Every year thousands of tourists come to the Yakima Valley for the sunshine, scenery and recreation. It may be the 300 days of sunshine that draw visitors or perhaps the year-round recreational activities or agricultural beauty. Award winning wines may be another reason for the attraction. The Yakima Valley is a picturesque vineyard country on a grand scale. Besides wine touring, you can follow backroads to many small farms. Specialty food producers offer local cherries, handmade chocolates, pickled asparagus and gourmet popcorn. Unique attractions range from the proud heritage of the Yakama Nation Cultural Center to the western community of Toppenish, the "city of murals." An abundance of activities is available while in the valley. Bicycling back roads from winery to winery is a favorite recreation. The Yakima River Greenway includes more than 10 miles of foot and bike paths. Or, if you fish, enjoy spectacular fishing on the Yakima River Canyon.
Location:
10 North 8th St, Yakima Washington 98901
Telephone
509-575-3010 Toll Free: 800-221-0751 Fax 509-575-6252
Other Washington Travel Information Sources nearby:
(Ellensburg) Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
(Grandview) Grandview Chamber of Commerce
(Mattawa) Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce
(Prosser) Prosser Chamber of Commerce
(Royal City) Royal City Chamber of Commerce
(Toppenish) Toppenish Chamber of Commerce
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01/09 Coming to The Yakima area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
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