Experience everything that Waitsburg has to offer.

Waitsburg is a great place to visit, from our small independent businesses to our friendly people. Relax in a Waitsburg overnight rental, sample our Main Street shops, and enjoy fine wines and craft beers along with a gourmet meal. Our visitors have exquisite tastes.

Our sports arena is right next door full of recreational opportunities, including cycling, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking historic trails, swimming and skiing.

Waitsburg is a “one of a kind” experience you will want to add to your travel resume!


 

THE VISITOR DIRECTORY

 

Shopping

 

Gaudy Gals on Main

121 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
509-947-2283

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Simply Sawdust

101 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361

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Tate Art Waitsburg

137 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361

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Nancy’s Dream

124 Warren St
Waitsburg, WA 99361

509 301-3858

 

Public Art

Visit Main Street Waitsburg and stop to play a game or snap a picture with our beautiful bronze sculptures. Get game pieces at Weller Public Library to play "The Waitsburg Story" (artist Wayne Chabre) with Fannie Weller. Then cross the street to pose with the City's founding fathers in "The Waitsburg Trilogy" (artist Jeffrey Hill) located in front of City Hall, and meander down further to see "The Waitsburg Monument" (artist Squire Broel) that features markings made by our Waitsburg kids and community members! 


WAITSBURG ARTGARDEN

The little Quonset hut features art from new and established artists during weekend pop up exhibits. Explore the outside garden and the permanent art installation created from reclaimed wood from different buildings in Waitsburg, each piece of wood has a name of the building it came from. The fence is titled WAITSBURG MEMORIES IN WOOD, by Bart Baxter.

PRESTON PARK

Coppei Avenue & Hwy 12
Waitsburg, WA 99361

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Our city park is the perfect place to take a break and relax. Cool off under the lush canopy of trees, have fun on the playground, or take advantage of the BBQ grills for the perfect picnic. If you listen closely, you might even hear the hooting of our resident owls. Dogs are welcome, provided that they are on leash and any waste is bagged and disposed of in the trash. The park is conveniently located on Highway 12, restrooms are open daily, and just a block from historic Main Street.

Preston Park is available for events and celebrations. Contact Waitsburg City Hall for info and reservations. tel:509 337 6371 website

 

LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL STATE PARK

36149 Hwy 12
Dayton, WA 99328-9500
(509) 337-6457
This Touchet River park features numerous campsites, picnic areas, shelters and trails, and an amphitheater. Fishing, hiking and camping are popular activities here. Park Rangers offer talks/reenactments on Lewis & Clark, local natives, trappers, regional plants and pioneers every summer. Located 3 miles east of Waitsburg. 

website https://www.parks.wa.gov/539/Lewis-Clark-Trail


Historic Sites

 

Bruce Mansion Museum Complex

318 Main Street, Waitsburg, WA 99361

Their annual fundraising event is the Pioneer Fall Festival - 3rd Sunday in September
Available for tours daily with reservations 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mid-May - September
Suggested Donation: $10 per person / $25 for a group
Book Your Tour Online
tel:509 386 3739
E-mailwhstour@gmail.com

This beautiful mansion built in 1883 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Annual memberships in the Waitsburg Historical Society benefit the continued restoration of the Bruce House.

Bruce Museum Complex also includes:

  • THE CARRIAGE HOUSE featuring handsome horse-drawn carriage and tack

  • THE SCHOOL HOUSE with scholastic and educational artifacts from the area

  • THE WAITS MILL REPLICA which you will find inside a small building on the Wilson Phillips Museum site.

  • THE WILSON PHILLIPS HOUSE sits adjacent to the Bruce House Museum. It was a Victorian-era home now filled with curated special collections of local items and interests. In addition to housing rotating displays on the first floor, other rooms hold displays of vintage fashions, military items, a barbershop and sewing room. Wilson Phillips House was donated to the Waitsburg Historical Society by Mary Liebermann Phillips.

Waitsburg traces its roots back to 1865, when pioneer settler Sylvester Wait opened a flour mill on Coppei Creek. In the midst of a city and organizational push to restore the old mill, fire struck the five-story mill on September 5, 2009.

The Waits Mill Kiosk is located on Mill Race Road. On the right just over the Main Street Bridge at the end of Waits Park in the original location of the Waits Mill.


Lewis and Clark Trail State Park

36149 Hwy 12
Dayton, WA 99328-9500
(509) 337-6457
Park Rangers offer talks/reenactments on Lewis & Clark, local natives, trappers, regional plants and pioneers every summer. Located 3 miles east of Waitsburg. 

website https://www.parks.wa.gov/539/Lewis-Clark-Trail

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Grocery Stores & Markets

WAITSBURG GROCERY
200 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
509-337-6641
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Restaurants & Bars

AMERICAN 35
128 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361

Watch for our special events!

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A family friendly restaurant with full bar service.

HOURS:

MON & TUESDAY - CLOSED
WED, THURSDAY, FRIDAY - 4-9P
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 1-9P

WHISKEY CANYON SPORTS BAR & GRILL
701 Preston Avenue
Waitsburg, WA 99361
509-337-6780

Family dining and sports bar right here in Waitsburg! Come to the Whiskey Canyon Sports Bar & Grill and enjoy new takes on your old favorites. Seating inside or outdoor patio, and plenty of televisions to watch the game!

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - Close
Sat/Sun: 7 a.m. - Close

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THE ROYAL BLOCK

WINE BAR HOURS
TH+FR 4–8p
SA 2-8p

ROOMS AND EVENT SPACE

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COME AS YOU ARE, WITHOUT RESERVATIONS.

SAM’S CORNER FOOD MART


715 Preston Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
509-337-6151

SUMMER HOURS

Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday    Noon – 8pm

Friday & Saturday

Noon – 9pm

 

Our Outdoor Grill is currently OPEN for the season!

LUNCH      Friday – Sunday, 12:00 – 2:30

DINNER      Thursday – Sunday, 4:30 – 7:30 story online can make all the difference.

216 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361

Hours:
 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

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With exceptional espresso, pastries baked from scratch, gluten-free options, house-made granola, and delicious panini, Ten Ton Art & Coffee has what you crave. A perfect choice for breakfast, lunch, or a quick pick-me-up.

BAR BACETTO

A tiny bar and restaurant featuring handmade fresh pastas. antipasti and artesian and classic cocktails. Bar Bacetto, owned and operated by Mike and Erin Easton, is located on Waitsburg’s Main Street- 20 minutes from Walla Walla, 45 minutes from TriCities.

Reservations Only. Book through Open Table.

Tues-Sat 5P-9P 21 and older

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TUXEDO BAR & GRILL - Home of the Famous Jason Burger
105 S D Street Prescott, WA 99348
509 849 2244
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Open Tues-Sat 12-9 Sun 12-7

Lodging




HIROMI'S HOUSE

609 Orchard Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
509-337-6028
https://www.hiromisvacationrental.com/

Whether you are here for business, pleasure or both, let Hiromi's House be your home away from home.


WAITSBURG FAIRGROUNDS RV AND OVERNIGHT CAMPING

349 East 10th Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361

509-337-6371
https://www.cityofwaitsburg.com/fairgrounds-rental

Waitsburg Fairgrounds has hookups for RV and is suitable for individual camping or large gatherings.

The Lions’ Building, with kitchen and great room, is perfect for small meetings and celebrations.

Exhibition buildings are available for for your event. Examples of events music, art, festivals, equestrian, sports, and other events.


STELLA’S HOMESTEAD

2194 S Fork Coppei Road
Waitsburg, WA 99361

509-520-2382
https://www.stellashomestead.com/contact-stella


THE ROYAL BLOCK

222 Main St
Waitsburg, WA 99361

https://www.theroyalblock.com/

The Royal Block is an oasis for the curious, the community, and travelers seeking a refreshing sojourn.