ToppenishWhere the west still lives in the city of murals and museums

Toppenish Attractions

Murals : Museums : Local Parks : Churches

Toppenish is the City of Murals and Museums... where the West Still Lives.

Our local attractions have drawn people world wide. Mural-In-A-Day, our fantastic parks, unique museums and western charm keep our visitors coming back year after year.

Here are a few facts about Toppenish and its many attractions:

Toppenish is an appropriate name for this town, as it is derived from an Indian word "Xuupinish", which means sloping and spreading.

Toppenish is the capital of the Yakama Indian Nation.

Toppenish was incorporated as a city in 1907, and is celebrating its centennial birthday this year.

There are 70 murals painted on the walls of Toppenish buildings.

The American Hop Museum is the only museum devoted to hops in the world.

The 'Big Flag' in Pioneer Park is a massive 30x60 foot flag hung on the largest flagpole(160') in Washington State.

The city of Toppenish has a number of parks for a community our size. Total park space - 16.576 acres.

The Northern Pacific Railway Museum was originally a very active Railroad depot serving as a hub for Yakima Valley.