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Kennewick, WA
Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, just southeast of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and across from the confluence of the Columbia and Snake rivers.
Kennewick is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities. Kennewick is located along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, opposite Pasco and just south of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers. The nearest commercial airport is the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, a regional commercial and private airport. Kennewick was officially incorporated on February 5, 1904.
More than 300 days of sunshine and its location along the Columbia River provide a variety of recreational activities including world-class fishing, birding, bike trails and parks. Golf at one of three courses or bask in the sun at one of Kennewick's 27 beautifully maintained parks. The name "Kennewick" is believed to be a native word meaning "grassy place." It has also been called "winter paradise," mostly because of the mild winters in the area. Kennewick is the host city of the Tri-City Americans hockey team, that plays their home games in the Toyota Center, which hosts many other regional events. Make memories and experience a piece of world class art at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams located just off of Highway 395 next to Southridge Sports and Events Complex. The vintage 1910 Charles Carmel Carousel was restored to its original condition and installed in Kennewick for the public to enjoy.
There are over 160 wineries within a 60 mile radius of Kennewick. Centrally located in the heart of Washington State wine country, the city provides an ideal location for a weekend of wine tasting under the sun. The downtown Kennewick waterfront area is home to Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village. The wine village houses 2 full production wineries and four tasting rooms. Check out the multiple food offerings available as you wander the 3.5 acre site.
For more than 50 years, thousands of spectators converge on the banks of the Columbia River the last full weekend of July for the Tri-City Water Follies Unlimited hydroplane races and over-the-river airshow.
