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74 Best and Fun Things To Do In Tri-Cities, Washington


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This region is made up of the cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco in Washington state. It is known for its interesting history, and the Tri-Cities area boasts a number of interesting attractions.

One of the most popular attractions in the area is Howard Amon Park. This is a great place for families to spend an afternoon and ideal for outdoor activities such as walking or running. There is also Wahluke Slope, where visitors can see an abundance of wildlife.

The Tri-Cities is also home to many historic sites and monuments, such as the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Regional Veterans Memorial, and the 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial Monument. The monument is made up of a real, leftover piece of the Trade Center, and visitors and locals alike can come here to pay their respects and remember the events of 9/11.

Read our list below for the top things to do in Tri-Cities, Washington

The 74 Most Popular Things To Do In Tri-Cities, Washington

74. Goose Gap

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (1 review)

73. Hanford Reach

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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72. Lake Lewis

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

71. Trailhead Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 525 Queensgate Dr Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

70. Zintel Canyon Dam

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: Zintel Canyon Dam Hildebrand Blvd Kennewick WA

69. Burbank Slough

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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68. Tapteal Greenway

3.8 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: Richland WA

Tel:  509 396 5936

Web Address:   http://tapteal.org/

67. Bechtel National Planetarium

5.0 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 2600 N 20th Ave Pasco WA

Tel:  509 542 4515

Web Address:   http://columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx

66. Zintel Canyon

4.4 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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65. White Bluffs Quilt Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 294 Torbett Street Richland WA

Tel:  509 943 2552

Web Address:   http://whitebluffsquiltmuseum.org/

64. Columbia Park Pond

4.3 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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63. Pasco Aviation Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

Location: Enter thru Bergstrom Aircraft 4022 N Streetearman Ave Main Street Entrance Pasco WA

Tel:  509 521 7117

Web Address:   http://pascoaviationmuseum.org/

62. Palencia Winery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: 8011 Keene Road West Richland WA

Web Address:   http://palenciawine.com/

61. MonteScarlatto Estate Winery

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 28719 E WA 224 Benton City WA

Tel:  509 531 3081

Web Address:   http://montescarlatto.com/

60. Jump Off Joe

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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59. Clover Island Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

Location: 99 N Clover Island Dr Kennewick WA

Web Address:   https://portofkennewick.org/projects/clover-island/

58. Hightower Cellars

4.8 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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Location: 19418 E 583 PR NE Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 2867

Web Address:   http://hightowercellars.com/

57. Kitzke Cellars

4.8 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

Location: 72308 E 260 Private Road NE #7779 Richland WA

Tel:  509 628 9442

Web Address:   http://kitzkecellars.com/

56. Candy Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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55. Bateman Island

4.6 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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54. Tapteal Water Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: Richland WA

53. Clover Island

4.4 ★★★★☆ (41 reviews)

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52. Longship Cellars

4.9 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

Location: 404 Bradley Blvd Streete 100 Richland WA

Tel:  509 713 7676

Web Address:   https://longshipwine.com/

51. Franklin County Historical Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: 305 N 4th Ave Pasco WA

Tel:  509 547 3714

Web Address:   http://franklincountyhistoricalsociety.org/

50. Hamilton Cellars

4.7 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: 55410 N Sunset Road Benton City WA

Tel:  509 628 8227

Web Address:   http://hamiltoncellars.com/

49. East Benton County Historical Society Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: 205 W Keewaydin Dr Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 582 7704

Web Address:   http://ebchs.org/

48. Ed Hendler Bridge

4.6 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: Kennewick WA

47. Barnard Griffin Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 878 Tulip Ln Richland WA

Tel:  509 627 0266

Web Address:   http://barnardgriffin.com/

46. Gallery at the Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 89 Lee Blvd Richland WA

Tel:  509 943 9815

Web Address:   http://galleryatthepark.org/

45. Fidélitas

4.9 ★★★★★ (70 reviews)

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Location: 51810 N Sunset Road Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 3469

Web Address:   http://fidelitaswines.com/

44. Cooper Wine Company

4.7 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: 35306 N Sunset Road Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 2667

Web Address:   http://cooperwinecompany.com/

43. Kiona Vineyards and Winery

4.7 ★★★★★ (93 reviews)

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Location: 44612 N Sunset Road Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 6716

Web Address:   http://kionawine.com/

42. W.E. Johnson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (93 reviews)

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Location: Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

41. Badger Mountain Organic Winery

4.7 ★★★★★ (97 reviews)

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Location: 1106 N Jurupa Street Kennewick WA

Tel:  800 643 9463

Web Address:   https://badgermtnvineyard.com/

40. Highlands Grange Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: 1600 S Union Street Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 585 4293

Web Address:   https://go2kennewick.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Grange-Park-6

39. Kurtzman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (113 reviews)

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Location: 331 S Wehe Ave Pasco WA

Tel:  509 545 3456

Web Address:   http://pasco-wa.gov/facilities.aspx

38. Manhattan Project National Historical Park Hanford; Branch B Reactor–Headquarters

4.7 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

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Location: 2000 Logston Blvd Richland WA

Tel:  509 376 1647

Web Address:   http://manhattanprojectbreactor.hanford.gov/

37. Kennewick Parks & Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ (120 reviews)

Location: 2901 Southridge Blvd Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 585 4293

Web Address:   https://go2kennewick.com/420/Parks-Recreation

36. Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (121 reviews)

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Location: Skyline Trail Richland WA

Web Address:   http://friendsofbadger.org/trail-faq/

35. Sacajawea State Park Interpretive Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

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Location: 2503 Sacajawea Park Road Pasco WA

Tel:  509 545 2056

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/575/Sacajawea

34. Mariposa Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

Location: Pasco WA

Tel:  509 544 3080

Web Address:   http://pasco-wa.gov/

33. USS Triton Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (146 reviews)

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Location: 3250 Port of Benton Blvd Richland WA

Tel:  509 375 3060

Web Address:   http://portofbenton.com/

32. Horn Rapids Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (150 reviews)

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Location: Washington

Tel:  509 737 3945

Web Address:   https://co.benton.wa.us/

31. Manhattan Project – Hanford Visitor Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (175 reviews)

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Location: 2000 Logston Blvd Richland WA

Tel:  509 376 1647

Web Address:   http://manhattanprojectbreactor.hanford.gov/

30. Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (186 reviews)

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Location: 71004 E 669 PR NE Richland WA

Tel:  509 736 3053

Web Address:   http://co.benton.wa.us/

29. Badger Mountain Splash Pad

4.7 ★★★★★ (292 reviews)

Location: 350 Keene Road Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://ci.richland.wa.us/

28. Goethals Park Natural Playground

4.6 ★★★★★ (347 reviews)

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Location: 301 Goethals Dr Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://richlandparksandrec.com/

27. Wade Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (358 reviews)

Location: 601 Road 54 Pasco WA

Tel:  509 545 3456

Web Address:   http://pasco-wa.gov/facilities.aspx

26. Chamna Natural Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (360 reviews)

Location: Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://tapteal.org/tapteal-trail/chamna-natural-preserve/

25. Zintel Canyon Greenway

4.3 ★★★★☆ (364 reviews)

Location: 704 S Vancouver Street Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 585 4293

Web Address:   https://go2kennewick.com/

24. REACH Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (402 reviews)

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Location: 1943 Columbia Park Trail Richland WA

Tel:  509 943 4100

Web Address:   http://visitthereach.us/

23. Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino

4.2 ★★★★☆ (409 reviews)

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Location: 3014 W Kennewick Ave Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 374 2392

Web Address:   https://playmaverickwashington.com/

22. Badger Mountain Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (441 reviews)

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Location: 350 Keene Road Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   https://richlandwa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html

21. Gesa Carousel of Dreams

4.8 ★★★★★ (447 reviews)

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Location: 2901 F Southridge Blvd Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 378 3257

Web Address:   http://gesacarouselofdreams.com/

20. Badger Mountain Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (491 reviews)

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Location: 1294 White Bluffs Street Richland WA

Web Address:   http://friendsofbadger.org/

19. Lawrence Scott Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (493 reviews)

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Location: 6020 W Quinault Ave Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 585 4293

Web Address:   https://go2kennewick.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lawrence-Scott-Park-2

18. Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (546 reviews)

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Location: 533 Queensgate Dr Richland WA

Tel:  509 736 3053

Web Address:   https://co.benton.wa.us/pview.aspx

17. Playground Of Dreams

4.5 ★★★★★ (560 reviews)

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Location: Columbia Park Trail Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 585 4293

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/pages/Playground-of-Dreams/205291429534584

16. Columbia River Washington Temple

5.0 ★★★★★ (576 reviews)

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Location: 969 Gage Blvd Richland WA

Tel:  509 628 0990

Web Address:   https://churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/columbia-river-washington-temple

15. John Dam Plaza

4.6 ★★★★★ (614 reviews)

Location: 815 George Washington Way Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://richlandparksandrec.com/

14. Two Rivers Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (680 reviews)

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Location: 213316 E Finley Road Kennewick WA

Tel:  509 531 7106

Web Address:   http://co.benton.wa.us/pview.aspx

13. Chiawana Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (719 reviews)

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Location: 2020 Road 88 Pasco WA

Tel:  509 545 3456

Web Address:   http://pasco-wa.gov/facilities.aspx

12. Columbia Point Marina Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (788 reviews)

Location: Riverfront Trail Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://richlandparksandrec.com/

11. McNary National Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ (895 reviews)

Location: 64 Maple Street Burbank WA

Tel:  509 546 8352

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/mcnary/

10. Leslie Groves Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,287 reviews)

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Location: 40 Park Street Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://richlandparksandrec.com/

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9. Red Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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8. Hedges Family Estate

4.6 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

Location: 53511 N Sunset Road Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 3155

Web Address:   https://hedgesfamilyestate.com/

7. Badger Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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6. Col Solare Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 50207 Antinori Rd. Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 6806

Web Address:   https://colsolare.com/

5. Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

Location: 16304 Dallas Road Richland WA

Tel:  509 628 3880

Web Address:   http://gooseridge.com/

4. Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard

4.3 ★★★★☆ (129 reviews)

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Location: 34715 Demoss Road Benton City WA

Tel:  509 588 6082

Web Address:   http://terrablanca.com/

3. J. Bookwalter Winery & Richland Tasting Room

4.3 ★★★★☆ (237 reviews)

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Location: 1695 bu PR NE Richland WA

Tel:  509 619 1380

Web Address:   https://bookwalterwines.com/

2. Sacajawea Historical State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (436 reviews)

Location: 2503 Sacajawea Park Road Pasco WA

Tel:  509 545 2361

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/575/Sacajawea

1. Howard Amon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,223 reviews)

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Location: 500 Amon Park Dr Richland WA

Tel:  509 942 7529

Web Address:   http://richlandparksandrec.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Tri-Cities, Washington! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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