Tri-Cities, WA

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Tri-Cities which includes a garden
Tri-Cities featuring views, a bridge and a river or creek
Tri-Cities which includes a garden
Tri-Cities featuring a bridge and a river or creek
Tri-Cities featuring a river or creek and a bridge

This collection of three cities in eastern Washington is famous for its award-winning wineries, golf courses, watersports and nuclear power plant.

From wine, watersports and nuclear energy to museums, shopping and golf, the Tri-Cities area has a wealth of recreational and cultural activities to enjoy. Tri-Cities is comprised of the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland. The three cities are in the eastern Washington region, where the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers come together.

Although Tri-Cities is three cities in one, getting around the major attractions is made easy by an extensive network of public buses. Alternatively, rent a bicycle and explore over 200 miles (320 kilometers) of bikeways.

Discover Tri-Cities’ science and hydroelectric power heritage at Richland’s museums. Join a tour of the Hanford Site, noted for its role in producing the atomic bomb dropped over Nagasaki in 1945. Learn about wind energy at the Nine Canyon Wind Farm Visitor Center. Spot geological, wildlife and indigenous artifacts at the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology.

At Kennewick’s East Benton County Historical Museum, see the casting of the skull from the skeleton of a 9,000-year-old male found nearby. Tri-Cities’ rivers and waterways make the area popular for watersport fans. Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and windsurfing, among other activities, on the Columbia River. Bring a picnic to enjoy at the base of the Clover Island Lighthouse and capture a photograph of its silhouette in the sunset. Walk or bike along the picturesque Sacagawea Heritage Trail, a 23-mile (37-kilometer) pathway that parallels the Columbia River and connects the three cities.

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy 18 holes at 10 excellent courses. One example is the Sun Willows Golf Course, designed by the revered golf course architect Robert Muir Graves. Visit the family-owned, boutique and commercial wineries that give Tri-Cities the name the “Heart of Washington Wine Country.” Over 160 wineries are set amid scenic valleys and within a 1-hour drive of the cities.

Get here via intercity trains and buses or catch a domestic flight to Tri-Cities Airport, just outside Pasco. Centrally located in the Pacific Northwest, Tri-Cities is about a 3.5-hour drive from Seattle and Portland. Over 300 sunny days and little rain make Tri-Cities’ famed outdoor recreation enjoyable year-round.

Where to stay in Tri-Cities

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South Richland

4.5/5(166 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Richland, Columbia Point Golf Course and Yakima River are top sights worth seeing.

South Richland
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Tapteal West

Tapteal West might not have many top sights, but Columbia Center Mall and Columbia Point Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tapteal West
Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center

Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
2525 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA
$93 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$106 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pasco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,353 reviews)
"No closet"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center
Clover Island Inn

Clover Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
435 Clover Island Dr, Kennewick, WA
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$89 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kennewick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,879 reviews)
"We loved the staff"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Clover Island Inn
The Lodge at Columbia Point

The Lodge at Columbia Point

4 out of 5
530 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, WA
$187 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$211 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Richland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Everything is good"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

The Lodge at Columbia Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2 Bed/1 Bath-sleeps 6, pets allowed-Central Location in Cul de Sac

2 Bed/1 Bath-sleeps 6, pets allowed-Central Location in Cul de Sac

2 out of 5
Kennewick
Stay at this apartment in Kennewick. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Toyota Center and The REACH Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Clean and well appointed
"The property was clean, it was in a cul-du-sac with other 4-plexes around the drive. Quiet location, close in location to good food and easy access to other amenities like grocery store, gas, freeway access etc. The communications were excellent and the property manager was attentive to my ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

2 Bed/1 Bath-sleeps 6, pets allowed-Central Location in Cul de Sac
Wine tasting from this eco-friendly home with stunning views.

Wine tasting from this eco-friendly home with stunning views.

Benton City
Stay at this vacation home in Benton City. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Chandler Reach Winery and Tucannon Cellars are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)
"We were so lucky to find this cute, clean home at the last minute, after different booking canceled on us last minute. It was a blessing in disguise, because we loved out stay in this home. The host was very responsive and helpful, with a long list of local recommendations. The house is very conveniently ..."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Wine tasting from this eco-friendly home with stunning views.
New house!! Outdoor Hot tub with beautiful sunset views

New house!! Outdoor Hot tub with beautiful sunset views

Kennewick
Stay at this vacation home in Kennewick. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Southridge Sports and Events Complex and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"This is our 2nd year in this house. The location is excellent and the house has all of our needs. We had an issue with icemaker and"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

New house!! Outdoor Hot tub with beautiful sunset views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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