Benton City
Benton City is a must-visit for wine lovers. This charming town of 3,500 residents offers more than meets the eye, with beautiful wine bars and gourmet dining. The wineries in and around the Red Mountain AVA, situated right between Benton City and West Richland, host a variety of events, including wine tastings, live music, and even exquisite dinners by celebrity chefs paired with local wines.
Demographics:
Population
About 3,559 people as of 2023.
Home Ownership
72.5% homes are owner-occupied (according to Census data).
Walk-ability / Bike-ability
Walk Score of 55/100. Bike Score of 38/100 (according to Walkscore.com).
School District
Kiona-Benton City School District
Neighborhoods:
- City Center
- Audrey/Bettie
- Southeast Benton City
- East Benton City
Interesting Places To Visit:
Red Mountain Trails offers trail riding and wagon ride tours of Red Mountain vineyards. They also offer exclusive access via bicycle wine tasting tours. Take a ride on our wonderful trail horses, enjoy a bike tour, or go for a wagon ride and then relax at one of their fire pits at the farm. The family friendly wagon rides on Saturdays and Sundays come with the option to add a wine flight and a fire pit to roast s’mores or just enjoy.
Tucannon Cellars is a family-owned and operated boutique winery located at the base of Red Mountain, in Benton City, WA. They make handcrafted wine sourced from local vineyards. The Sugar Pine Barn is a wedding venue and event center, and can accommodate up to 225 guests. Be sure to take in the beauty of the lush grounds, stroll along serene streams, and visit the Koi fish.
Terra Blanca Winery is perched on the southwest slope of the Red Mountains. Set to the backdrop of Red Mountains, the winery and vineyards not only offer informative tours but tasting sessions are very affordable. Terra Blanca’s Tuscan-inspired architecture includes scenic barrel caves and a beautifully appointed tasting room where you can expect a wine tasting experience like no other. Events like the Hanford Music Benefit and auctions also take place through the year.
