Overview
Toppenish, "the city of murals", is a town of 8,900 people (2020) in the Yakima Valley, on the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. More than 75 murals adorn its buildings, depicting scenes of the region from 1840 to 1940. The city also hosts horse-drawn tours and annual art events.
3 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Toppenish
Northern Pacific Railway Museum
Set in The old 1911 Northern Pacific Railway depot, with real locomotives and tracks, this museum recreates the ambience of the 1930s railroads.
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland habitats rich with food attract thousands of wintering waterfowl, and during the summer, provide breeding grounds for an array of wetland-dependent birds, mammals, and plants. Winding its way through the refuge, …
Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center and Museum
A unique, multifaceted facility offering a variety of programs that share Yakama Nation's history and culture with all. It offers the Yakama Nation Museum, Heritage Inn Restaurant, Winter Lodge, Heritage Theater, Yakama …
American Hop Museum
A small museum focusing on the history and production of hops in the Yakima Valley, which produces the majority of hops grown in the United States.
Legends Casino Hotel
Over 1,500 slots, poker and table games. A rare "dry" (alcohol-free) casino.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 76°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Nov and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mount Rainier National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- YKM Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field, Yakima — 17 mi away. Directions
- PSC Tri Cities Airport, Pasco — 57 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 120 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 82 (I-82) runs through Toppenish, between Yakima and the Tri-Cities (Richland-Kennewick-Pasco).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Northern Pacific Railway Museum, American Hop Museum, Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center and Museum
- Lunch Las Palomas Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Legends Casino Hotel, Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Tourist information
Get in
Interstate 82 (I-82) runs through Toppenish, between Yakima and the Tri-Cities (Richland-Kennewick-Pasco).
See
See Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center and Museum (YNCC)
A unique, multifaceted facility offering a variety of programs that share Yakama Nation's history and culture with all. It offers the Yakama Nation Museum, Heritage Inn Restaurant, Winter Lodge, Heritage Theater, Yakama Nation Library, and CC gift shop. The Cultural Center is a wonderful cultural experience. The museum has the history and art of the "Yakamas", or the Plateau People.
Do
Do Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland habitats rich with food attract thousands of wintering waterfowl, and during the summer, provide breeding grounds for an array of wetland-dependent birds, mammals, and plants. Winding its way through the refuge, Toppenish Creek serves an important role as one of the last remaining streams where Columbia River steelhead still reproduce in good numbers.
Eat
Eat Las Palomas Mexican Restaurant
Sleep
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