Richland

Nestled along the Columbia and Yakima rivers, this 64,000-plus resident city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers alike.

Both Columbia Point Marina Park and Riverview Natural Preserve have trails with stunning views, a boat launch, and wildlife-watching opportunities, and central Richland boasts the 276-acre Chamna Natural Preserve, with more than 11 miles of trails.

Explore Richland

A robust entertainment district is clustered around Uptown Shopping Center and Richland Parkway. Nearby, Howard Amon Park is a sprawling hub for events. Motocross enthusiasts can get in gear at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex. The city’s scientific legacy is an inextricable part of its identity, and visitors can tour the Manhattan Project B Reactor and LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory.

Richland offers bass and steelhead fishing, beautiful and challenging golf courses, and a variety of activities. Richland’s waterfront has two marinas; docks and piers; a five-mile paved trail for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, and stroller pushing; restaurants and hotels with views; and three public golf courses. A state-of-the-art skateboard park and a farmers’ market await you in Richland, along with hotels boasting magnificent views and some of the best restaurants you’ll ever experience! Be sure to visit the REACH Museum, an epicenter for tourism specifically for learning about Ice Age Floods, Mid-Columbia River Basin history, and the Hanford Reach National Monument. The Manhattan Project National Historic Park expands upon the area's scientific and historical significance through guided tours and special events. All this and the weather in Richland is great, too!

Richland Weather

Friday, Nov 06
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