Richland

United_States

Richland is a city in the Columbia River Plateau. Together with Pasco and Kennewick they form the Tri-Cities area of Washington.

The city is home to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a large national research lab. Immediately beyond the lab is the beginning of the Hanford nuclear site, where the ongoing remediation is the single largest construction project in the country.

  • Bateman Island Wildlife Area
  • Chamna Nature Preserve
  • Three Rivers Arts and Entertainment District
  • Tri-Cities Raceway
  • Hanford Reach National Monument, +1-509 371-1801. Most areas open from 2 hours before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. The monumental Hanford nuclear fuel production site lies to the northwest of Richland, and strict security means that the land surrounding it was not developed — and became a surprising wildlife preserve. A National Monument since 2000, Hanford Reach covers thousands of acres in a giant U-shape along the Columbia River.
  • Saddle Mountain B.L.M. Recreation Lands. A large outcrop in the plains. Popular as a hang-gliding spot. A wildlife refuge since 1953, it became part of the Hanford Reach National Monument in 2000.
  • The REACH Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, +1 509 943-4100. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. In summer, also Su Noon-4:30PM. Adults $10, Seniors/Students/Military $6, Children 5 and under Free.
  • Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve.

Hanford Reach National Monument, +1-509 371-1801. Most areas open from 2 hours before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. The monumental Hanford nuclear fuel production site lies to the northwest of Richland, and strict security means that the land surrounding it was not developed — and became a surprising wildlife preserve. A National Monument since 2000, Hanford Reach covers thousands of acres in a giant U-shape along the Columbia River.

Saddle Mountain B.L.M. Recreation Lands. A large outcrop in the plains. Popular as a hang-gliding spot. A wildlife refuge since 1953, it became part of the Hanford Reach National Monument in 2000.

The REACH Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, +1 509 943-4100. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. In summer, also Su Noon-4:30PM. Adults $10, Seniors/Students/Military $6, Children 5 and under Free.

Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve.

  • Hanford Site Tours, 2000 Logston Blvd, +1 509 376-2151. Five-hour tours of the Hanford Nuclear Site with stops at the historic B Reactor, the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility, the Waste Treatment Plant construction zone. April through November only, Mon-Sat. Reservations required on a first come-first serve basis — registration for the year's tours opens in early March and closer dates may fill quickly. Cancellations will open up a few slots, particularly later in the season. This tour is only open to U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old. Free.
  • Manhattan Project B Reactor Tours, +1 509 373-2774. Shorter tours visit only the B Reactor, the world's first large-scale nuclear reactor. Like the site tours, advance reservations are necessary; 50 tour dates per year between April and September, including most weekends. Groups will get about two hours on site, plus 45 minutes each way on a chartered bus to reach the isolated facility. Unlike the full site tours, there is no citizenship requirement, but photo ID is mandatory. Also, visitors under 18 are allowed but must be with their parent/ guardian or adult designated by them, and have a signed release form. Free.
  • Pre-War Historic Site Tour. This tour covers the remaining buildings of the former farm towns of Hanford and White Bluffs, which were displaced by the military for the construction of the Hanford nuclear site during World War II. This tour does not include the nuclear cleanup projects or the B Reactor, and US citizenship is not required. Free.

Hanford Site Tours, 2000 Logston Blvd, +1 509 376-2151. Five-hour tours of the Hanford Nuclear Site with stops at the historic B Reactor, the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility, the Waste Treatment Plant construction zone. April through November only, Mon-Sat. Reservations required on a first come-first serve basis — registration for the year's tours opens in early March and closer dates may fill quickly. Cancellations will open up a few slots, particularly later in the season. This tour is only open to U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old. Free.

Manhattan Project B Reactor Tours, +1 509 373-2774. Shorter tours visit only the B Reactor, the world's first large-scale nuclear reactor. Like the site tours, advance reservations are necessary; 50 tour dates per year between April and September, including most weekends. Groups will get about two hours on site, plus 45 minutes each way on a chartered bus to reach the isolated facility. Unlike the full site tours, there is no citizenship requirement, but photo ID is mandatory. Also, visitors under 18 are allowed but must be with their parent/ guardian or adult designated by them, and have a signed release form. Free.

Pre-War Historic Site Tour. This tour covers the remaining buildings of the former farm towns of Hanford and White Bluffs, which were displaced by the military for the construction of the Hanford nuclear site during World War II. This tour does not include the nuclear cleanup projects or the B Reactor, and US citizenship is not required. Free.

  • Apollo Authentic Greek Restaurant, 620 Cullum Ave. (Located by Lee Blvd., +1 509-943-9841. Apollo offers a wide variety of fine Greek cuisine. Take-out is available.
  • Monterosso’s Italian Restaurant, 1026 Lee Blvd, +1 509 946-4525. Lunch T-F 11-14:00, Dinner M-Th 17-21:00, Dinner F-Sa 17-22:00. Italian restaurant in an antique railroad dining car.
  • Spudnuts Donut, 228 Williams Ave (Uptown Shopping Center. M-F 04-18:00, Sa 04-16:00.
  • Sterling's Restaurant, 890 George Washington Way. There is an all-you-can-eat or single trip salad bar, several soups prepared daily, and a wide and impressive menu featuring appetizers, fresh omelets (breakfast and dinner), steak, seafood, chicken, pasta, salads, burgers, and a kid's menu with shrimp, chicken fingers, french fries and fruit. Beer, wine, and spirits are on the drink menu. There is a newer branch at 2500 Queensgate Dr.

Apollo Authentic Greek Restaurant, 620 Cullum Ave. (Located by Lee Blvd., +1 509-943-9841. Apollo offers a wide variety of fine Greek cuisine. Take-out is available.

Monterosso’s Italian Restaurant, 1026 Lee Blvd, +1 509 946-4525. Lunch T-F 11-14:00, Dinner M-Th 17-21:00, Dinner F-Sa 17-22:00. Italian restaurant in an antique railroad dining car.

Spudnuts Donut, 228 Williams Ave (Uptown Shopping Center. M-F 04-18:00, Sa 04-16:00.

Sterling's Restaurant, 890 George Washington Way. There is an all-you-can-eat or single trip salad bar, several soups prepared daily, and a wide and impressive menu featuring appetizers, fresh omelets (breakfast and dinner), steak, seafood, chicken, pasta, salads, burgers, and a kid's menu with shrimp, chicken fingers, french fries and fruit. Beer, wine, and spirits are on the drink menu. There is a newer branch at 2500 Queensgate Dr.

  • Atomic Ale Brewpub, 1015 Lee Blvd, +1 509 946-5465. M-Th 11-22:00, F-Sa 11-23:00, Su 11-20:00. One of the only microbreweries in the area, this brewpub features such locally famous brews as Half-Life Hefeweizen, Atomic Amber and Plutonium Porter. The eatery features gourmet wood-fired pizzas.
  • Fox and Bear Public House, 430 George Washington Way, +1 509 420-4674. Very good and sedate place off of the freeway. Food and drink.

Atomic Ale Brewpub, 1015 Lee Blvd, +1 509 946-5465. M-Th 11-22:00, F-Sa 11-23:00, Su 11-20:00. One of the only microbreweries in the area, this brewpub features such locally famous brews as Half-Life Hefeweizen, Atomic Amber and Plutonium Porter. The eatery features gourmet wood-fired pizzas.

Fox and Bear Public House, 430 George Washington Way, +1 509 420-4674. Very good and sedate place off of the freeway. Food and drink.