Travel with Southwest Travel Club to Waitsburg, Washington, small town America on your next vacation. Founded in 1865, this historic town is located in Walla Walla County in Washington State. This is truly a community coming into it's own. Travel with Southwest Travel Club and see what makes this Waitsburg, Washington a great place to visit and explore a true small town American experience. Waitsburg, Washington A proud small town, Waitsburg offers much for the wayward traveler to enjoy. From fine dining, recreational opportunities, a variety of local shops and friendly and welcoming local people, a trip to Waitsburg is a vacation into true small town America. Come and experience all that Waitsburg has to offer you on your next small town America vacation with Southwest Travel Club. A small farming community, Waitsburg is set amidst a backdrop of rolling hills covered with wheat, barley and peas, its most common crops. Like many small towns in this part of Washington, Waitsburg saw its beginnings with a railroad and a grist mill. Settlers came to the area in search of plentiful water, land to settle and rich soil to grow their crops and make a living. Many of the buildings first constructed are still in existence today, offering visitors a rich history to explore in small town America. As agriculture has always been a large part of the community, it should come as no surprise that many of the local shops offer products made of harvests. L & B Kitchens offers their own home grown gourmet wheat products including wheat berries. They specialize in products utilizing the whole grain of wheat. Lavender's-R-Us is another local shop worth visiting. They offer a U-pick lavender field and gift shop filled with lavender products. Featured in the Lavender Festival in June, visitors can enjoy many great lavender products as well as local artisans from around the area displaying their wares. Southwest Travel Club invites you to spend time enjoying small town America in Waitsburg, Washington on your next vacation. For those who want to explore the outdoors, Waitsburg offers a number of locations for you to explore throughout the year. Fishing on the Tucannon River is an always enjoyable escape and is a popular destination for fly fishing to anglers from throughout the U.S. Home to four Federally listed Threatened and Endangered species, this pristine river offers beautiful views, great fishing and a wonderful escape from everyday life. There are also a number of state and national areas offering hiking, camping and hunting as well. Recently touring and competitive cycling have seen an increase in popularity in the area. Waitsburg offers a number of races throughout the area including the annual tour of Walla Walla. Taking place every April, this 3 day event draws visitors from around the nation to explore the beauty of small town America. Travel with Southwest Travel Club and explore all that Waitsburg has to offer on your next vacation and experience the true beauty of small town America. CommentsThu, 05 Aug 2010 19:12:43 Don't be overly concerned with your weight, it's just a number ; Leave a Reply |