequently lauded for the charming, historic Main Street, which is home to boutique shops and gourmet restaurants. Our award-winning Main Street is within walking distance of Whitman's campus, and students can often be found studying and hanging out in downtown coffee shops and patisseries. Walla Walla Rankings and Recognition No. 7, "Best Cities to Live in Washington," 2019, Chamber of Commerce No. 3, "25 Cutest Main Streets in Small(er) Towns", 2018, Fodor's No. 1 for "Best Small City Road Trip Destinations," 2018, Travelocity No. 78 "Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers," 2018, Forbes "Best Wine Town", 2018, Sunset Magazine "The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2018," Travel + Leisure "The Ten Most Beautiful Towns in Washington", 2015, The Culture Trip "One of the 10 best small towns in America," 2013, Fodor's "One of the world's 10 best wine travel destinations," 2014, Wine Enthusiast Home to "One of 100 best modern courses," 2014, Golfweek "Best Main Street," Sunset Magazine "Friendliest small town in America," 2011, USA Today Interested in visiting Walla Walla? Whitman College Office of Admission offers campus visits for prospective students and their families year-round. Plan your visit today. Helpful Links Area Map Campus Map Visit Walla Walla Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce Walla Walla Weather City of Walla Walla Outdoor Opportunities In and Around Walla Walla 345 Boyer Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362 General: 509-527-5111 Admission: 509-527-5176 visually-hidden text visually-hidden text visually-hidden text visually-hidden text