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Wine Country
Cities
Prosser
Toppenish
Tri-Cities
Walla Walla
Yakima
Highways of
Eastern WA
Interstate-82
Interstate-90
Ellensburg
Moses Lake
Spokane
Toppenish
Attractions
Recommended
Museums
Attractions
Information
Listed
Antiques
Art
Galleries
Clothing
Furniture
Gift
Shops
Produce
Toppenish
Attractions
Recommended
Museums
Attractions
Information
Listed
Antiques
Art
Galleries
Clothing
Furniture
Gift
Shops
Produce
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Visitor information for
the City of Toppenish, Washington and surrounding areas.
The City of Toppenish, WA is located in Yakima
County in south central Washington State. Yakima
County is in Washington’s Wine Country. Yakima
County is shown in yellow and the
rest of wine country is shown in red on the Washington State
map to the left.
Wall Murals
The biggest attraction in
Toppenish is their outdoor murals painted on the sides of buildings in the
town. The subject of the murals is
historic scenes of the history of the area.
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There are a total of 70
wall murals in Toppenish, each depicting a different episode in the history
of the region.
The mural to the right is
of 19th century military in the local area. We left part of the tire store’s sign and
part of the parking lot on the bottom to highlight the fact this is a
building mural.
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Hop Museum
Toppenish has the only Hop Museum
in the United States. Hops are a major ingredient in beer and
the local area historically has been the major producer of hops in the
nation.
The mural to the left is
on the Hop Museum wall and shows the
warehousing of hops. Additional
information about the Hop
Museum is listed
under Recommended Attractions below.
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NP Railroad
Depot
The old 1911 Depot in now
a railroad museum in Toppenish. The
coming of the railroad was a major factor in the growth of the Toppenish
area as it allowed them to get their farm products to market.
There is more information
under Recommended Attractions below.
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Cultural
Center
The Yakima Nation has a
very interesting cultural center.
They have a captivating display of the history of the tribe.
The giant Teepee tower is
visible from miles around. They also
have a gift shop in the Cultural
Center.
The Cultural Center
is located between the Yakima Nation RV Park ant the Casino.
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Toppenish is
located on Interstate-82 Exit 54 about 18 miles south of Yakima. Its population is about 9,000 and its
economic base is agricultural.
Shown to the
right is another wall mural in Toppenish.
Below are
recommended and listed attractions in the Toppenish area.
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Museums
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American Hop Museum
22 South "B" Street
Toppenish, WA. 98948
(509)865-4677 (HOPS)
American Hop
Museum
Open: May 1st. through September 30th.
Wednesday thru Saturday 10am.-4pm.
Sunday 11am.-4pm. This is the
only hop museum in the US. The museum showcases the industry.
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Yakima Nation
Cultural Heritage Center
100
Spilyay Loop
PO Box 151
Toppenish, WA 98948
1-509-865-2800
visit their web site.
Museum Hours: 8am-5pm 7 days a week
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Northern Pacific Railway
Museum
10 South Asotin Avenue
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509)
865-1911
Northern Pacific Railway
Museum
Museum, gift shop, and restored telegraph office.
April 28-29 Toppenish
Centennial
Regular Season: May 1 to October 28
Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday Noon to 4 PM
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Toppenish Museum
1 S Elm Street
Toppenish, WA
98948
509-865-4510
They have
displays on early cattle ranching, gold panning, wild horses, and
firefighting equipment.
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Attractions
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Wildlife Refuge
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Toppenish Western Art Show
509-865-2087
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Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Off Hwy 97 south of Toppenish
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Toppenish Pow Wow &
Rodeo
509-865-5566
http://www.toppenishrodeo.com/
Usually
on the 4th of July see their web site for specific information.
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Visitor Information
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State Parks
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Toppenish
Chamber of Commerce
5A S Toppenish Avenue
PO Box 28
Toppenish, WA
98948
509-865-3262
or 1-800-863-6375
http://www.toppenish.net/
The Chamber has
each mural with a description on their web site.
Murals
Page.
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Fort Simcoe State Park
visit the Park's web site.
A 200-acre,
day-use heritage park on the Yakima Indian Nation Reservation. The park is
primarily an interpretive effort, telling the story of mid-19th century
army life and providing insights into the local Native American culture of
the time.
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City of Toppenish
21 West First Avenue
Toppenish, WA
98948
509-865-6319
http://www.cityoftoppenish.us/
Map of the
City of Toppenish
City Map
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Attractions in Toppenish,
WA listed by category
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Antiques
Toppenish Antiques and
Collectibles – 509-865-4033
212 S Toppenish Ave, Toppenish,
WA 98948
Art Galleries
Clothing
Kraff’s Clothing for Men & Women (Indian robes
& Shawls, Pendleton store)
11 S
Toppenish Ave.
Toppenish, WA 98948
509-865-3000
Furniture &
Accessories
The Amish Connection -
509-865-5300
105 S Toppenish Avenue, Toppenish,
WA 98948
Gift Shops
C & T Treasure’s – 509-865-8400
216 West 1st Avenue, Toppenish,
WA 98948
Rose’s
Native Designs – 509-952-1158
202 S
Toppenish Ave, Toppenish, WA 98948
Produce
Schell’s Produce – 509-865-4544
Hwy
22 & Harris Rd,
Toppenish, WA
98948
Wineries – See our Yakima Valley Wineries Page
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