Armin & McKenzie

June 15, 2024 • Prosser, WA

Armin & McKenzie

June 15, 2024 • Prosser, WA

Visit the Nobel Prize winning LIGO Exploration Center

127124 N Route 10, Richland, WA 99354
Visitors to LHO can now explore the many interactive and static exhibits housed in our new LIGO Exploration Center (LExC). LExC is the new home for the historic Weber Bar (one of the earliest devices designed to detect gravitational waves) and a full-scale engineering model of LIGO's quad suspension, a feat of engineering critical to LIGO's success.
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Eat at our Favorite Restaurants

Here are our go to local food spots!

Europa Italian & Spanish Cuisine Kennewick (best to call ahead and make reservations).

GRAZE Kennewick & Richland, sandwiches and salads. McKenzie loves the grilled cheese and tomato soup!

Fresh Leaf Co. Richland. Soup, salads, fresh juices.

Sageport Grill Kennewick. Best Bloody Mary and breakfast in town.

Longbranch Bar and Grill Finley. Drinks and burgers 🍔

Ty's Bar and Grill West Richland. Best bar burgers in town.

Excalibur Pizza 2 Kennewick. Get the stuffed crust pizza 🍕

Proof Pasco & Kennewick. Rooftop bar (Kennewick) and speakeasy bar (Pasco). Armin loves the Poke Bowl!

The Hub Kennewick. Food truck court! Over 25 different options to choose from. McKenzie loves the Corn Dog Co.

The Country Mercantile Pasco and Richland. Great spot for sandwiches, locally made bread and chocolates, ice cream, and other Washington themed specialty items.

Wheat Head Brewing Co. Kennewick Beautiful views and great beer 🍺

Visit a Farmers Market

Below is a list of farmers' markets and days in the Tri-Cities & Prosser area:


Thursday

Kennewick Farmers Market - 10 E Bruneau Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 - 4pm to 7pm

Friday

Richland Farmers Market - The Pkwy, Richland, WA 99352 - 9am to 1pm

Saturday

Prosser Farmers Market - 1328 Sommers Ave. Prosser, WA 99350 - 8am to 12pm

Pasco Farmers Market- ​Corner of South 4th Avenue and West Columbia Street in Pasco - 9am to 1pm

Sunday

3 Eyed Fish Farmers Market - 1970 Keene Rd, Richland, WA 99352 - 10am to 1pm

Tour a Mammoth Bones Dig Site

Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site Tours are an excellent way to experience the majesty and unbounded excitement of a real life mammoth bone dig in the side of a sand cliff in the desert. Civic groups, clubs, etc., the general public, and school groups may visit the site on a scheduled tour. The MCBONES Research Center (also known as the Dig House) at the site has limited classroom/meeting space that can accommodate only up to 30 people per tour. Tours generally last 1.5 hours. About half of the time is spent in the Dig House for a presentation going over the discovery, history, and findings of the site, along with guided tours of laboratory activities and displays of key specimens and interpretive panels. The remaining time of the tour is spent outside at the actual dig site, with guided tours of the active excavation and wet screening operations
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Visit a Museum

Prosser:

Prosser Historical Museum https://prossermuseum.com/


Tri-Cities:

The Reach Museum https://visitthereach.us/

East Benton County Historical Society Museum http://www.ebchs.org/

Franklin County Historical Society & Museum https://fchsmuseum.com/

Sacajawea State Park Interpretive Center https://www.parks.wa.gov/250/Sacajawea

Pasco Aviation Museum https://pascoaviationmuseum.org/

Manhattan Project B Reactor Tour

2000 Logston Blvd. Richland WA.
The B Reactor National Historic Landmark The B Reactor National Historic Landmark is the world's first full-scale plutonium production reactor and part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park administered by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Park Service. Sign up for a tour and learn more about the people, events, science, and engineering that led to the creation of the atomic bombs that helped bring an end to World War II.
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For the Kids

Tri-Cities has a bunch of great parks! Our top 5 are: Howard Amon, Leslie Groves, Columbia Park (Playground of Dreams), Highlands Grange Park, and Chiawana Park.


Southridge Sports Complex: Features a park, 9/11 memorial, and the CAROUSEL OF DREAMS 🎠


Entertainment Options: Axe KPR, Rock Shop, Chuck-e-Cheese, iPlay, Atomic Bowl, Max Air Trampoline Park, Bullseye, Quake Family Fun Center, Let's Glow Mini Golf, TC Tee Time, and Atomic Escape Rooms.

Visit the Historic Downtown/ Uptowns

Kennewick

Features the Historic Downtown Kennewick, Clover Island, wine village (a favorite of Armin and McKenzie!) and a public market. Downtown Kennewick has a lot of public art to view, of which McKenzie helped commission as an arts commissioner.

Richland

You have two areas to see. The Parkway (home of the Richland Players where McKenzie spends a lot of time) is complete with shops and many food choices. The Uptown features shops and food places with a funky, fun vibe. McKenzie loves the Gelato and antique stores.

Pasco

Features a lot of unique shops, old buildings, and food. Stop by Viera's Bakery and get a giant doughnut! Has a big Latin flair.

Prosser

Cool old buildings! Great small-town vibes. A few shops and food options.

Pre-War Historic Sites Manhattan Project Tour

2000 Logston Blvd. Richland WA.
At the start of Manhattan Project work, about 1,500 residents in the agricultural towns of Hanford and White Bluffs were displaced from their homesteads and orchards, along with Native American Tribes, as the government transformed the Eastern Washington desert as part of the secret war project. Sign up for a tour and learn more about the history of the mid-Columbia prior to the eviction of the homeowners and tribes in 1943.
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Enjoy the Three Rivers

Along with parks along the stunning Columbia (Columbia, Chiawana, Sacajawea, Howard Amon, and Leslie Groves), where you can take a river stroll or dip, there are other options for river fun. 🚤 Rent jet skis from Pacific Shorz Power Sports 🏞 Float the Yakima River. Armin and McKenzie normally drop in at Twin Bridges and exit at Van Geisen. 🛶 Rent a paddleboard or canoe from Northwest Paddleboarding and hit the Snake, Columbia, or Yakima. 🎣 Book a fishing trip with Fishers Catch Outfitters https://fisherscatchoutfitters.com/

Take a Lunch or Dinner Cruise

Take a trip on the mighty Columbia while enjoying a delicious meal and great views. McKenzie has performed many murder mysteries on this boat and says it's always a fun time.
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Visit a Winery

The Columbia Valley makes incredible wines. Take a stop a winery in the Tri-Cities, Benton City, or Prosser. Palencia, Canoe Ridge, Barnard Griffin, and Frichette are some of the Bride and Groom's favorite stops.
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Take a winery trail ride or horse-drawn wagon tour

Trail Rides – We offer trail rides through the vineyards of Red Mountain. Enjoy the peace and quiet with a gentle horse as you take in the breathtaking views.

Wagon Rides – Enjoy a wagon ride through the vineyards of Red Mountain. Tours begin and end at our pavilion. Add a wine flight at the end of the tour, featuring wine from Red Mountain Trails Winery. Firepit seating also available! Fun for the whole family, in a farm/tailgating kind of atmosphere. No age limit. .

Bicycle Wine Tours – Guided bicycle wine tours! Enjoy a tour of the vineyards and tasting rooms of Red Mountain with our fleet of comfortable and stylish bicycles. Your knowledgeable guides take care of everything from providing snacks to hauling your wine purchases. Tours last 4 – 5 hours and visit 3 wineries.

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Visit Middleton Farms

1050 Pasco-Kahlotus Road Pasco, WA 99301

Strawberry Festival is the sweetest event of the summer! Every Saturday you can come and enjoy u-pick strawberries, festival games, and great food. Don't forget to grab some pickled asparagus (Emmett's favorite), eat some fresh doughnuts, and play on all the fun games and activities for kids!

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Prosser Scottish Festival

Welcome to the Prosser Scottish Fest and Highland Games! Join us for a day filled with traditional Scottish music, dance, food, and games. Put on your kilt and come to 2880 Lee Rd to experience the rich culture and heritage of Scotland. Watch skilled athletes compete in highland games like caber toss and hammer throw and a front row seat to Highland dancers from all over the country. Enjoy live performances of bagpipes and drums, and try some delicious Scottish cuisine like haggis and shortbread. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in all things Scottish!
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