Discover Walla Walla

I'm an amateur photographer.  Or maybe I should make that a wannabe photographer.  I love taking pictures, but I really know nothing about photography.  So when I get a nice shot, it's probably more luck than anything, especially with my little point-and-shoot digital camera. 

One of my favorite places to take pictures is on Main Street.  The street is lined with beautiful old renovated buildings with lots of character.  Our Macy's is actually an old theatre, with sloped floors and tall ceilings.   Some of the buildings still have traces of the original shop name painted on the bricks.  Others house shops that have been in business for decades, such as Bright's Candies, a fabulous little candy shop that sells chocolates, ice cream, Jelly Belly candy, and more.

There are two prime times for walking and taking pictures downtown.  Christmas is an obvious one, with all the warm lights and festive window displays.  The other is right about now: Autumn.  The trees are turning color and losing their leaves, the sky is ever-changing, and the atmosphere is cozy and homey.  

The best way to enjoy a stroll along Main Street in the fall is to start at the west end and make your way east to Starbucks.  Stop inside for your favorite hot beverage and then take it with you as you continue your tour of one of the busiest streets in the Walla Walla valley. 

But most of all, take your time.  And don't forget to look up.