Ready for adventure? Whitman’s Outdoor Program will gear you up and get you started. It runs trips most weekends throughout the school year: Beginners welcome! From kayaking to hiking, river rafting to ice climbing, there’s something for everyone. And every student receives funds to help pay for trips and equipment.

Whitman’s central location is just steps from Walla Walla’s charming downtown. Drop by for coffee and conversation, browse the independent bookstores and fun shops, take in live music, or wander the Saturday farmers market.

Whatever your jam, you’ll find live music around every corner in Walla Walla. Hear local bands perform downtown or in the vineyards. Soak up the classical beauty of the Walla Walla Symphony at Cordiner Hall. Or celebrate fun music events like the annual Guitar Festival or Chamber Music Festival.

From gourmet restaurants featuring locally sourced ingredients to fast and friendly food trucks, Walla Walla’s food scene will hit the spot. And the bustling breweries and beautiful vineyards make Walla Walla a must-visit destination for parents.

Walla Walla is an art lover’s dream. You can stroll through Walla Walla’s downtown galleries and tasting rooms for First Friday Art Tours, enjoy ArtWalla’s Artist Pop-Ups or visit the world-renowned Walla Walla Foundry. If performance is more your thing, you can take in dance, comedy, film, drama, music and more at local venues like the Gesa Power House Theatre.

Whitman’s Community Fellow Program connects students with leaders of local organizations for professional mentoring and work on important social and environmental issues in southeastern Washington. And the Career and Community Engagement Center helps students land dream internships funded in part by Whitman Internship Grants.

If giving back is what gives you joy, Whitman’s student-led Community Engagement Programs can connect you with rewarding opportunities like Adopt-A-Grandparent, the Food Justice Project and the Walla Walla Stream Team. Service events like the Tri-College Community Day are another way to get everyone involved in making Walla Walla an amazing place to live.

Walla Walla’s fascinating past can be seen everywhere—from the historic architecture downtown to the array of nearby museums and historic sites, like the Fort Walla Walla Museum, Frenchtown Historic Site, and Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. And Whitman’s close ties with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation bring rich collaboration and learning opportunities about the area’s past and present to campus.

Walla Walla is a place that values originality—one-of-kind experiences and one-of-a-kind people. On campus or around town, you’ll find a friendly, supportive atmosphere that allows you to pursue your passions, express yourself fully and experience a genuine sense of belonging.