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South Central
Washington

Yakima Valley Wine Country

Washington Winery Tours - Sample some of the nation's best premium wines. The Washington wine industry is made up of more than 240 wineries, 300 wine grape growers and 29,000 vineyard acres.
2 hours 37 mins. to Yakima Valley - 163 miles

Mount Adams

One of the largest volcanoes in the Cascade Range, Adams towers 12,276 feet above sea level. Many aspiring mountaineers make this their first major summit. In the summer, wildflowers blanket much of the mountain in a surreal array of color. Reached most rapidly from Trout Lake, on State Route 141 in southwestern Washington, endless miles of trails await explorers on foot or horseback.
4.5 hours — 252 miles

Ellensburg

Historic Ellensburg - The experience of Ellensburg, Washington and the "6 brick blocks" of late Victorian buildings, erected after the tragic fire of 1889, includes museums, art galleries, antique stores, jewelry stores, many locally owned unique clothing and gift stores, and fine restaurants all located in antique buildings.
1 hour 45 mins. - 107 miles
See also Ellensburg Rodeo

Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco, Kennewick)

Tri-Cities Tourism - With hundreds of sunny days in the Tri-Cities, there are many opportunities to have fun in the great outdoors... play a round of golf, stroll through one of our beautiful parks... bike, hike or roller blade the Sacagawea Heritage Trail... or take a jet boat tour of The Hanford Reach National Monument and discover a variety of wildlife along nature trails and national wildlife refuges.
3 hours 42 mins. - 28 miles

Photo: Cable bridge over the Columbia River, Tri-Cities, Washington

Yakima

Visit Yakima - The pleasure of visiting the Yakima Valley has been one of the Northwest's best-kept secrets. But the word is getting out. Its popularity could be the 300 days of sunshine each year. Or maybe the year-round recreational opportunities are what make the valley so hard to resist. Perhaps it's the agricultural bounty of this beautiful oasis that invites a closer look.
2 hours 18 mins. - 143 miles

Walla Walla

Tourism Walla Walla - Experience the interesting history of Walla Walla. The name Walla Walla is of Indian origin and means "many waters." A diverse Native American population once called the Walla Walla Valley home. Today, you’ll find an exciting downtown with a variety of shopping options, including outdoor cafes, public art, wine tasting rooms, art galleries, and coffee shops set against a backdrop of some of Washington State’s oldest buildings.
4 hours 42 mins. - 273 miles

Photo: Twin Sisters near Walla Walla

Whitman Mission

Whitman Mission National Historical Site - Travel back in time to the 1830s when Marcus and Narcissa Whitman came out West with the annual fur trapper’s caravan into “Oregon Country” and established a mission not far from present day Walla Walla. Learn firsthand of their history and their role in creating the Oregon Trail.
4 hours 35 mins. - 266 miles

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South Central Washington

Yakima Valley Wine Country
Washington Winery Tours - Sample some of the nation's best premium wines. The Washington wine industry is made up of more than 240 wineries, 300 wine grape growers and 29,000 vineyard acres. 2 hours 37 mins. to Yakima Valley - 163 miles
Mount Adams
One of the largest volcanoes in the Cascade Range, Adams towers 12,276 feet above sea level. Many aspiring mountaineers make this their first major summit. In the summer, wildflowers blanket much of the mountain in a surreal array of color. Reached most rapidly from Trout Lake, on State Route 141 in southwestern Washington, endless miles of trails await explorers on foot or horseback. 4.5 hours — 252 miles
Ellensburg
Historic Ellensburg - The experience of Ellensburg, Washington and the "6 brick blocks" of late Victorian buildings, erected after the tragic fire of 1889, includes museums, art galleries, antique stores, jewelry stores, many locally owned unique clothing and gift stores, and fine restaurants all located in antique buildings. 1 hour 45 mins. - 107 miles See also Ellensburg Rodeo
Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco, Kennewick)
Tri-Cities Tourism - With hundreds of sunny days in the Tri-Cities, there are many opportunities to have fun in the great outdoors... play a round of golf, stroll through one of our beautiful parks... bike, hike or roller blade the Sacagawea Heritage Trail... or take a jet boat tour of The Hanford Reach National Monument and discover a variety of wildlife along nature trails and national wildlife refuges. 3 hours 42 mins. - 28 miles
Yakima
Visit Yakima - The pleasure of visiting the Yakima Valley has been one of the Northwest's best-kept secrets. But the word is getting out. Its popularity could be the 300 days of sunshine each year. Or maybe the year-round recreational opportunities are what make the valley so hard to resist. Perhaps it's the agricultural bounty of this beautiful oasis that invites a closer look. 2 hours 18 mins. - 143 miles
Walla Walla
Tourism Walla Walla - Experience the interesting history of Walla Walla. The name Walla Walla is of Indian origin and means "many waters." A diverse Native American population once called the Walla Walla Valley home. Today, you’ll find an exciting downtown with a variety of shopping options, including outdoor cafes, public art, wine tasting rooms, art galleries, and coffee shops set against a backdrop of some of Washington State’s oldest buildings. 4 hours 42 mins. - 273 miles
Whitman Mission
Whitman Mission National Historical Site - Travel back in time to the 1830s when Marcus and Narcissa Whitman came out West with the annual fur trapper’s caravan into “Oregon Country” and established a mission not far from present day Walla Walla. Learn firsthand of their history and their role in creating the Oregon Trail. 4 hours 35 mins. - 266 miles
Other Resources Free state map \| Washington travel planner