Welcome to Tri-Cities Washington Guide
Tri-Cities Washington Guide provides information about local attractions & things to do, festivals, outdoor activities, farmers' markets, breweries, wineries, live music, museums & historical societies, history, social organizations, geology & Ice Age Floods, scenic drives, and more for Tri-Cities Washington (Richland, Kennewick and Pasco) and other nearby communities that include Yakima, Prosser, Moses Lake, Walla Walla, and Pendleton (see List of Cities & Counties and Area Maps). Check out the following topics:
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Art & Music Associations - Performing & Visual Arts
Information about non-profit performing & visual art associations and organizations is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Yakima, Moses Lake, Walla Walla and Pendleton.
These organizations include art, ballet, bluegrass, choral ensembles, community bands, drama & live theatre, folklife, independent films, jazz & blues societies, swing bands, opera, orchestras and symphonies.
In addition, a list of annual art and music related festivals and fairs is provided.
Bands, Musicians, Venues, Live Music
Information about the live music scene in Tri-Cities Washington is provided that includes local bands and musicians, venues, and live music calendars.
Breweries & Taphouses, Beer & Hop Festivals, Brewer Associations, Yakima Valley Hops
Information is provided for craft beer breweries & taphouses, craft beer & hop festivals, brewer associations, and Yakima Valley Hops in Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Dayton, Prosser, Sunnyside, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Yakima and Pendleton.
Clubs & Groups - Social Activities
Information about hobby, recreation, and social related clubs, groups, and activities is provided for Tri-Cities Washington. Almost all of the clubs and groups listed are non-profit organizations. Membership is generally open to the public and some require a membership fee.
Community Resources, Facts & Demographics
Information about community resources, facts & demographics for Tri-Cities Washington is provided that includes education, economic and business development, health and human services, and regional transportation.
Craft Distilleries & Hard Cider Producers
Information about craft distilleries and hard cider producers is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Dayton, Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla, and Yakima.
Farmers' Markets and Local Food & Farm Producers
Information about farmers' markets, local food and farm producers, and specialty food & beverage products packaged locally is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Prosser, Moses Lake, Walla Walla, Yakima, and Pendleton.
Geology - Ice Age Floods
Information about the geology, Ice Age Floods / Missoula Floods, lava plateaus and flood basalts is provided for Southeast Washington that includes Tri-Cities Washington.
Local Attractions
Information about local attractions is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Benton City, Connell, Dayton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Moses Lake & Grant County, Pendleton, Prosser, Toppenish, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, and Yakima.
Museums, Historical Societies, and History
Information about museums and interpretive centers, historical societies, architectural history, genealogical societies, Hanford history including the B Reactor, historical photo and video collections, and Native American tribes & cultural centers is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities in Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon.
There are a lot of museums and interpretive centers in this region that you can drive to within one hour or so from the Tri-Cities. Plan a day trip and enjoy!
Newspapers, Magazines, TV & Radio Stations
Information about newspapers, magazines, TV & Radio stations is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Yakima, Moses Lake, Walla Walla and Pendleton.
Outdoor Activities & Conservation Organizations
Information about outdoor recreation activities and conservation organizations is provided for Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Yakima, Moses Lake, Walla Walla and Pendleton.
Scenic Byway Drives & Photo Collections
Information about scenic state byway drives that can be taken as day trips in Eastern Washington is provided for the Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway, Lewis and Clark Trail Scenic Byway, Palouse Scenic Byway, Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway, and Yakama Scenic Byway. These scenic routes are all accessible within an hour or two drive from Tri-Cities Washington.
In addition, a guide to scenic photo collections of Southeast Washington, including the Tri-Cities, is provided. These photo collections will show that this region is not just a bunch of brown hills!
Volunteer Opportunities & Community Services
Information about volunteer opportunities with many of the non-profit community service organizations in Tri-Cities Washington is provided. These organizations offer services such as counseling, disaster relief, domestic violence, food/clothing/shelter/housing, individual & family services, legal, medical/health services, sexual assault, transportation, etc. So find a local cause that you want to support and help out!
In addition, several organizations operate thrift stores where proceeds from their sales support community services. These stores rely on donations of saleable goods and volunteer support.
Wineries, Wine Tasting & Tours, and Wine Festivals
Information is provided for wine enthusiasts about wineries, wine tasting, wine festivals, winery tour services, wine societies, wine related publications and media, wine education, and specialty wine centers in Tri-Cities Washington and other nearby communities including Benton City, Prosser, Yakima, and Walla Walla.
