A Washington Wine Country Christmas
Head to Tri-Cities for a variety of holiday offerings sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Start the adventure by checking into The Lodge at Columbia Point in Richland, decked out for the holidays. Enjoy contactless check-in, waterfront views and breakfast delivered straight to your door. Converge around the outdoor fire pit on the river view deck to cheers a glass of wine or plan the day ahead. With more than 200 wineries within a one-hour drive, there’s no shortage of fun to be had. Read on for a few holiday events to add to the itinerary. Cheers!
Photo Credit: L-R, Lighted Boats along the Columbia courtesy Visit Tri-Cities, photos 2-4 are courtesy of The Lodge at Columbia Point.
Don’t miss the Christmas Lighted Boat Parade on Friday December 3rd and 4th. Decked out in lights and Christmas decorations, the boats start under the Cable Bridge near Columbia Park in Kennewick then they will travel to Howard Amon Park in Richland, spreading holiday joy along the way. Insider tip, the best viewing places are Howard Amon Park, Columbia Point Park and the Columbia Park shorelines in Kennewick.
December 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m. and December 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. Multiple classic Holiday Tales come to life with A Whimsically Merry Pop-up Christmas. This family friendly original Christmas presentation will display puppetry and vivid imagery. Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, A Visit from St. Nicholas, Jack Frost and more.
Located in the heart of Washington Wine Country, the Tri-Cities - Kennewick, Pasco and Richland in southeastern corner of the state offers a sun-drenched retreat for exploration and rejuvenation. The Tri-Cities region by car, is three hours from Seattle and Portland, two hours from Spokane, and one hour from Walla Walla and Yakima. Arrive by Amtrak train and then bike or rideshare from Pasco’s Intermodal Station to a hotel or restaurant of choice. Fly into the Tri-Cities Airport, with direct flights to and from 10 major hubs. Discover the details at visittri-cities.com @Tri-CitiesWashington on Facebook @Tri-CitiesWA on Instagram and Twitter.