Things To Do
Visit Tricities
Be sure to check this website for local activities if you are planning to stay for the weekend. This website has lots of activities for one to do in town. And it has listings for the top 10 breweries and wineries!
Market at the Parkway
On our Fridays off we enjoy strolling through the farmers market. The farmers market is open on Fridays from 9 to 1. If you are interested in tasting some local food or supporting our local vendors give it a shot. It's nothing too big but at least it will get you out and about.
Badger Mountain Trailhead
If you are looking for a nice view of the Tri-cities we recommend taking a short hike up Badger Mountain. This is where we first met and spent many of our first dates. Canyon Trail would be the shortest path but also the steepest. Unfortunately, there aren't any trees, and we have never spotted a badger but the view from the top is really nice.
REACH Museum
If you are looking for some local history the REACH museum is a great place to visit. The Hanford Nuclear Reservation most commonly referred to as the Hanford site is a decommissioned nuclear production complex and home to the Manhattan Project. The project played a major role in creating the atomic bomb. As a result, there has been a huge effort for post cold war nuclear waste cleanup. Most of our communities is centered around Hanford and the area is full of rich history. Normally you would be able to sign up for Hanford Site tours, unfortunately no tours will be available in October. (On a similar note, if you haven't watched Oppenheimer, we recommend it. It's fascinating that our region was a contributor in that story.) While Hanford is a large part of our region you can also learn about other local stuff. It has been a while and we don't remember.
Pasco Flea Market
We will let this review speak for itself and its all technically true. "The Pasco Flea Market takes place on Saturdays and Sundays for much of the year, except winter. It has a claim as the largest open air market in Washington, which could be true. What I can say is that this might be the closest you can get to traveling to a Mexican market in the northwest. Most signs and conversation are in Spanish, but most of the vendors also speak English. You will find an abundance of good food, various textiles, strange bootleg toys, apparel, and plenty of other things. This is a lot of fun and a good way to see something different. Cheap entertainment and good street food, check it out."
The Hub
If you are looking for a place to get a bite the Hub has a variety of options. Many local food trucks gather. We like to order quesabirrias from Trejos.