62 TOPPENISH Don’t forget to take time to visit the city’s unique museums. The town’s agricultural roots run deep and the American Hop Museum is the place to explore the history of one of the largest hop producing regions in the world. The Northern Pacific Railway Museum located inside the beautifully restored Toppenish Depot offers another unique glimpse into the past. Explore the culture of the Yakama Nation tribe at the Yakama Nation Cultural Center & Museum. Watch cowboys thrill the crowds with daring rodeo events at the Toppenish Rodeo, the first weekend of July. If you have a passion for history and an appreciation for local art, then Toppenish is your town. This small city is adorned with more than 80 historically accurate murals. This PRCA rodeo is an annual tradition for visitors throughout the region! Begin the weekend with the community Wild West Parade the first Saturday in July. Don’t miss the cowboy pancake breakfast downtown on parade day. Kick off the holiday season at the Lighted Holiday Parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Stop by the Northern Pacific Railway Museum’s Toy Train Christmas. Kids of all ages love taking the short caboose ride to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus from Thanksgiving weekend through the third weekend in December. Learn more about Toppenish at VisitToppenish.com Find out why Toppenish was named “One of the Prettiest Painted Places” in the United States. Visit each of the 79 Toppenish Murals and take a self-guided tour through the history and heritage of the area. Come for the action at the Annual Toppenish Rodeo, one of the premier regional rodeos on the Columbia River Circuit. Explore the history of hops in the heart of hop country at the American Hop Museum Grab a classic burger and fries at the decades-old, iconic stop, Dad’s Family Restaurant for classic American favorites and Latin flavors. LOCAL LOVES YAKIMA VALLEY LOCALS’ TOPPENISH TOP PICKS aTHERE ARE MORE THAN 79 HISTORIC MURALS ALL OVER TOPPENISH aTOPPENISH RODEO aAMERICAN HOP MUSEUM CITY OF TOPPENISH
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