Kennewick Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Benton County, Washington, USA
About Kennewick
Kennewick and the greater Tri-Cities region draws a great deal of their cultural influence from having a past that was heavily enriched by the Cold War. In nearbyRichland, theHanford Nuclear Siteis the home to many historical landmarks, as well as the world's first full-scale nuclear reactor. The atomic bomb that was dropped onNagasaki,Japanin 1945 contained plutonium produced in Hanford. Today, the nuclear site has changed its mission from plutonium enrichment to environmental clean up and restoration. In modern times, agriculture has been a major factor in the area's economy. Wheat is the most widely grown crop in the region, as well as fruit such as apples, cherries, and grapes (the region is home to more than 160 wineries). This is due mainly to the high quality of the region's soil an
Top Attractions in Kennewick
Explore the best things to see and do in Kennewick:
- ★Anelare Winery
- ★Audubon Nature Trail
- ★Badger Mountain Vineyard
- ★Benton County Fairgrounds and Sundowns Horse Race Track
- ★Branding Iron Nightclub
- ★Columbia Cup
- ★East Benton County Historical Museum
- ★Heber Hatchets
Where to Eat in Kennewick
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Fat Cat Grill
- 🍴Sterling's Restaurant
- 🍴The Country Gentleman
Where to Stay in Kennewick
- 🏨Best Western Plus Kennewick
- 🏨Comfort Inn Kennewick
- 🏨Fairfield Inn Kennewick
- 🏨Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center
- 🏨Red Lion Inn Suites Kennewick Tri-Cities
Kennewick Travel Guide Sections
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