SIGHTSEEING
If you come to Yakima with your family, you must come to Yakima Sportsman State to have a lovely family time. It’s a recreation area located on the Yakima River in the east part of Yakima. The greenery is like an oasis in the middle of the desert. Yakima Sportsman State is the best place for camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, or bird-watching. This place is popularly known by locals. So you must visit this place with your family!
Yakima Sportsman State
DOWNTOWN
If you're in the city center, come to Yakima Area Arboretum and discover a beautiful gem near the river in Yakima. This arboretum has more than 1,000 indigenous species of trees, shrubs, and grasses in 46 acres of open space. Yakima Area Arboretum is usually used for a wedding venue, photography spots, and AR mobile games. It can also be a lovely walk whenever you need inspiration. Various seasonal events are also held here.
Yakima Area Arboretum
SHOPPING
If you love plants or you want to give it to your loved ones as a gift, Roots Nursery & Landscape is the perfect place for it. Ask anything to the staff, they can answer all of your questions. With great service and affordable prices, this garden center will let you have the best shopping experience. The staff will make sure to stock the best plants for the current season and climate, also the watering needs in the Yakima area. You can find the plants you need for your yard at home. Valley Mall is another favorite spot for shopaholics in Yakima. This shopping mall is located in Union Gap, just minutes away from Yakima. It is known as one of the most popular malls in town. It is home to luxury and international brands. You will find cosmetics, footwears, clothing, accessories, and all everything you need.
Roots Nursery & Landscape
Valley Mall
FOOD & DRINK
You can find the city's most popular dishes in almost every restaurant or bar. Seafood and steak are some of the well-known dishes in Yakima. As Yakima is widely known for the apple-producing city, Cider is one of the best-known drinks in the area. It’s an alcoholic drink made from the fermented apples. Wine comes along with it.
CULTURE
Yakima region has been long known as one of the world’s leading producers of apples. A wide variety of crops are also grown in the Yakima Valley. Fun fact, Yakima County is leading in Washington in term of the value of fruits, vegetables, grains, and other agricultural products that are produced by the county’s farmers.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
To enjoy Yakima’s warm weather, visit from early July to mid-August. You can collect your beautiful pictures with the sunny background. The city has the hottest temperature from June 11 to September 12.
HOTEL
Experience a satisfying and memorable stay in this 3-star hotel named Holiday Inn Yakima hotel. This hotel is a favorite destination for every traveler because of its strategic location. Located in the downtown of Yakima, this hotel gives easy access to event venues like the Yakima Convention Center, which is just across the street, and Softball & Soccer Tournament Fields. An indoor heated salt-water pool and a whirlpool are also available to relax your body after a hectic day. While delicious American cuisine is the best thing you must try after. Take a seat in their lounge and enjoy the refreshing cocktail. What a lovely day! You can also book a room at Ledgestone Hotel Yakima. Their professional staff is ready to provide guests with a wonderful hotel experience, including reasonable rates, complete amenities, and best service. Step inside and you will totally feel at home. The spacious suites and residential amenities will make you don’t want to leave the hotel. The hotel is only a 7-minute walk from the hip eateries and boutiques in downtown. It's only 1.4 miles away from State Fair Park. The hotel will guarantee you to enjoy living in a home far from home.
Holiday Inn Yakima
Ledgestone Hotel Yakima
RESTAURANT
Check out what Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Ice House Bar has to offer. This American restaurant and bar is serving the best menu selection of American classics. Service is one of the most important things that this restaurant holds. From all the products to the displaying, the restaurant always serves fresh and quality ingredients. Visitors are guaranteed to have the best experience here with great service, delicious dishes, and reasonable prices. The sophisticated setting is an addition for your satisfaction! If you want other than American taste, come to Zesta Cucina to try the delicious Italian dishes. This welcoming-atmosphere restaurant is serving you upscale steaks and seafood dinners. Known as a true Italian restaurant, it provides a variety of pasta that’ll make your mouth watering. The restaurant has a stunning decoration, adding romantic vibes to it. Not to mention the hospitality of the staff, you will want to go back here someday.
Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Ice House Bar
Zesta Cucina
CAFE
Yakima has a premier coffeehouse called North Town Coffeehouse. It’s located in the elegant waiting room of the 1909 Northern Pacific Train Depot in the downtown historic district. You can expect the finest quality coffee available in Yakima. The barista is friendly and ready to answer any question you have. Find yourself chilling out on a comfortable couch while tasting the delicious coffee. The Newsroom Yakima cafe is another best cafe for you. It offers aromatic and flavorful delight. They’ll make your coffee hot and fresh with the company of great atmosphere. A breakfast menu like sandwiches are also available to start your day. With their fresh ingredients, this cafe would be a good choice for you to start the day.
North Town Coffeehouse
Newsroom Yakima
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Come to the best bar in Yakima called Hoops. There’s always something new every night at Hoops. From Wild Weiner & Ladies Night Mondays, to Turntable Tuesdays. From Taco Wednesdays to DJ spinning your favorite music. This bar offers a great selection of beer, delicious cocktails, live music, bar games, and more. If you want to feel good, comfortable, and welcomed, Hoops is the place to be. If you don’t want to be left alone, come out at night and party hard all night at The Pub of Yakima. The Pub of Yakima is a family-friendly, neighborhood bar serving a variety of menu. It features 16 taps, a huge game room, and the longest shuffleboard in town. With the best service, this bar won’t hurt your wallet because the prices are affordable.
Hoops
The Pub of Yakima
INTERESTING PLACE
Sarg Hubbard Park would be a good place for you to stop by. Known as one of the best parks in Yakima, this park is a great escape for a lovely stroll, a run, or a bike ride. You can travel along the river and head to the arboretum while watching the duck playing on the pond. The park is well-maintained with plenty of open grassy spaces, as well as picnic areas and benches alongside the park. Get to know Yakima better by visiting the Yakima Valley Museum. It’s a 65,000-square-foot facility that offers historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley. It also offers the natural history, American-Indian culture, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and the development of the valley’s fruit industry. A neon garden and soda fountain are also ready to maximize your vacation.
Sarg Hubbard Park
Yakima Valley Museum
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Make sure to visit Sunrise Rotary Park to get gorgeous pictures for your Instagram account. It’s a beautiful park along the Yakima River with an expansive wooden play structure for kids. This is a nice place to get back in touch with wildlife. Rendall Park is another good recommendation for your next trip. This park is known as the best place for walking, nature, and recreation. There are also a disc golf course, playground, and a pond. This beautiful park is a perfect spot for great landscapes. So, be sure to capture as many pictures as you want.
Sunrise Rotary Park
Rendall Park
