Kate's Guidebook
Food scene
Local places for dining out.
Local restaurant in Desert Aire with indoor-outdoor dining and occasional live music
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
R Place Tavern
610 Main St SLocal restaurant in Desert Aire with indoor-outdoor dining and occasional live music
Local restaurant in Desert Aire with indoor-outdoor dining
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tumbleweeds Bar And Grill
122 Frontier Way WestLocal restaurant in Desert Aire with indoor-outdoor dining
Tiddaly Diddalys
23921 Rd T.1 SWPizza and ice cream shop in Mattawa
La Popular
405 Government RdFamily-owned Mexican restaurant serving authentic cuisine in Mattawa
Known for the wide selection of wines crafted from grapes grown on the acclaimed Wahluke Slope AVA
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ginkgo Forest Winery
22361 SW Rd T.7Known for the wide selection of wines crafted from grapes grown on the acclaimed Wahluke Slope AVA
Desert Perk
Local coffee and pastries
Local Activities
Things to do during your stay.
8-hole PGA-rated public course and driving range
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Desert Aire Golf Club
504 Clubhouse Way8-hole PGA-rated public course and driving range
Boat launch and swimming access along the Columbia River in Desert Aire
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Priest Rapids Recreation Area
Boat launch and swimming access along the Columbia River in Desert Aire
One of America’s premier outdoor concert venues that has played host to some of the world's biggest performers
60 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gorge Amphitheatre
754 Silica Rd NWOne of America’s premier outdoor concert venues that has played host to some of the world's biggest performers
Beverly Dunes
300 acres of sandy trails and small bowls that are open to all off-highway vehicles
Mattawa ORV Off-Road Park
Road R SouthwestSightseeing
Places to see in the area.
Learn about Wanapum culture, history and their connection to the Columbia River
Wanapum Heritage Center
29086 WA-243Learn about Wanapum culture, history and their connection to the Columbia River
7,124-acre park with camping at Wanapum Recreation Area and three miles of hiking trails
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
7,124-acre park with camping at Wanapum Recreation Area and three miles of hiking trails
Hanford Reach National Monument
Walking trails
Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies is a sculpture of 15 wild horses that has crowned a prominent Central Washington hillside for more than a decade and is an inspiring sight for travelers along busy Washington Interstate 90 as they enter Grant County from the west.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wild Horse Monument
Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies is a sculpture of 15 wild horses that has crowned a prominent Central Washington hillside for more than a decade and is an inspiring sight for travelers along busy Washington Interstate 90 as they enter Grant County from the west.
Groceries
Where to shop locally.
HOT SPOT
122 Frontier Way WSmall mini mart in Desert Aire
Large grocery store in nearby Mattawa stocked with all of your household and grocery needs
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harvest Foods Lep Re Kon
102 Brian AveLarge grocery store in nearby Mattawa stocked with all of your household and grocery needs
Estudillo food Store
402 Government RdMarket in Mattawa with fresh fruit and local harvest
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Izinto omele uzipakishe
Pool & River Floats
You'll want to pack your favorite pool float to enjoy for your stay in Desert Aire!