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City in Washington, United States
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Yakima is the principal city of the Yakima Valley, an agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production on the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. It is the county seat of Yakima County.
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Displays of historical agriculture, including machines and buildings.
It opened in 1926 as a flight school by brothers Charlie and Alister McAllister, and was one of the longest running flight schools in the Northwest. After Charlie's death at age 95, the school was transformed into the museum it is today.
Established in 1967 by the Central District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (36 garden clubs in all), the Yakima Area Arboretum is a living museum of over 1000 specimens of trees, herbs, grasses and shrubs, on 46 acres of land managed as collections, display gardens and natural areas.
Offers historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley—its natural history, Plateau cultural objects, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the Valley’s fruit industry. The museum also features a functioning replica of a late 1930s Art Deco soda fountain, furnished with salvaged and restored parts of soda fountains which once operated in Yakima, serving ice cream treats and other fountain favorites for visitors to the museum and Franklin Park.
An arts theatre that hosts an array of performances from Broadway shows, comedic acts, and musical talents.
A somewhat diminutive affair but with Vegas-style games featuring slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow, 3-Card Poker, Spanish 21 and Ultimate Texas Hold’em.
Yakima Valley being premier wine country, this company offers wine tours encompassing multiple wineries in or close to the city.
Unlike many Washington caves, Boulder Cave is formed from volcanic rock which was eroded away and collapsed. A fun boulder scramble, suitable for kids. Bring a flashlight. The short loop trail has a branch which is wheelchair accessible. Day use only. Part of Wenatchee National Forest.
A series of crags along a 20-mile stretch of US-12, in a basalt/andesite flow between Naches and Rimrock Lake. Lots of sport and trad crack routes.
A 247-acre camping park created by irrigating a patch of otherwise desert river floodplain.
September.
Burgers that are legendary for their size and taste; try the homemade Walla Walla Sweet Onion Fries too. It takes two hands to hold their burger!
Restaurant, bar, music venue, place for dance parties, to watch the game or just hang out.
Cheerful spot with long hours. Also serves remarkably tasty pastries, made locally.
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Yakima is along Interstate 82 (I-82), approximately 143 mi southeast of Seattle, 204 mi southwest of Spokane, and 80 mi northwest of the Tri-Cities (Richland-Kennewick-Pasco).
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