PETITS NOIRS - Petits Noirs is a boutique chocolatier located on South Mainstreet in Milton-Freewater, in the lush region of the Walla Walla Valley, where vineyards and fruit orchards scale the fertile territory. Their chocolate creations are not only inspired by the fresh produce grown in the Valley, but also derived from the various complex notes found in the beautiful wines produced in the area. With interesting flavors such as thyme, lavender, clove, and cassis, their chocolates are a natural accompaniment to wines.
CITY OF MILTON-FREEWATER - Located in northeastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater is a community surrounded by orchards, wheat fields and vineyards set against the beautiful Blue Mountains. Now situated within the acclaimed Walla Walla Valley Wine Appellation, the area is still well known for its agricultural bounty.
MILTON-FREEWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Many service clubs and organizations along with the Milton-Freewater Area Chamber of Commerce sponsor and host a variety of community events each year.
FRAZIER FARMSTEAD MUSEUM - Frazier Farmstead Museum is a six acre site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was settled in 1868 by community founder W.S. Frazier and continuously occupied by his family for 115 years. The Frazier home, built in 1892, is open to the public from April through December from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There is no admission fee, though donations to help with the upkeep are gratefully accepted by the Milton-Freewater Historical Society.
ZERBA CELLARS - Zerba Cellars is a family owned, Oregon winery located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley. We produce small lots of hand-crafted Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah and Viognier from three estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and from select vineyards in Oregon and Washington.
MILTON-FREEWATER GOLF - The 18-hole Golf Course facility in Milton Freewater, Oregon features 3,346 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 60. The course rating is 55.4 and it has a slope rating of 80 on Blue grass. Designed by George McRae, the Milton Freewater golf course opened in 1973.
VALLEY HERALD - The local paper started in the late 1800's and is owned by Melanie Hall and Sharee LaRue-Wright. Hall and LaRue-Wright have taken on the privilege of supplying Milton-Freewater with its "official newspaper of record".
AQUATIC CENTER - A state of the art facility that includes shelter - BBQ nights - sand volleyball - water slides - water basketball - concession stand. The Aquatic Center is open 7 days a week from June 5, 2008 through August 24, 2008.
YANTIS PARK - The park is the home of the 'Muddy Frogwater Festival' held in August of each year and Milton-Freewater’s largest recreational park. It features two large fields, tennis courts, and a bandstand. The sycamore, maple, and birch trees make the park a delightful place to take advantage of the picnic shelters and barbeque facilities.
FREEWATER PARK - North Main & 8th – Freewater Park is a small, 2½-acre recreation space devoted to a playground, skate park and tennis courts. The skate park is a state of the art facility catering to the pros as well as the beginner.
MARIE DORIAN PARK – Is on Course Creek Road, two miles southeast of Milton-Freewater - A picturesque area where one can picnic, fish on the Walla Walla River, or relax on the grass. Squirrels commonly frequent the park and there have also been sightings of deer in the area.
HARRIS PARK – Harris Park is located on the South Fork of the Walla Walla River, about 14 miles southeast of Milton Freewater, Oregon. It is owned and operated by Umatilla County and is used for overnight camping and has a day use area for picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts.
MILTON-FREEWATER DRIVE IN - Milton-Freewater is blessed with one of the few remaining Drive-in Theatres left. Playing Recent movies for families and friends to go watch. The Milton Freewater Drive-in opened in 1954 with a capacity of 375 cars and still has a capacity of 375 cars and has been kept authentic by the same family since 1967. Now as before, it is an open theatre with a single screen. Not only will visitors get to view the most recent movies but they will also enjoy the M&F Pies; known for their “fresh never frozen home made pies”. Cost is adults $60 and children (ages 5-11) $1. A treat not to be missed.
For more information on Destination Milton-Freewater, call: (541) 938-3727 or email: destinationmf@q.com
The sites listed below contain a myriad of useful information on Milton-Freewater and the Walla Walla Valley
Destination 'Old Town Freewater'
CLAY IN MOTION - Established in 1981, this family owned and operated studio produces more than one hundred different items of functional whiteware, stoneware and specialty items such as garden sculptures, cremation urns, and dental cuspidors. Located on Highway 11 they also serve coffee in their delightful coffee shop adjacent to their main building.
WALLA WALLA VALLEY - Connect to the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce website for more information on the Walla Walla Valley.
TOURISM WALLA WALLA - Connect to the Walla Walla Valley Tourism website for more information on the Walla Walla Valley and surrounding area. You can also find some great travel deals and a a comprehensive list of scheduled special events.
Milton-Freewater North Main Street Merchants & Property Owners
Three Divas Beads - Three Divas Beads offers one of the finest selections of jewlery making supplies in the Walla Walla Valley, fine to semi precious gemstones, sterling findings, tools and more. Plus special order and repair services and beautifull, and unique, handcrafted jewelry made by valley artists. Three Divas Beads also has an extensive roster of workshops for the beginner and the advanced beader.
Ye Olde Stitch Nitch - The proprietors, Jim and Shirley Cline, have been in business in Milton-Freewater for over 15years, five of which have been spent at 510 North Main Street, 'Old Town Freewater'. This charming little shop offers a fine selection of souveniers and gifts as well as exellent alteration and sewing services. They also host one of the city's main attractions a 'Logs to Frogs' frog. This little beauty is in the photo album of many tourists who have passed thru our valley.
SAAGER'S SHOES - Saager's Shoes has been a family owned and operated business for more than 90 years. Since 1914, they have prided themselves in providing not only the best shoes, but also the best service in the Walla Walla Valley helping customers with problem prone feet that need a custom fit solution. Visitors should stop by and experience the service and selection that has earned Saager's Shoes the Union-Bulletin's Reader's Best of the Best Award for Best Shoe Store 3 years in a row.
Other Milton-Freewater 'Destination' Locations
The Bank & Grill - Fine dining on N. Mainstreet. The once formal bank lobby is now painted in tones of warm apricot and trimmed in sage. An assortment of old oak school teacher chairs and church pews create the finishing touch on the comfortable dining area. The Bank & Grill pre fixed menu includes sustainable and in season produce and of course, special cuts of meat right off of the grill and cooked to perfection. Tasty, tender and terrific! The owner, Chef Paul, promises slow food, but fast and energetic delivery!
Tino's Grill & Sports Bar - Tino's is a family run restaurant offering both Mexican and American cuisine. Located on N. Main Street in Old Town Freewater they have great food, hunger quenching portions, reasonable prices and excellent service. A popular place to hang out, have a drink, something to eat and, for those sports fans out there, watch your favourite sport on one of their two big screen TVs. They also have a great space at the back of the restaurant suitable for club and group meetings.
BLUE MT. CIDER COMPANY & WATERMILL WINERY - The Walla Walla River has spawned many leading fruit industries, including apples, cherries and wine grapes and it was here that Earl and Lorraine Brown chose to settle in the mid 1950’s. From their humble beginnings in vegetable production, the family business has evolved into a third generation, award-winning farming entity with a strong commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability while producing premium apples, world class wines and award winning hard apple cider.
