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City of Yakima

The Vibrant Heart of the Yakima Valley

Nestled amongst rolling hillsides and surrounded by the rugged landscape of the Yakima Valley, the city of Yakima is uniquely situated as your home base to explore the surrounding areas. A stay in Yakima gives you easy access for wine tasting or a day on the river or in the mountains - with no shortage of fun when you're done with your adventures! Between sipping and tasting, explore boutiques and vintage shops nestled amongst coffee houses and restaurants or take in a performance at Downtown Yakima's Seasons Performance Hall and Capitol Theatre. Bring the whole family for free outdoor concerts and cinema series throughout the summer months downtown and at Yakima's park settings. Bring a group of friends to enjoy food, craft beverage and music festivals from spring through fall.

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Yakima Wineries

Yakima Wine Tasting

Home to a pleasant and diverse mix of urban and rural wineries, the Yakima Area should be your first stop on your Yakima Valley wine tasting adventure. Enjoy the local night-life as you taste your way through the quaint Downtown Yakima tasting rooms, then head up to the Naches Heights AVA and enjoy live music and scenic views of Cowiche Canyon.

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Yakima Breweries

Brewery Taprooms

Yakima's craft beer scene is hopping! Hit the only craft brew trail in the heart of hop country - right where it should be! What better place is there for a beer lover?

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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market

Downtown Yakima Farmers Market

Be sure to leave time for a stop at the farmers market in the heart of downtown Yakima on Sunday mornings. They're dedicated to providing only fruits, vegetables and artisan goods directly from local and regional producers. Visit for a taste of the Valley, with local, seasonal produce, handcrafted goods and artisan products.

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Yakima Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Rich cultural traditions and agricultural heritage are woven into the Yakima Valley's historical roots. We have a lot to celebrate here! We celebrate our roots with can't-miss wine, beer, food, music and harvest festivals.

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Yakima Restaurants

Chef-driven Restaurants

Our chefs have the good fortune to be surrounded by the astounding agricultural abundance of the Yakima Valley - and they proudly take full advantage of it. You'll likely find local chefs scouting farmers markets and farm stands to source just-picked seasonal produce for their menus. You can taste that farm-fresh inspiration at the table!

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Yakima Arts and Entertainment

Performance and Visual Arts

Experience the artfully restored beauty of the historic performing arts venues, like the Capitol Theatre and the Seasons Performance Hall, while you take in acclaimed shows. Take home the works of local and regional artists from galleries. Take a stroll along Yakima Avenue in Downtown Yakima and see works from local artists in the Windows Alive displays.

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