Overview
Zillah is a town in the Yakima Valley, on the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. It sports two quirky attractions: the unfortunately-named Church of God-Zillah and the Teapot Dome Gas Station.
2 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Zillah
Teapot Dome Service Station
A gas station from the 1920s shaped like a giant teapot, in reference to the Teapot Dome Scandal from that time. It was restored in the early 2010s, and has a visitor center inside. The gas pumps are just for show, but t…
Church of God-Zillah
This church attracts tourists because its original name sounds like Godzilla, the Japanese movie monster. It has its own metal Godzilla which sits on a trailer usually near or behind the church.
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 — 18 mi away. Directions
- PSC Tri Cities Airport, Pasco — 55 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 121 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 82 (I-82) runs through Zillah, 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 Church of God-Zillah
- Afternoon Teapot Dome Service Station
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 Zillah, between Yakima and the Tri-Cities (Richland-Kennewick-Pasco).
See
See Teapot Dome Service Station
A gas station from the 1920s shaped like a giant teapot, in reference to the Teapot Dome Scandal from that time. It was restored in the early 2010s, and has a visitor center inside. The gas pumps are just for show, but the visitor center sells merchandise, refreshments and has tourist information.
Sleep
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