Yakima Valley Travel Guide

Washington Wine Country Escape, Relax and Enrich in the Yakima Valley

Escape to the Yakima Valley in Central Washington State to find one of the world’s top agricultural growing regions boasting award-winning wine and large varieties of fresh produce.

Enjoy the relaxing pace of the countryside and the charm of revitalized downtowns. Explore the vineyards with a winemaker, then laugh and enjoy a long leisurely lunch.

Access to the Yakima Valley couldn’t be easier with a quick drive from the Seattle, Portland, OR and Spokane metropolitan areas.

Events abound in Yakima Valley wine country! Join the thrill of tasting wine straight from the barrel at Spring Barrel Tasting. Soar to great heights at the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. Hoist a beer with friends at the Fresh Hop Ale Festival in downtown Yakima.

The Yakima Valley Yakima Valley - Cultural Heritage

Immerse yourself in a variety of cultures of talented people from around the world in Yakima Valley Wine Country. Visit the Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center in Toppenish with one of the oldest Native American museums in the country. See the unique mannequin exhibit at the Yakama Nation Museum. While in Toppenish, tour the "City of Murals" with over 70 murals depicting the history and style of the area. And don't forget to savor the flavor from the many Mexican taquerias and restaurants in the Yakima Valley.