Adventure Awaits!

There is a lot to explore in Richland!  Our sunny weather, ample outdoor activities and many recreational amenities are tough to beat!

Start your morning at The Spudnut Shop, the iconic, world-famous and Richland’s oldest coffee shop. (As seen on the Food Network’s Unwrapped and the Travel Channel’s special, Donut Paradise.)

A few other favorite, local bakeries to get your morning (or afternoon) started are Frost Me Sweet Bakery and Bistro (featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) and Ethos Bakery and Cafe, located in the Downtown Parkway and if it's good coffee you are looking for, look no further! We have many small and unique businesses you will want to experience.

Central Richland
Caterpillar Cafe
Caffeine Bar
Kagen Coffee & Crepes
Shakey Shug - Drive up off Thayer

Downtown
Aubs Banaza Bread
Milieu Coffee - Riverside Vendor off Lee Blvd In Howard Amon Park
Novel Coffee and Tea
Peacock Coffee Roasting Company

Horn Rapids/Northwest Richland
Roscoe's Coffee Roasters

South Richland
Kozy Cup

 Unique Shops and Hidden Gems 

Take a stroll around the Uptown Shopping Centerand poke your head into the many unique small businesses in Richland. Don't miss the Octopus' Garden, a local favorite and tourist destination that has been described as an "oddly curious novelty store" or Luna Fish Boutique, right next door.  Adventures Underground, is a must see-to-believe book, music, game and novelty store, with the adjacent Caterpillar Cafe.  

The Richland Parkway and overall Business District in downtown Richland is also a fun place to find a unique lunch or dinner (no chain stores here) and small, local retail businesses. It's also the backdrop of the Market at the Parkway held every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. June through October. 

Howard Amon Park is located along the Columbia River. It boasts a beautiful 7-mile  Riverfront Trail (part of the 23-mile Sacajawea Heritage Trail) that follows the beautiful Columbia River. There are scenic overlooks, playgrounds, climbing wall, Sturgeon Cove and tennis courts.

Ride Richland with Scott Spaulding

More Trails 

Urban Greenbelt Trail is a 3.25 trail that encircles the city. It is an easy, flat trail, but has no water fountains along with way. 

6-mile Keene Trail Way 

Bypass Shelter Belt Trail

View a map of our Rivershore Trail - perfect for planning an fun run or walk. 

View our GIS Trail and Bike Paths that highlights over 170 miles of trails and bike paths. 

Water Recreation Rentals

Kayaks, paddle boards and more - just a block from Howard Amon Park – Greenies

Paddleboard rentals and SUP's are also available at the parkside of Howard Amon Park and at the Richland Wye Park, near the old boatlaunch. Seasonal business, Northwest Paddleboarding, may also have rentals, classes and lessons to offer. 

Water Adventures

Kayak or float a portion of the 30-mile Tapteal Water Trail on the Yakima River. 

Take a 1.5 hour lunch or 2.5 hour dinner cruise, or just hop on for the sheer enjoyment of a extravagant cruise on the Columbia River on Water2Wine Cruises.

 Water2Wine Cruises are moored at Columbia Point Marina in Richland.

Bike Rentals

Greenies - Bicycles, Cruisers, Tandems and E-bikes are available (trailer rentals too). 

Pedego Tri-Cities - Eco Bike rental, sales and accessories.

Reborn Bike Shop - Rentals, sales and maintenace. 

Take a Hike or Explore

*Photograph by Rick Zimmerman, Friends of Badger Mountain organization.

There are a lot of places to explore in Richland!  For a detailed list of natural habitats, check out the Tapteal Greeway website. It features the natural side of Richland and provides a number of fun, family-friendly adventures.  

Badger Mountain

Candy Mountain 

Hike Tri-Cities

Visit over 60 parks

Richland has an abundance of parks, whether they are riverside, neighborhood parks or playfields. Some of the parks you shouldn't miss include:

Leslie Groves Park: This park is in North Richland and also parallels the river. Amenities include a beach volleyball court, swimming area, playground and covered shelters. 

Badger Mountain Park: Come on out and watch a community sporting event, play in the spray park or bring your 4-legged friend to the Dog Park.  

Goethals Nature Park: This one is for nature lovers! Play in the small, man-made stream or explore other nature-scapes. There is also a playground and plenty of room for a picnic. 

Things to See and Do 

Visit The Reach Museum, for a scientific and cultural history of the Tri-Cities and Hanford. There are also weekly activities for all ages. Be sure to check out their calendar of events.

Take a tour of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Tours are usually the second Saturday of the Month at 1:30 or the fourth Friday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a half-day Bus Tour of the B Reactor National Historic Landmark.

Check out the USS Triton Submarine at the Triton Sail Park