Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in Yakima Valley
- 1. Baymont by Wyndham Yakima
- 2. Comfort Suites Yakima
- 3. Oxford Suites Yakima
- 4. Best Western Plus Grapevine Inn
- 5. Days Inn by Wyndham Yakima
- 6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Yakima Airport
- 7. Best Western Plus The Inn At Horse Heaven
- 8. Best Western Plus Yakima Hotel
- 9. The Hotel Maison
- 10. Best Western Plus Vintage Valley Inn
10 Things to do in That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Yakama Nation Cultural Center, Northern Pacific Railway Museum, Yakima Valley Museum, Cowiche Canyon Trail, Johnson's Orchards, 14 Hands Winery, Toppenish Murals, Bale Breaker Brewing Company, Yakima Area Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Boulder Cave Trail.
Restaurants in Yakima Valley
1. Yakama Nation Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
This cultural center offers a look into the culture of the Yakama Indians.
2. Northern Pacific Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
The museum depicts the era of the Northern Pacific Railway in its earlier years. We have early steam locomotives, freight cars used at the turn of the century, and passenger cars of the North Coast Limited on display. Docent tours are recommended and require a reservation so a representative can be available.
Reviewed By CATXWASteveG - Yakima, United States
This is a surprise - we went during Christmas and they had model trains running of all sizes AND we rode on a real train in a caboose AND they had hands-on wooden play sets for young folks AND they had food AND they had Santa. The model trains that were on display and running are overwhelmingly entertaining. I have no idea how 2 hours elapsed. I wish I had thought to take more photos, I was too busy having fun. This is a worthwhile destination and it stands on it own, it is worth going to specifically, travel to this town just to see this? Yes! This review will fade into oblivion as other, newer, reviews take it's place, but since you're here why don't you add a nice rating if you have some nice words to say (and remember what your Mom always said, "If you have nothing nice to say don't say anything"). Great to see businesses thrive in the Yakima area. Let's support Things To Do here just by being Yakima-friendly.
3. Yakima Valley Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By ecstrozyk
Being a former teacher, I always look for place to explore local history. The museum does that for sure. You pick up some great insights into Yakima and the local area. We take out of town visitors here often.
4. Cowiche Canyon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By 330MB - Redmond, United States
Beautiful, relatively flat (except for the cool side trails to the top of the canyon walls), and peaceful 6.5 miles roundtrip. Great bridges over the creek/stream. Birds. Supercool rock formations. Wonderful easy hike for kids.
5. Johnson's Orchards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By ecstrozyk
They always seem to have the best selection of local fruit and vegetables that are in season. We have never been disappointed. They always seem to have fresh coked pies available as well. We stop by whenever we are near by.
6. 14 Hands Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
TEMPORARY TASTING ROOM CLOSURE Our priority continues to be the safety and well-being of our employees and our customers. While our team has taken numerous precautions to minimize risk, we believe that closing our tasting room to the public is the responsible decision. Our winery will be closed starting on 3/14 while we monitor the situation.
Reviewed By Oerworked_but_rested - Oakville, Canada
I have been enjoying 14 Hands wine for at least 10 years when it is available in Ontario, Canada. This has been limited to their Hot to Trot red blend for the past 5 years. We were able to fulfill a bucket list item this year with a reserve tasting and purchase of several reserves. (Sadly we were limited to bringing back only 6 bottles into Canada.) The staff were accoodating and very knowledgeable. We love this winery and hope that their offerings in Canada will be expanded to include their reserves!
7. Toppenish Murals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By KweqSmanit - Seattle, United States
Toppenish has many murals located in town and some are newer and brighter whereas others are older and more faded but all are very nice and interesting to look at from both a historical sense and as well an artistic sense. Most deal with the town and its past and its history and indians and frontier days, local historical figures, the fruit growing industry of the area and so on.But all are interesting or worth viewing. Something that I found interesting is that there are no public tax dollars used to place any murals up in the town. They are all done through private donations and private citizens support.
8. Bale Breaker Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Fans of Bale Breaker beer can enjoy a pint while watching a game inside or while soaking up the Yakima sun at the picnic tables on our patio. For upcoming events and food truck schedules, check out the calendar on our homepage! Details on all your FAQ on our Taproom page at our website.
Reviewed By gnkuyps
Let me preface this review by stating that I was horribly (HORRIBLY) hungover when I visited this brewery over Labor Day weekend. After a super, fun-filled, all-American Labor Day weekend road trip from Seattle to Yakima accompanied by shooting at an indoor gun range (also Yakima) and a $125 speeding ticket (also Yakima), we stopped at Bale Breaker. I was mildly annoyed, mainly because of the speeding ticket, but also because I discovered I'm a terrible shot. Dashed as my dreams were, I forged ahead... We enter the brewery doors from the extravagant parking lot (there must be AT LEAST 50 spaces). We're greeted by plaid-wearing, bearded men. They're the coolest kind. I don't order a beer, but they don't mock me and they point me to the direction of the water cooler. My friends both order different beers, which I don't taste just in case my hangover decides to react unfavorably to alcohol (again...). They swear they are amazing. One of my friends who frequents Yakima and the brewery twice a year explains to me that they have the best pretzels. She proceeds to buy two bags of pretzels to give as wedding gifts to her best friend back in NY (who is apparently OBSESSED with these damn pretzels). Now, there's two things that I love to eat when I'm hungover: cereal and dry pretzels. I had already eaten half a box of Crispix in the car, so I'm excited to move onto pretzels. She brings over a bowl (which are free, by the way, because Bale Breaker is the most amazing brewery in the world). I pop one in my mouth. They taste like heaven on a crap day. They have this flavored dust all over them, which I assumed was a Ranch-like dust. I eat the entire bowl. We take some to-go. I contemplate breaking into the wedding gifts as I lay down and rest in the back seat of the car. I don't, but I want to. Long story short... GO TO THIS DANG NAB BREWERY.
9. Yakima Area Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By CATXWASteveG - Yakima, United States
Always beautiful, and a great outdoor activity. Now that the fall colors are turning, this place is probably at its best. Explore the grounds, and look for the one connecting point to the Greenway paved walking path. Leave plenty of time and explore that as well while you're here. This review will fade as other, newer, reviews take its place, but if you end up coming here and agree, do us all a favor and add a nice rating and some nice words to say (and remember what your Mom always said, "If you have nothing nice to say don't say anything"). Great to see quality things to do thrive in Yakima.
10. Boulder Cave Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
Located in the Naches Ranger District, this is an easy hiking trail that is less than a mile in length.
Reviewed By HistoryTeacher07
I last visited Boulder Cave as a 6th header and had a wonderful time. The cave was dark and a little scary (no sound or light is disorienting) but it was a great tome. We hiked the trail, had lunch, and learned about cave ecosystems and the geology of the area. I loved it. My nephew is finally old enough to share the same experience. The school doesn’t do field trips much anymore, but he loved the trail! We were saddened to learn that the bats on the cave are endangered, mostly by human activity. If you go to the cave, make sure to follow all of the instructions and do not disturb the bats. There were a bunch of teenagers (hold the boomer jokes) who were waving their flashlights around and yelling in the cave. Not cool. Overall, great experience. If you have kids between 5-10 it’s a great walk and doable in an afternoon. Highly recommend.
