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Toppenish, Washington: Yakima Nation Museum and Teepees

The Yakima Nation Cultural Center is shaped like a giant Native American winter lodge teepee. There are 14 teepees representing the tribes in the region that signed the original treaty with the US government.

Yakima Nation Museum and Cultural Center

Address:
Toppenish, WA
Directions:
Yakima Nation Museum and Cultural Center. Walking distance from Yakama Nation RV and Legends Casino. 18 miles South of Yakima on Hwy 97 - a mile North of Toppenish.
Hours:
Each section has different hours. (Call to verify)
Phone:
509-865-2800
Admission:
Various for different events
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Yakima Nation Museum and Teepees

The Yakima Nation Cultural Center is shaped like a giant Native American winter lodge teepee. It houses a museum, gift shop, library, theater, restaurant, RV Campsite, park, and store. The Yakima Nation is a combination of 14 tribes. The site also contains 14 more traditional teepees that are set up to represent each tribe.

[Jody Day, 05/30/2012]
Real Teepees

Real Teepees at the Yakama Nation Heritage Center/RV Park. Right off of Hwy 97.

[Michelle, 02/12/2006]

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