Fun places to go to in Tri Cities

Information about attractions and things to do is provided for Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland) and other nearby communities including Benton City, Connell, Dayton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Moses Lake & Grant County, Pendleton, Prosser, Toppenish, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, and Yakima (see List of Cities & Counties and Area Maps).

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Tri-Cities, WA

Annual Community Events in the Tri-Cities

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Community Calendars

The following is a list of community calendars for the Tri-Cities:

Convention Centers

The following is a list of convention centers in the Tri-Cities that host a variety of events:

Community "Points of Interest"

Here are a couple of community points of interest in the Tri-Cities:

The REACH Museum

The REACH Museum (REACH) was developed to celebrate and learn about the natural and cultural history of the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River and greater Columbia Basin. The REACH is a hybrid institution-part interpretive center, part museum, part visitor center and all about telling the stories of our community.

With just over 18 acres of land, the REACH has lots of room to grow and play. Check out our galleries, take a short hike up our Energy Northwest Animal Trail, explore our community garden, and learn about the history of irrigation in the Mid-Columbia from old wooden pipes to todays circle pivot.

Bechtel National Planetarium

The Bechtel National Planetarium, located on the campus of Columbia Basin College in Pasco, provides life-like, high-definition images and sound using the most state-of-the-art projection system in the Pacific Northwest. The 36-foot panoramic viewing dome can simulate a 3-D effect (without the need for strange glasses)!

A typical hour-long show includes a 20-30 minute live presentation and a 25-30 minute full-dome movie. Presentation topics may include solar system or constellation tours, what's visible in the current night sky, and astronomy in the news.

Gesa Carousel of Dreams

The Gesa Carousel of Dreams is a world class piece of art that features beautiful turn of the century antique carousel horses that is located in the Southridge Sports and Events Complex in Kennewick for our community to enjoy. The carousel consists of 45 horses, three chariots and other features. It averages between 1800 and 2500 riders per weekend.

In 2003, a local group of businessmen founded the "Three Rivers Carousel" Foundation and purchased the vintage 1910 Charles Carmel Carousel from Marianne Stevens of Roswell, New Mexico. Community volunteers have spent considerable time and effort to restore the carousel.

B Reactor - Manhattan Project National Historical Park

The B Reactor, the world’s first full-scale plutonium production reactor, is currently designated as a National Historic Landmark as part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Access to the B Reactor is currently limited to public tours that are offered by the Department of Energy from April through September.

The B Reactor Museum Association has more information about this landmark. Resources related to the history of Hanford including the B Reactor are provided in the Hanford History & B Reactor section of this website that includes an eight minute virtual tour of the B Reactor produced by the Atomic Heritage Foundation.

Tri-Cities Sports Leagues

The Tri-Cities is home to a minor league baseball team, a minor league football team, a western hockey league team, and a women's flat track roller derby team.

Guide to Tri-Cities Washington

There are a lot of other attractions and things to do in the Tri-Cities area that are covered by other topics on Guide to Tri-Cities Washington that include:

Benton City, WA

Benton City is located a short distance from the Tri-Cities as you drive up to Prosser and other places of interest in the Yakima Valley and is located at the foot of Red Mountain, a premier wine growing region.

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Connell, WA

The City of Connell is short drive from the Tri-Cities and offers something for everyone including rock hunting, antiquing, biking, taking in a movie or splashing around at the water park.

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Moses Lake & Grant County, WA

Grant County Tourism provides information about attractions and things to do in Coulee City, Electric City, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Mattawa, Moses Lake, Othello, Quincy, Royal City, Soap Lake, and Warden. View the Grant County Tourism Guide above (PDF).

Moses Lake

The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce offers a directory of local attractions that include museums and art centers, Surf 'n Slide Water Park, wildlife refugee and bird watching, fishing and hunting, and sand dunes/off road vehicle recreation.

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Attractions in other Grant County Communities

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Pendleton, OR

Travel Pendleton provides information about lodging, restaurants, eateries & pubs, and local attractions.

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Prosser, WA

Tour Prosser provides information about lodging and dining, wineries, recreation, and attractions.

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Some of the attractions and annual community events include the following:

Walla Walla, WA

Downtown Walla Walla Foundation

The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation promotes the history, commerce and culture of downtown Walla Walla including shopping, wine tasting, and food.

Visit Walla Walla

Tourism Walla Walla maintains Visit Walla Walla that provides information about attractions, arts, outdoors, wines, restaurants, and lodging in Walla Walla.

Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce

Discover Walla Walla! Whether you're an art enthusiast, wine connoisseur, birder or just looking for a weekend getaway, Walla Walla has something for you. You can get more information from the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Walla Walla Valley Visitor Guide

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin has published the Walla Walla Valley Visitor Guide that you can view online.

Local Attractions

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Walla Walla Live Music Scene

To find live music in Walla Walla, check out Night Life Walla Walla.

Local Attractions

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Yakima Live Music Scene

Experience revitalized Downtown Yakima with new wine lounges, restaurants, art galleries, quaint shops and a nearly constant line-up of unique live music. View the Yakima Valley Live music calendar.

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