Kennewick, WA is a vibrant city located in the heart of Washington. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture and thriving economy. As a result, Kennewick is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. From outdoor activities like fishing and hiking to shopping and dining in the downtown area, there are plenty of things to do in Kennewick that make it an ideal place to call home or visit.
The reviews for Kennewick, WA are overwhelmingly positive with locals and visitors alike praising the city for its friendly atmosphere and wide range of attractions. People often comment on how clean and safe the city is as well as how vibrant and bustling the downtown area can be. Visitors also highlight the many events held in the area such as wineries, art shows, concerts, farmers markets and more. With such a great selection of activities available throughout the year, it's no surprise that people keep coming back to Kennewick again and again!
based on 24 ReviewsGet to know Kennewick with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Kennewick
Great place to live when you're a new homebuyer or - 11/4/2009
For the younger crowd, Tri-Cities can seem like a snore. The nicest part about this area though is the low density of traffic, and its location to many of the bigger cities, often just a day trip away. Growing up here, I wanted to live in a bigger city, but after college came back to appreciate the beauty of the area as an older resident. Drugs seem to be a mounting problem here just like in most places in the US, but our law enforcement is on top of the majority of it. Definately live in central to West Kennewick to avoid many of the problems that riddle the east side and somewhat stretch into the neighboring town of Finley. Kennewick is the most modern out of the Tri-Cities, all in all, a decent quality of life, not exciting, but you will be able to move through your days and transition into your nights with
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Great place to live! - 10/15/2009
When I first came to Kennewick, I didn't think I would end up moving here, let alone stay here for the last 18 years! The town has grown a lot since then and it remains a great place to live. The cost of living is low, the housing market affordable, there are good jobs available. I love the hot summers. Winters can get a little chilly and occasionally we get some snow (which I love) but we get a lot more sunshine than rain. There's also plenty to do here; water sport, wine tours, fishing, etc. Of course there's the annual hydroplane races, awesome fireworks on the fourth of July, haunted corn maizes in October, the county fair in August, Christmas bazaars and lighted boat parades on the water in December, and more. Plenty of shopping too! We have a very nice mall, big stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, Office Max, Best Buy, Fred Meyers, Macy's, JC Penny, Sears, and lots more. Grocery stores like Safeway, Albertsons, Winco, Yokes, etc. Many stores are
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Possible move to the area - 7/6/2009
My family and I are considering moving to the area. Would like to know if the area is growing as far as jobs and recreation. How the school system is, and real estate. Family attractions if any. Any opinion would be appreciated in making this decision. Thank
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Boating - 2/11/2009
If you like boating, the Tri-Cities is the place for you. Summer temperatures can reach into the triple digits making a day on the river fabulous. The Columbia river can hit 72 degrees and the Snake river temperatures can reach 76 degrees in the late summer. You have 3 rivers to choose from for fishing and water sports; the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake rivers. In addition, there are several dams on the snake that make for some warm deep water. It's nice not having to worry about chewing up your
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A slower paced life :) - 10/1/2008
Where I live in Kennewick is towards the outskirts of town. My neighbors are within shouting distance but not spitting distance. Their is no such thing as traffic just a short delay some times on some
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Tri-Cities, Washington - 6/26/2008
Located in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities which include Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland represent the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State. The area has a very competitive business climate and all three cities were ranked in the top 5 best places to do business in Washington. The Tri-Cities are in the center of Washington's wine country and because of a mild climate, 300 days of sunshine each year and Columbia, Snake and Yakima Rivers the area a growing tourist
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Fun in the Sun - 5/21/2008
Kennewick is at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and the Snake rivers. We have 300 days of sunshine and numerous golf courses. Kennewick is the largest city of the “Tri-Cities”. We have a MSA of about 250,000 people in the greater Tri-City area. There is great fishing, water skiing, parasailing, and wonderful people. Kennewick has large park areas and lots of hiking
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Republican or Democrat - 1/25/2008
Kennewick, like most of Eastern Washington, is a republican place and rather conservative. However, state elections are typically dominated by the Seattle area alone (2 of nearly 40 counties) and lately we've been represented by democrats in Washington
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Welcome to the Evergreen State? :-) - 3/13/2007
As I return to the Northwest from Dallas, no one believes me that I am moving to the Desert. But what a pleasant switch from the sodden slopes of the western Cascades. I have lived in Seattle and Portland, and I will take the dry side any day.
Although there are some challenges to growth, it is only a matter of time before this Tri-Cities area is discovered and the real estate prices and economy go ballistic (ala Spokane and Seattle.) Hot dry summers with lots of irrigation water, and the mighty Columbia, make this area a great playground. Housing prices are low (one of the last areas in the state), and with the Hanford area bringing in some serious mental talent, this place is going to spring out of the economic dark ages from the anachronism that it
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Great place to live - 12/20/2006
When I was assigned to work here I never thought I would like the area, I was wrong. We have lived here 15 years now and love it here. The transportation system here was well planned, as it is easy to get around town. The population of Kennewick is about 60,000, but Pasco and Richland share borders with Kennewick which really give the area about a populatin of 180,000. There is a community college and W.S.U. campus located here.The economy is doing well here and housing is very affordable. We have the best weather in the state. Lots of parks in the area. There are three major rivers that meet here and the area offers great water sports and fishing. We have several great golf courses here as well. You can be in some beautiful mountains, by heading east you will be in the Blue mountains and if you go west you will be in the Cascades. Either way is about an hour drive. The people here are on the conservative side and very friendly. Another nice thing about living here is we are
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