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Address: Walla Walla

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One of the oldest mansions in Walla Walla, this house was built around 1880 and now serves as a museum depicting daily Victorian life on the frontier.

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When built, the Kirkman’s home was one of the grandest residences in Walla Walla reflecting tastes of the day and wealth generated by the ranching business. Now the Victorian Italianate house remains the only example of its kind locally, though vestiges of early 20th century architecture can be found throughout Walla Walla.

In its heyday, the house was the setting for lavish entertaining, as well as for routine activities of daily American Victorian life. In addition to being home for the Kirkman’s, it also served as a boys’ dormitory for Whitman College from 1920-1924. During this time Walter Brattain, 1956 Nobel Prize winner for the co-invention of the transistor, studied in the home. The house was elected to the National Historic Register in December of 1974 and has been run as a non-profit organization since 1981.

Kirkman House Museum

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You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kirkman House Museum during your trip to Walla Walla. Check out the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this walkable area.

Beautiful morning in Pioneer Park. Established in 1902, it is Walla Walla's oldest park. Enjoy outdoor concerts performed in the bandstand, and watch the squirrels at play as you sit under the canopy of the 100+ year old giant sycamore trees.

Pioneer Park Aviary

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Take the family on an outing to Pioneer Park Aviary during your trip to Walla Walla. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Jumpin' Jellybeanz

Enjoy an outing to Jumpin' Jellybeanz during your stay in Walla Walla. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

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You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in Walla Walla. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Little Theater

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You can make plans for a show at Little Theater during your stay in Walla Walla. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Veterans Memorial Park and Golf Course

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Enjoy a round of golf in Walla Walla at Veterans Memorial Park and Golf Course. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center

6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA

The FINCH

325 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA

Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Walla Walla

520 North 2nd Ave, Walla Walla, WA

SureStay by Best Western Walla Walla

2315 Eastgate Street Nort, Walla Walla, WA

Travelodge by Wyndham Walla Walla

421 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA

Stay at the Historical Cropp Mansion

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