Guidebook for Richland
Food Scene
Excellent food and fantastic dessert. Who doesn't like a good cupcake?
36 locals recommend
Frost Me Sweet Bistro & Bakery
710 The PkwyExcellent food and fantastic dessert. Who doesn't like a good cupcake?
Baan Khun Ya (BKY) Thai
94 Lee BlvdSmall hole in the wall Thai restaurant. Excellent curry!
Pizza. Arguably some of the best pizza in the Tri, and a healthy selection of beer.
Beer and pizza. They go together so well.
7 locals recommend
Bombing Range Brewing Company
2000 Logston BlvdPizza. Arguably some of the best pizza in the Tri, and a healthy selection of beer.
Beer and pizza. They go together so well.
Thai Elephant
6030 W Clearwater AveArguably the best Thai in the TriCities.
Best seafood in town, with a view of the Columbia River.
26 locals recommend
Anthony's At Columbia Point
550 Columbia Point DrBest seafood in town, with a view of the Columbia River.
You're going to need a nap afterward.
Slow cooked BBQ, that the cooks start at 8pm every night, and cook overnight. When they run out, they close!
17 locals recommend
Porter's Real Barbecue
1092 George Washington WayYou're going to need a nap afterward.
Slow cooked BBQ, that the cooks start at 8pm every night, and cook overnight. When they run out, they close!
Kagen Coffee & Crepes
270 Williams BlvdNew Crepe and Coffee in town. Most excellent.
Roasters Coffee
496 George Washington WayBecause coffee. It's good here.
Comfort food and a full bar. Views of the Columbia River from the back porch. Great on a warm day.
And if you bring a boat, you can moor here while you eat!
Excellent brunch, and Bloody Marys!
35 locals recommend
LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen
606 Columbia Point DrComfort food and a full bar. Views of the Columbia River from the back porch. Great on a warm day.
And if you bring a boat, you can moor here while you eat!
Excellent brunch, and Bloody Marys!
Walker's Farm Kitchen
920 SE 4th StExcellent soup and sandwich spot.
A slice of Portland cuisine.
Brick House Pizza
3791 Van Giesen StBecause Pizza. Also Beer.
A local favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tommy's Tap House & Bistro
1312 Lee BlvdPlenty of rotating taps and friendly waitstaff.
Music from Spokane, Portland, Seattle usually stops in here. Great Thai food, even on the late night menu.
10 locals recommend
The Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge
1314 Jadwin AveMusic from Spokane, Portland, Seattle usually stops in here. Great Thai food, even on the late night menu.
Smooth beers, a fully stocked bar, and home of the "gunslinger" burger. Bangers and Mash is excellent as well.
Horse Heaven Saloon
615 6th StSmooth beers, a fully stocked bar, and home of the "gunslinger" burger. Bangers and Mash is excellent as well.
Amazing view of Chandler Butte, Rattlesnake Mountain and the Vitacultural Red Mountain area of Washington. They also fire up a pizza oven Saturdays, and have a selection of cheeses and food to choose from.
10 locals recommend
Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
34715 Demoss RdAmazing view of Chandler Butte, Rattlesnake Mountain and the Vitacultural Red Mountain area of Washington. They also fire up a pizza oven Saturdays, and have a selection of cheeses and food to choose from.
Fantastic wine, excellent atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a date, or for an incredible meal. They usually have live music Fridays and Saturdays.
37 locals recommend
Bookwalter Winery
1695 Malibu PR NEFantastic wine, excellent atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a date, or for an incredible meal. They usually have live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Outdoor seating on their basalt patio, excellent atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a date, or for an incredible meal. They usually have live music Fridays and Saturdays.
24 locals recommend
Tagaris Winery
844 Tulip LnOutdoor seating on their basalt patio, excellent atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a date, or for an incredible meal. They usually have live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
101 Wellsian WayGreat produce, and just about anything that you could need.
Safeway
1803 George Washington WayThe closest grocery store to my residence. Convenient.
Shopping
Markee's Cycling Center
1374 Jadwin AveGreat local bike shop.
North Columbia Center Boulevard
North Columbia Center BoulevardThe mall of TriCities.
REI
129 North Ely StreetYour outdoor gear HQ!
Sporthaus
326 N Columbia Center BlvdSki / board rentals, and sales. The go to place in the TriCities.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the TriCities. Definitely worth the hike.
42 locals recommend
Badger Mountain Trailhead
1294 White Bluffs StGreat views of the TriCities. Definitely worth the hike.
Yet another hiking trail providing excellent views of the Tricities and surrounding area.
12 locals recommend
Candy Mountain Preserve Trailhead
71004 E 669 PR NEYet another hiking trail providing excellent views of the Tricities and surrounding area.
Excellent mountain biking, and hiking. Mostly flat. Very little climbing. Winding trails through the trees and meadows.
Centrally located.
9 locals recommend
Chamna Natural Preserve
Excellent mountain biking, and hiking. Mostly flat. Very little climbing. Winding trails through the trees and meadows.
Centrally located.
Greenway that connects all three cities, and makes for an excellent, flat bike ride around the river.
You can also find running trails, sand volleyball, boat launches. Something for everyone.
Riverfront Trail
Riverfront TrailGreenway that connects all three cities, and makes for an excellent, flat bike ride around the river.
You can also find running trails, sand volleyball, boat launches. Something for everyone.
Rock Climbing.
Vantage is primarily a destination for rock climbers, with the fascinating rock formations of the Gorge making for a great challenge to those wishing to hone their belaying skills. But nearby Frenchman Coulee allows hikers to enjoy the same surroundings with both feet planted firmly on the ground.
18 locals recommend
Frenchman Coulee
Old Vantage HighwayRock Climbing.
Vantage is primarily a destination for rock climbers, with the fascinating rock formations of the Gorge making for a great challenge to those wishing to hone their belaying skills. But nearby Frenchman Coulee allows hikers to enjoy the same surroundings with both feet planted firmly on the ground.
Snow Road
Snow RoadMountain Biking. Yes, this is it. Flowy fun trails - 25 miles of them!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5150 W Clearwater AveClose by, car rentals. Friendly staff
Arts & Culture
USS Triton (SSRN/SSN-586), a United States Navy radar picket nuclear submarine, was the first vessel to execute a submerged circumnavigation of the Earth (Operation Sandblast), doing so in early 1960. Triton accomplished this objective during her shakedown cruise while under the command of Captain Edward L. "Ned" Beach, Jr. The only member of her class, she also had the distinction of being the only Western submarine powered by two nuclear reactors.
At the time of her commissioning in 1959, Triton was the largest, most powerful, and most expensive submarine ever built, at $109MM.
Destined for scrap, it now resides in the memorial park.
USS Triton Park
3250 Port of Benton BlvdUSS Triton (SSRN/SSN-586), a United States Navy radar picket nuclear submarine, was the first vessel to execute a submerged circumnavigation of the Earth (Operation Sandblast), doing so in early 1960. Triton accomplished this objective during her shakedown cruise while under the command of Captain Edward L. "Ned" Beach, Jr. The only member of her class, she also had the distinction of being the only Western submarine powered by two nuclear reactors.
At the time of her commissioning in 1959, Triton was the largest, most powerful, and most expensive submarine ever built, at $109MM.
Destined for scrap, it now resides in the memorial park.