Kennewick City Guide

Food emphasizes local produce and wine. You’ll find American, Mexican, Asian, and Italian options. Vegetarian and vegan choices exist but few dedicated venues. Late-night options are mostly fast food.

Nightlife centers on local bars, pubs, and wineries with tasting rooms. No big clubs or late-night scenes.

Pacific Northwest style with many local coffee shops and chains. Quality coffee is easy to find.

Tipping is expected in the US: 15-20% in restaurants, taxis, and services. Bartenders get $1-2 per drink. Hotel housekeeping is tipped separately.

SIM cards from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Boost Mobile are available in malls and shopping centers. Verizon and AT&T offer the best coverage. ID is needed to activate a prepaid SIM.

The city is clean with regular waste and recycling services.

Limited 24/7 options. Some pharmacies and minimarts open around the clock. After-hours food is usually fast food drive-thrus.

Supermarkets like Fred Meyer, Safeway, WinCo Foods, and Albertsons offer typical goods. Farmers markets sell fresh produce in season. Stores usually open early and close late, even on Sundays.

Credit and debit cards work almost everywhere. Cash is good to have for small vendors or tipping.

ATMs are common at banks like Chase and Bank of America, and in grocery and convenience stores. Fees vary from $2.50 to $5 for out-of-network use.

Kennewick School District is the main public school system, with instruction in English. No notable international schools are present.

No strong digital nomad community or dedicated events. Some nomad-friendly cafes exist, but networking is mostly general professional.

Excellent green spaces along the Columbia River with large parks and trails suited for walking and running.

Riverside trails like Columbia Park and Sacajawea Heritage Trail offer safe, scenic running routes. Running groups and events occur regularly.

Several gyms and fitness centers offer standard services.

Public parks and private clubs offer tennis courts, with mixed booking systems.

Padel courts are not available.

Several studios provide various yoga styles and drop-in classes, with English-speaking instructors.

Various martial arts schools offer Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, BJJ, and boxing, with events and English-speaking instructors.

Bluewood and White Pass ski areas are 1.5-3 hours away with varied terrain and rentals.

The Columbia River supports kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating with available rentals, especially in warmer months.

No ocean surf access.

Not suitable for recreational diving or snorkeling.

Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Trios Health provide quality care with English-speaking staff. Pharmacies are available in supermarkets and standalone stores like Walgreens.

Tap water meets safety standards but contains PFAS chemicals above action levels. Sensitive groups should use filtered or bottled water.

Parks like Columbia Park and Lawrence Scott Park have playgrounds. Casual family-friendly restaurants are common. Baby supplies are available at major stores.

Moderately accepting environment with legal protections and some safe spaces. Pride events happen in the region.

Many parks allow dogs on leashes, with several dog parks. Vet care and pet shops are widely available.