Activities in the Tri Cities

25 Things to do in the Tri Cities

1. Watch the sun set over the Columbia River.
2. Take a limousine tour through wine country.
3. Taste fresh, seasonal produce from roadside fruit stands and farmers’ markets.
4. Select sweet breads from a panaderia (Mexican bakery).
5. Discover the story of “Kennewick Man,” a 8,410 year-old skeleton found in Columbia park.
6. Bike the Sacagawea Heritage Trail.
7. Buy an “Atomic” marble at the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology Museum.
8. Explore Washington’s first barrel caves used for aging wines.
9. Pick a peck of peppers at the Fiery Foods Festival.
10. Dine outside on a riverside deck.
11. Hike the Audubon Nature Trail in Columbia Park.
12. Visit a nearby Native American Heritage Center.
13. Take a jet boat tour of the Hanford Reach.
14. Try authentic tortas or tacos from a “taco wagon” vendor.
15. Follow the Lewis & Clark Trail.
16. Drive over the 2,503 foot long “Cable” bridge.
17. Get a stone therapy massage.
18. Sample an Atomic Amber microbrew.
19. Peek inside a tule-mat tepee at the McNary Wildlife Refuge.
20. Explore the Chamna Natural Preserve.
21. Drive through farm country.
22. Watch exciting sprint boat action at the desert water course.
23. Hike the Tapteal Greenway.
24. Ride the J & S Dreamland Express.
25. Golf at one of ten area golf courses.