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Points of Interest
  • Farmers' market
  • Local wheat fields
  • Local wineries
  • Pioneer Park
  • Whitman Mission National Historic Site

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In terms of the adequacy of the local atmosphere, it definitely depends on what you’re looking for and what satisfies you in an environment. Seeing as how Whitman’s in Walla Walla, also known as the “boonies” or the “middle of nowhere,” it seems that most students consider the local atmosphere, for the most part, to be pretty quiet and limited and also focused on more outdoor activities. There are a few places to go that are entertaining—the movie theater, local restaurants and the wheat fields, for example. Walla Walla residents are pretty divided when it comes to how they feel about Whitman College; some say “thank goodness for Whitman for bringing a more liberal perspective,” while far more feel that the campus creates too much noise and trouble for the charm and quiet of Walla Walla. The town’s small size does seem to limit the local atmosphere and its ability to provide a diversity of culture. Though Walla Walla is also home to Walla Walla University (a Seventh Day Adventist school) and Walla Walla Community College, not much socializing goes on between these schools and Whitman.

Although Walla Walla is small, it does offer lovely attractions, especially in its natural beauty. If you’re someone who loves exploring the outdoors and appreciates nature, this school is very ideally located. From rock-climbing to star-gazing, it’s all possible in or around the town. Overall, the consensus seems to be this: be prepared for a small-town feel and less variety than a metropolitan area, but all in exchange for the closeness of nature.

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Local Atmosphere at Whitman College

pangin

'13

History

4.6
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Walla Walla: the Place So Nice They Named It Twice

But really. Despite a relatively small population, Walla Walla has a lot to offer. Aside from normal things like movie theaters and mini golf, Walla Walla also has community theater productions and town events, like the rodeo. Main Street is charming, and many of the restaurants are budget friendly. My favorite is Sweet Bazil, which offers artisan thin crust pizza 2 for $4 with a student discount. Walla Walla's rural location is a surprising bonus - the wheat fields make a gorgeous location for picnics, bike rides, or impromptu photo-shoots with friends, and the town is close to several outdoor attractions. The school offers a free ski bus to a nearby slope, and camping, hiking, and rock climbing locations are close by as well. Even the Snake and Salmon rivers in Idaho and Oregon are only a few hours away for those who love rafting.

Feb 09, 2012

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2015theatre

'15

Biology

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Friendliest Small Town.

Walla Walla may be small, but it has everything I need within walking or biking distance. Plus there are some great coffee shops, bookstores, thrift stores, and trendy cafes just a five to ten minute walk from my dorm. The weekend farmer's market on Main Street is a big hit during the fall and spring, as are the local wheat fields, which provide a fantastic place for sunset watching and jamming with friends.

Feb 09, 2012

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morganja

'14

Chemical Engineering

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Atmosphere at Whitman College in Walla Walla

Honestly, I don't get off campus too much, but when I do the local residents are friendly. The thing that I like to do most off campus is go out to eat with friends. There are some great restaurants in downtown Walla Walla.

Jan 16, 2012

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Shopping Centers
  • Downtown on Main Street
  • Tri-Cities
Major Sports Teams None:
City Web Sites www.wallawalla.org
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Seattle: WA: 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • Spokane: WA: 3 hours
Did You Know?

Five Fun Facts about Walla Walla:
• “Walla Walla,” of Native American origin, means “many waters” because of the many streams that ran through the area.
• Whitman isn’t the only campus in Walla Walla, which is also home to Walla Walla University and Walla Walla Community College.
• Every May, Walla Walla also hosts the annual Balloon Stampede, where the fairgrounds are overtaken with hot air balloons for several days.
• Walla Walla has 17 public city parks, and an aviary that encompasses over 600 acres of grass and trees, playgrounds, trails, and pools.
• There are over 35 wineries and over 1,000 acres of vineyards in the area.

Famous People from Walla Walla:
Marion Bauer, Drew Bledsoe, Connor Trinneer, Adam West

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Grand Cinemas
1390 W Poplar St.
Walla Walla
(509) 527-5222

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