City of Toppenish

Where the West Still Lives

While in Toppenish you'll want to make time to wander its streets, adorned with old fashioned street lamps, while you grab an espresso or old fashioned soda and see what the city has to offer. This small city's pride and joy are over 70 painted outdoor, historical murals. The mural project depicts the many men and women who have made lasting contributions to the city. The murals can be viewed year-round, and from May through September, visitors can ride on a horse-drawn wagon for a narrated tour.

Don’t forget to take time and visit one of the three unique museums: The American Hop Museum - the only one of its kind in the entire country; the Yakima Valley Rail & Steam Museum, inside the beautifully restored Toppenish Depot; or the Yakama Nation Cultural Center, which boasts one of the finest Native American displays anywhere!

Toppenish is also home to the Toppenish Wildlife Refuge - a national reserve where you can view a large number of water fowl. Fort Simcoe, an old army fort, is just a 30 minute drive south and a perfect place to picnic.

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  Toppenish Murals

  The Toppenish Mural Society began the program in 1989 by painting an entire mural in one day to commemorate the Washington Centennial celebration.

  A big reason for the success of Toppenish’s mural program is the dedication of the Mural Society and the quality of the artists selected to participate. The murals have won several awards including the Governors Art Award and a national Prettiest Painted Places award. The murals on painted on walls and buildings all over town. A few walls have even been especially erected for the purpose of having a mural painted on them. Some murals are "small", some 200 feet long. Some show the cultural diversity of the area while others reflect the city’s theme Where The West Still Lives. The common theme of the Toppenish murals is the depiction of its rich history. The murals lay out the drama of the early days and honor men and women that made significant contributions to the city.

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  Yakama Nation

  Yakima's cultural diversity is represented well by the Yakama Tribe. The Yakama Nation Cultural Center represents and preserves the Native American culture and how Native Americans have adapted.

  The Yakama Nation Museum opened in 1980 and is one of the oldest Native American Museums in the United States. The 12,0000 square foot exhibition hall is the result of years of hope, thought, and effort on the part of the Yakama people.

  It boasts one of the finest Native American displays anywhere. Featuring dioramas and exhibits that reveal the drama and history of the Yakama Indians. Stories of the Yakamas are told in wall-sized poetry and murals that show the Native American connection to nature and bring the centuries of old traditions to life. The Smithsonian has partnered with the Yakama Nation in research and development of their Indian Peoples museum in Washington D.C.! This popular museum is open year round and is a can’t miss when you visit! It is located in the Cultural Heritage Center complex that features a library, gift shop, restaurant, and theater.

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  Museums

  The American Hop Museum - the only one of its kind in the entire country shows how hops are grown and processed and is a showcase of the history of the hop, used for centuries in preserving the flavor of beer.

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  The Northern Pacific Railway Museum - inside the beautifully restored Toppenish Depot, built in 1911. The depot houses antique oak displays full of rail artifacts and memorabilia.

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  The Yakama Nation Cultural Center - boasts one of the finest Native American displays anywhere featuring dioramas and exhibits that reveal the drama and history of the Yakama Indians. Stories of the Yakamas are told in wall-sized poetry and murals that show the Native American connection to nature and bring the centuries of old traditions to life.

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Events in Toppenish

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  4/22/2023 - 4/22/2023

  The Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry Live at Legends Casino and Hotel

  
  
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  5/13/2023 - 5/13/2023

  Smokey Robinson Live at Legends Casino and Hotel

  
  
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  5/13/2023 - 5/13/2023

  Motown Legend Smokey Robinson Live at Legends

  
  
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  5/19/2023 - 5/21/2023

  Legends Casino and Hotel 2023 Pow Wow and Stick Game Tournament

  
  
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  7/14/2023 - 7/14/2023

  Elle King Live at Legends Casino and Hotel