Where the Yakima and Columbia Rivers meet in Washington state, one will find a terrific vacation or week-end getaway destination in the city of Richland. One of Washington's Tri-Cities, Richland offers a variety of entertainment and attractions for indoor and outdoor fun. From daytime boating, fishing, biking, hiking, or bird-watching to evening outdoor concerts, fine dining, or wine-tasting cruises, Richland offers delights for most every interest.
Recreational and sight-seeing choices are many in Richland. Fly-fishing enthusiasts find their challenges and rewards with year-round river steelhead salmon fishing. The rivers offer boating, kayaking, and water skiing opportunities. Richland's five mile trail is great for jogging, biking, rollerblading, or just taking a leisurely stroll on a lovely day. With ten challenging golf courses in the Richland area to choose from, golfers can always find a game. For a spectacular scenic view of the Columbia and Yakima rivers as well as the Tri-Cities, enjoy a hike to the summit of the Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve.
There no lack of culture in Richland with three community theaters, the Mid-Columbia Symphony, Richland Light Opera, chamber music from the Camerata Musica, and the Washington State University Tri-Cities Art Exhibition Center. The Allied Arts Gallery exhibits the best of local and regional artists with a gift shop where you can purchase original paintings, pottery, jewelry, and fine crafts. Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire held in June offers a taste of the medieval renaissance for two days of music, dancing, jousting, juggling fun.
The Hanford Reach National Monument Heritage and Visitor Center gives visitors a front row seat to the natural and cultural history of the greater Columbia Basin. The 40 by 22 foot screen of the White Bluffs Theater introduces visitors to the gallery exhibits with a dramatic and immersive multi-media experience of Ice Age floods, spawning Chinook salmon, and the cataclysmic changes that have swept the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River.
The Columbia Valley's hot summer days, cool nights, and arid soil is the ideal climate for growing world-class grapes. Being in the heart of Washington's Wine Country, you will be able to experience wines from small boutique wineries to one of the largest wineries in Washington. Enjoy tours of the vineyards and labs, and taste the award-winning wines in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. For a particularly enjoyable experience, try an evening wine tasting cruise for a catered dinner and a sampling of area wines.
For a family vacation or a romantic weekend for two, put Richland at the top of your list for a truly memorable experience.
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