Hanford: Places to Go

Visit Hanford

You will find many opportunities in the Tri-Cities to explore the history of the Manhattan Project and World War II. The Tri-Cities is designated as an American World War II Heritage City to honor the contributions of the communities and citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America's war effort during World War II.

Begin with a trip to the visitor center. Attend a guided tour (tours are seasonal) to explore the B Reactor and pre-Manhattan Project structures that are still on the Hanford Site. The Tri-Cities also has many historic sites that date back to the Manhattan Project and are still in use today. The region also boasts of several museums that help share the Manhattan Project story. 

Click on the categories below to explore your options:
 
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Visitor Centers

Start with the Manhattan Project Visitor Center and the Visit Tri-Cities Visitor Center.

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Guided Tours Only

Explore buildings on the US Department of Energy’s Hanford Site that existed before and during the Manhattan Project.

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Museums

Visit museums throughout the Tri-Cities that help share the Manhattan Project story.

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Community Sites

Discover the many places of Hanford and the Tri-Cities that were part of the Manhattan Project and its communities.

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Pre-Manhattan Project Sites

Discover the places that existed long before the development of the Hanford Site.

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Overlooks & Quick Stops

Enjoy panoramic views of the Tri-Cities region and catch quick glimpses of the past.

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View All Places

See a full list of places in the Tri-Cities region related to the Manhattan Project.

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Places by Theme

Explore places through the themes that weave them together such as secret cities and untold stories.

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Map

View a map of Manhattan Project sites within the Tri-Cities region.

 

Last updated: June 21, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Manhattan Project National Historical Park
c/o NPS Intermountain Regional Office
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225-0287

Phone:

Hanford: 509.376.1647
Los Alamos: 505.661.6277
Oak Ridge: 865.482.1942

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