Distance from downtown Seattle:
220 miles; 3 hours, 30 minutes

Surrounded by 16,000 acres of vineyards, the rapidly growing Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland lie at the center of our state’s biggest viticultural region, Columbia Valley, with more than 160 wineries within a one-hour drive. Big bonus: over 300 sunny days per year. What are you waiting for?

Go for Great Music and Even Better Wine
With a trio of wineries, Tulip Lane is the place to go for great wine, live music, and a fun local nightlife scene. Start at Bookwalter Winery. While this landmark of Washington wine is known for its luscious reds, one of our warm weather favorites here is the Couplet from Connor Lee Vineyard. This book-loving winery named it after “a pair of lines in poetry that usually rhyme and
share the same meter...” They say that this Chardonnay-Viognier blend expresses the meter of two grapes in one sensation. We say that with its aromas of lemons, rose petals, and fresh-cut grass, it’s a summertime celebration in a glass.

Taste the Tradition
Then stroll up the road to Tagaris Winery, also home to restaurant Taverna Tagaris, where you can enjoy award-winning wines and Mediterranean cuisine in an old-world setting. (And when we say old-world, we mean it. The Tagaris family first began growing wine grapes in 15th-century Greece.) Relax on the expansive outdoor patio with a glass of wine from the unique open-air bar or
choose a table in the elegantly rustic, Greek-inspired taverna.

Picnic among the Grapevines
The family-owned Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards and Winery is dedicated to limited production, handcrafted wines from select, estate-grown grapes. In the heart of the Columbia Valley, visitors can enjoy a panoramic vineyard view while sipping handcrafted wines on the patios. Goose Ridge is a true wine country destination
featuring a relaxing atmosphere with delightful hospitality.

Enjoy Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine
The lively setting at Taverna Tagaris provides the perfect backdrop for its fusion of fresh, organic Northwest fare with Mediterranean style—from Pacific Northwest meats, seafood, and seasonal game to crisp salads, house-baked flatbreads, and more. For something a little different, end your meal with a glass of Kennedy White Port, a vacation-worthy indulgence.

Sleep to the Sounds of the River
Across the street from one of Richland’s most challenging golf courses is the Courtyard by Marriott Richland at Columbia Point, a pleasant and comfortable hotel right on the water. Drift off to the sounds of the Columbia River, then wake to a hearty breakfast spread in the lobby and a morning stroll along the winding waterfront path. This hotel offers the conveniences of the city with the feel of a vacation resort.