Desert Springs Oasis
Sightseeing
Local and area sights to check out in this unique part of Washington State.
A breathtaking 90 minute drive through Eastern Washington's unique geological landscape and arrive at this unique site.
https://parks.state.wa.us/288/Ginkgo-Petrified-Forest
Did you know that petrified wood is Washington’s official state gem? Considered one of the most diverse fossil forests in North America, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is famous for its rare specimens of petrified Ginkgo tree discovered there in 1932.
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Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
A breathtaking 90 minute drive through Eastern Washington's unique geological landscape and arrive at this unique site.
https://parks.state.wa.us/288/Ginkgo-Petrified-Forest
Did you know that petrified wood is Washington’s official state gem? Considered one of the most diverse fossil forests in North America, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is famous for its rare specimens of petrified Ginkgo tree discovered there in 1932.
This is a local favorite for a hike with views. It gets hot in the desert, so go early or late to avoid peak heat and pack snacks and water. This is a 10 minute drive to the trailhead.
http://friendsofbadger.org/
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Badger Mountain Trailhead
1294 White Bluffs StThis is a local favorite for a hike with views. It gets hot in the desert, so go early or late to avoid peak heat and pack snacks and water. This is a 10 minute drive to the trailhead.
http://friendsofbadger.org/
One hour from your Airbnb is a very small town known for it's murals throughout town. Toppenish knowns as a painted city and is home to 75 hand painted and historically accurate murals. Convenient walking tours are easily completed in about an hour and horse drawn wagon tours can be scheduled for an interactive experience with a Toppenish historian. Toppenish Murals attract thousands visitors from all over the world each year. Swing into the visitor's center to pick up a map and and view the original artwork of all 75 murals that are on display on our walls.
https://www.visittoppenish.com/blank
Toppenish
One hour from your Airbnb is a very small town known for it's murals throughout town. Toppenish knowns as a painted city and is home to 75 hand painted and historically accurate murals. Convenient walking tours are easily completed in about an hour and horse drawn wagon tours can be scheduled for an interactive experience with a Toppenish historian. Toppenish Murals attract thousands visitors from all over the world each year. Swing into the visitor's center to pick up a map and and view the original artwork of all 75 murals that are on display on our walls.
https://www.visittoppenish.com/blank
A lovely marina area along the river for walking and exploring close to Howard Amon park where you can enjoy the river on a warm day.
Columbia Point Marina Park
Riverfront TrailA lovely marina area along the river for walking and exploring close to Howard Amon park where you can enjoy the river on a warm day.
Enjoy a scenic 45 minute drive to Walla Walla. A quaint town with restaurants and wineries. Worth the drive alone.
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Walla Walla
Enjoy a scenic 45 minute drive to Walla Walla. A quaint town with restaurants and wineries. Worth the drive alone.
Established in 1980, the Yakama Nation Cultural Center (YN CC) is a unique, multifaceted facility offering a variety of programs that share Yakama Nation's history and culture with all.
Yakama Nation Cultural Center
Established in 1980, the Yakama Nation Cultural Center (YN CC) is a unique, multifaceted facility offering a variety of programs that share Yakama Nation's history and culture with all.
Bateman Island is an island located on the Columbia River immediately east of the Yakima River Delta.
Check out this flat loop 3 mile trail and enjoy birds and nature along the way! http://hiketricities.com/bateman-island/
Bateman Island
Bateman Island is an island located on the Columbia River immediately east of the Yakima River Delta.
Check out this flat loop 3 mile trail and enjoy birds and nature along the way! http://hiketricities.com/bateman-island/
Take a scenic 77 mile drive to the 94-acre Washington state park in the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. It is named for the 200-foot Palouse Falls on the Palouse River, which are part of the park.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/palouse-falls
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Palouse Falls State Park
Palouse Falls RoadTake a scenic 77 mile drive to the 94-acre Washington state park in the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. It is named for the 200-foot Palouse Falls on the Palouse River, which are part of the park.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/palouse-falls
Food scene
Yummy Mexican food available for delivery or pick up.
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and Catering on Queensgate
2731 Queensgate DrYummy Mexican food available for delivery or pick up.
This is a newer development in the area. Great views along the river and 3 tasting rooms and an artisan shop. Check out the food trucks!
https://www.portofkennewick.org/more-food-trucks-open-at-columbia-gardens/
Columbia Gardens Winery Tasting Room
This is a newer development in the area. Great views along the river and 3 tasting rooms and an artisan shop. Check out the food trucks!
https://www.portofkennewick.org/more-food-trucks-open-at-columbia-gardens/
Porter's is delicious BBQ with yummy meats, sides, and sauces. Available for delivery, but they are about an 8 minute drive away if you swing into Kennewick for pick up.
https://portersrealbbq.com/
https://portersrealbbq.com/
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Porter's Real BBQ
1022 N Columbia Center BlvdPorter's is delicious BBQ with yummy meats, sides, and sauces. Available for delivery, but they are about an 8 minute drive away if you swing into Kennewick for pick up.
https://portersrealbbq.com/
https://portersrealbbq.com/
This locally owned favorite is a modest shop in Pasco but well worth a drive to get to know the area and to shop local. Yummy donuts! The family owned shop has pictures of their grandsons on the wall- a charming place for a treat.
Daily Donut
1131 W Court StThis locally owned favorite is a modest shop in Pasco but well worth a drive to get to know the area and to shop local. Yummy donuts! The family owned shop has pictures of their grandsons on the wall- a charming place for a treat.
Just a few minutes drive from the house is this delicious, authentic Thai food restaurant. Available for pick up. Delicious!
(509) 735-7631
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
8318 W Gage BlvdJust a few minutes drive from the house is this delicious, authentic Thai food restaurant. Available for pick up. Delicious!
(509) 735-7631
Excellent, budget-friendly, Indian food food!
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Masala Indian Cuisine - Lunch Buffet - Dinner - Kennewick - Richland - Pasco- Authentic
3321 W Kennewick AveExcellent, budget-friendly, Indian food food!
Stick+Stone Wood-Fired Pizza
3027 Duportail StWood fired pizza!
Consejos para la ciudad
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Best Restaurants In Tri-Cities
Seattle's Eater created a list of the best food in the Tri-Cities. Not to be missed!
https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-tri-cities-washington
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Stand Up Paddle Board
The Columbia River is an amazing feature of the area. Get out on the water by renting a paddle board!
Northwest Paddleboarding: https://www.northwestpaddleboarding.com/
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Kayak
The Columbia River is a beautiful feature of the region. Get out on the water and kayak!
Columbia Kayak Adventures: https://www.columbiakayak.com/
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Swimming Areas
Check out Columbia Park or Howard Amon Park for swimming areas for the river.