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, Washington's wine country! Savor wine and seasonal food pairings at Thanksgiving in Wine Country or slow down the busy holiday season and enjoy the charm of Yakima Valley small towns with festivities during Winter in the Valley. Over President’s weekend in February, taste exquisite chocolate paired with award-winning Yakima Valley red wines at Red Wine and Chocolate.
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.
Yakima Valley Accomodations
- Oxford Inn : from $69 a night
- Red Lion Hotel : from $77 a night
- Fairfield Inn and Suites: from $79 a night
- Bordeaux Weekend Getaway Package: $199
Yakima Valley Events
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1/11/2009 - 3/7/2009
Yakima Honors Peoples of the Plateau - Through the Lens Past and Present at Larson Gallery
Location: Yakima
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1/11/2009 - 3/4/2009
Yakima Honors Peoples of the Plateau at Allied Arts of Yakima
Location: Yakima
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1/11/2009 - 12/31/2009
Yakima Honors Peoples of the Plateau at Yakama Nation Cultural Center and Museum
Location: Toppenish
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2/7/2009 - 2/7/2009
McKinley Springs Winery - Love in the Hills
Location: Prosser
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2/14/2009 - 2/16/2009
Wine Yakima Valley's Red Wine and Chocolate
Location: Yakima











