Shopping
Revolution Cycles
5808 Summitview AveFriendly bike shop close.
This is where the local farmers gather to shoot the shit in the morning. The gal behind the counter is Dorothy. She's owned the place for 30 years.
Little Store On Naches Heights
5521 Naches Heights RdThis is where the local farmers gather to shoot the shit in the morning. The gal behind the counter is Dorothy. She's owned the place for 30 years.
Two self-service blueberry stands (500 Dahl Rd. & 2401 Cowiche Mill Rd.) house refrigerators stocked with ready to go blueberries and payment drop boxes. July-September.
Cowiche Creek Nursery
2401 Cowiche Mill RdTwo self-service blueberry stands (500 Dahl Rd. & 2401 Cowiche Mill Rd.) house refrigerators stocked with ready to go blueberries and payment drop boxes. July-September.
Gear and apparel for snowboarders and skaters. One of the hipper places around.
They just moved to:
2411 S 14TH ST.
UNION GAP, WA 98903
509-225-7669
http://www.newyakcity.com/
NewYakCity
302 W Yakima AveGear and apparel for snowboarders and skaters. One of the hipper places around.
They just moved to:
2411 S 14TH ST.
UNION GAP, WA 98903
509-225-7669
http://www.newyakcity.com/
Fruit by the pound, box or bin, gift boxes, u-pick, baked goods and more. Pure, family-owned goodness. http://www.johnsonorchardsfruit.com/
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Johnson's Orchards
4906 Summitview AveFruit by the pound, box or bin, gift boxes, u-pick, baked goods and more. Pure, family-owned goodness. http://www.johnsonorchardsfruit.com/
Visit the animals, purchase natural fibers, tour the mill. You can even take classes and design your own events. http://www.silburyhillalpacas.com/index.php/events
Silbury Hill Alpacas
2361 Scoon RoadVisit the animals, purchase natural fibers, tour the mill. You can even take classes and design your own events. http://www.silburyhillalpacas.com/index.php/events
One of Yakima's few independent book retailers. Local authors, gifts, events, storytime, children's books. http://www.inklingsbookshop.com/
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Inklings Bookshop
5629 Summitview AveOne of Yakima's few independent book retailers. Local authors, gifts, events, storytime, children's books. http://www.inklingsbookshop.com/
Pet Pantry Yakima
5701 Summitview AvenueSpecialty items for your pets. http://petpantryyakima.com/
I always make a stop at this quirky second-hand store when I'm visiting Soap Lake. It's packed with interesting stuff, and the owners are very nice.
Urban Archaeologist
1448 Basin St NWI always make a stop at this quirky second-hand store when I'm visiting Soap Lake. It's packed with interesting stuff, and the owners are very nice.
A friendly used bookstore in the nearby college town of Ellensburg. Free coffee, soda and WiFi with lots of couch space for socializing, studying and browsing through titles.
Bailey's Bibliomania Bookstore
307 Main StA friendly used bookstore in the nearby college town of Ellensburg. Free coffee, soda and WiFi with lots of couch space for socializing, studying and browsing through titles.
For your recreational marijuana and nutrition needs, see Mo, Izzy & Mary at Mill Creek.
Mill Creek Natural Foods
4315 Main StFor your recreational marijuana and nutrition needs, see Mo, Izzy & Mary at Mill Creek.
Soul Seeker
108 S 3rd StMeet your metaphysical needs at Soul Seeker.
Delicious Greek pastries, coffee, fresh yogurt, cheeses, handmade incense, crafts and more fund the monastery. If you're driving to or from Portland, don't miss this special little place.
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St John's Monastery & Bakery
2378 US-97Delicious Greek pastries, coffee, fresh yogurt, cheeses, handmade incense, crafts and more fund the monastery. If you're driving to or from Portland, don't miss this special little place.
Pine Shop
302 S 1st StOne-of-a-kind, handcrafted furniture items from Nate Sabari.
The Little Soapmaker
302 W Yakima AveNatural, locally-made soaps, lotions and more.
Gap Treasures
3711 Main StOne of at least 4 thrift shops on the south end of Union Gap.
On of at least four thrift shops at the south end of Union Gap.
Salvation Army Retail Thrift Store - Union Gap
2615 Main StOn of at least four thrift shops at the south end of Union Gap.
These guys have a wide variety of stuff, including antique tools and ag equipment.
Yakima Antiques Collectibles Coin
120 S 1st AveThese guys have a wide variety of stuff, including antique tools and ag equipment.
Yarn Folk
304 N Pearl StYarn boutique with classes and helpful staff.
Boogie Man Music
101 E 2nd AveHuge selection of musical instruments and geeky gear. Also, they have a kitty.
Something of an institution among local smokers. Huge stock, great prices. Well worth the trip to the boonies.
Lil Brown Smoke Shack
418 Goodman RdSomething of an institution among local smokers. Huge stock, great prices. Well worth the trip to the boonies.
Entertainment & Activities
Tieton Farm & Creamery
18796 Summitview RoadBaby goats. Healthy ways. Delicious cheese. http://tietonfarmandcreamery.com/
The canyon features a dramatic basalt landscape, refreshing creek, and natural rarities like the Lucia’s Blue butterfly.
http://www.cowichecanyon.org/
http://wsm.wsu.edu/s/index.php?id=980
Cowiche Canyon
The canyon features a dramatic basalt landscape, refreshing creek, and natural rarities like the Lucia’s Blue butterfly.
http://www.cowichecanyon.org/
http://wsm.wsu.edu/s/index.php?id=980
Award-winning wined showcasing the Naches Heights microclimate and terroir.
Naches Heights Vineyard Tasting Room
1853 Weikel RdAward-winning wined showcasing the Naches Heights microclimate and terroir.
Wines from around the state, canyon access, beautiful views, picnic tables, and events. http://www.tastingroomyakima.com/
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Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery
102 Ehler RdWines from around the state, canyon access, beautiful views, picnic tables, and events. http://www.tastingroomyakima.com/
Classes, gift shop, acres of peaceful space, Japanese garden, birdwatching, facility rental. http://www.ahtrees.org/
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Yakima Area Arboretum
1401 Arboretum DrClasses, gift shop, acres of peaceful space, Japanese garden, birdwatching, facility rental. http://www.ahtrees.org/
Soap Lake boasts the highest diverse mineral content of any body of water. The mud and waters have healing properties, particularly effective for skin ailments. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap_Lake
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Soap Lake
Soap Lake boasts the highest diverse mineral content of any body of water. The mud and waters have healing properties, particularly effective for skin ailments. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap_Lake
Free admission. (Discovery Pass required to park on site.) Check site for hours, weather, events. http://www.goldendaleobservatory.com/about.html
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(Temp. Closed) Goldendale Observatory State Park
1602 Observatory DrFree admission. (Discovery Pass required to park on site.) Check site for hours, weather, events. http://www.goldendaleobservatory.com/about.html
Regional history, Neon garden, soda fountain. Located next to Franklin Park. http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/
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Yakima Valley Museum
2105 Tieton DrRegional history, Neon garden, soda fountain. Located next to Franklin Park. http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/
Spectacular beauty and endless opportunity for adventure. Visit for a day, camp, stay at one of the lodges, circumnavigate the mountain, or climb to the top. http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
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Pambansang Parke ng Bundok Rainier
Spectacular beauty and endless opportunity for adventure. Visit for a day, camp, stay at one of the lodges, circumnavigate the mountain, or climb to the top. http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
Just 45 minutes from Naches Heights, White Pass offers world-class skiing, lodging and dining, lessons and rentals. http://www.skiwhitepass.com/
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White Pass Ski Resort
48935 US-12Just 45 minutes from Naches Heights, White Pass offers world-class skiing, lodging and dining, lessons and rentals. http://www.skiwhitepass.com/
Boehm's Candy of Yakima
5645 Summitview AveDark chocolate turtles. That is all I have to say.
Creative interesting people gather at Maker Space for classes and events. Check out Maker Exchange, their retail store filled with hand-made items.
Yakima Maker Space
16 S 1st StCreative interesting people gather at Maker Space for classes and events. Check out Maker Exchange, their retail store filled with hand-made items.
Visit Toppenish to learn about about Chief Kamiakin, the Yakima War of 1855-56, and the contemporary history of the Yakama people.
Yakama Nation Cultural Center
Visit Toppenish to learn about about Chief Kamiakin, the Yakima War of 1855-56, and the contemporary history of the Yakama people.
Forget Voodoo Doughnut. These maple bars. Plain and simple.
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Cle Elum Bakery
501 E 1st StForget Voodoo Doughnut. These maple bars. Plain and simple.
Take some of Yakima's bounty home with you. Here you'll find peaches, nectarines, cherries, etc., in season, not far at all from the freeway.
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Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards
1209 Pecks Canyon RdTake some of Yakima's bounty home with you. Here you'll find peaches, nectarines, cherries, etc., in season, not far at all from the freeway.
A good Mexican bakery that's not far from Fred Meyer and the freeway. Grab your tongs and a tray and fill up on sweet, bready goodness.
Panaderia Delicias
1705 Fruitvale BlvdA good Mexican bakery that's not far from Fred Meyer and the freeway. Grab your tongs and a tray and fill up on sweet, bready goodness.
Arts & Culture
La Kat Gallery & Design
10201 US-12Hand-made, one-of-a-kind finds.
National and international touring shows. Check the calendar to see who's playing.
http://theseasonsyakima.com/
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The Seasons Performance Hall
101 N Naches AveNational and international touring shows. Check the calendar to see who's playing.
http://theseasonsyakima.com/
Community theater in the round. The 2014 season includes Les Miserables, The Hallelujah Girls, and the Nutcracker. Classes available. http://www.akintheatre.com/2014-season.html
Akin Center Theatre
1610 South 24th AvenueCommunity theater in the round. The 2014 season includes Les Miserables, The Hallelujah Girls, and the Nutcracker. Classes available. http://www.akintheatre.com/2014-season.html
1 hour and 15 minutes from Yakima. Great concerts overlooking the incomparable Columbia River Gorge in Central Washington.
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Gorge Amphitheatre
754 Silica Rd NW1 hour and 15 minutes from Yakima. Great concerts overlooking the incomparable Columbia River Gorge in Central Washington.
The Hackett Ranch, just west of Yakima, houses the Gilbert Cellars winery production facility, barrel room and lawn-style amphitheater. Visit their website for concert and event details.
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Gilbert Cellars Winery
2620 Draper RdThe Hackett Ranch, just west of Yakima, houses the Gilbert Cellars winery production facility, barrel room and lawn-style amphitheater. Visit their website for concert and event details.
Heritage Theater
Often runs indie films about Native American subjects and issues.
Workshops and unique art events. Check their website to find out what's happening while you're here. MightyTieton.com
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Mighty Tieton Warehouse
608 Wisconsin RdWorkshops and unique art events. Check their website to find out what's happening while you're here. MightyTieton.com
Food Scene
Delicious breakfast. Nearly everything's homemade.
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Sticky Fingers Bakery & Cafe
217 Naches AveDelicious breakfast. Nearly everything's homemade.
This is my favorite restaurant in Yakima. The owners are great, and the food is fresh and flavorful every time. No beer or wine, but if you play it cool, they'll probably let you BYOB.
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Joy Garden
5605 Tieton DrThis is my favorite restaurant in Yakima. The owners are great, and the food is fresh and flavorful every time. No beer or wine, but if you play it cool, they'll probably let you BYOB.
Antojitos serves fast, fresh Mexican food that's not drowning in cheese, potent margaritas, the best veggie burrito in town, and six different homemade salsas.
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Antojitos Mexicanos Restaurant
3512 Summitview AveAntojitos serves fast, fresh Mexican food that's not drowning in cheese, potent margaritas, the best veggie burrito in town, and six different homemade salsas.
If you want to keep it simple, try this Mexican restaurant. It's fast, family-friendly, and just down the hill. Happy Hour is from 4-6PM/
Ay Caramba Mexican Grill
1300 N 40th AveIf you want to keep it simple, try this Mexican restaurant. It's fast, family-friendly, and just down the hill. Happy Hour is from 4-6PM/
Housed in the old opera house downtown. Delicious and charming. Be sure to check out the bar menu. The owners and servers are great, and the patio is open all summer. http://www.carouselfrenchcuisine
Carousel Restaurant & Bistro
25 North Front StreetHoused in the old opera house downtown. Delicious and charming. Be sure to check out the bar menu. The owners and servers are great, and the patio is open all summer. http://www.carouselfrenchcuisine
901 offers fresh soups, pastas, salads, sandwiches, drinks, outside seating and more. The Walsh family would be happy to cater your Naches Heights event. http://901pasta.com/
901 Pasta
910 Summitview Avenue901 offers fresh soups, pastas, salads, sandwiches, drinks, outside seating and more. The Walsh family would be happy to cater your Naches Heights event. http://901pasta.com/
Artisan breads and pastries, fresh soups and light lunches. Grains are locally sourced when possible.
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Essencia Artisan Bakery
4 N 3rd StArtisan breads and pastries, fresh soups and light lunches. Grains are locally sourced when possible.
This is the only place in town you'll find crêpes. They also offer panini, espresso, beer, wine, live music, dancing and outdoor seating.
Casa Vittore
212 E Yakima AveThis is the only place in town you'll find crêpes. They also offer panini, espresso, beer, wine, live music, dancing and outdoor seating.
North Town occupies Yakima's old train depot building. It's roomy, has high, airy ceilings and friendly staff. There's a private room for rent and a children's room, too. Outdoor seating. Light fare.
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North Town Coffeehouse
32 N Front StNorth Town occupies Yakima's old train depot building. It's roomy, has high, airy ceilings and friendly staff. There's a private room for rent and a children's room, too. Outdoor seating. Light fare.
Huge menu, huge portions, shakes, salads, banana splits, pinball, sauce bar. If for some reason you need an excuse to visit: A gorgeous showcase of museum-quality Native American art and artifacts.
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Miner's Drive-In Restaurant
2415 S 1st StHuge menu, huge portions, shakes, salads, banana splits, pinball, sauce bar. If for some reason you need an excuse to visit: A gorgeous showcase of museum-quality Native American art and artifacts.
Valley Cafe
105 W 3rd AveConsistently the freshest, best food in Ellensburg. Great service, too.
Backwoods Cafe
913 S 1st StDelicious breakfast, fantastic service. Never disappointing.
Waffles Caffe
7200 West Nob Hill BoulevardYummy breakfast, right off the freeway.
Shorty's Sweets Treats N Cakes
114 Pendleton WayCheese zombies on Mondays.
Fresh-squeezed greyhounds and $1 Taco Tuesday. The pork chops are also divine. Family friendly until 9PM.
Yakima Sports Center
214 E Yakima AveFresh-squeezed greyhounds and $1 Taco Tuesday. The pork chops are also divine. Family friendly until 9PM.
A great place to grab artisan pizza and a beer on the way back from White or Chinook Pass.
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Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co
12160 US-12A great place to grab artisan pizza and a beer on the way back from White or Chinook Pass.
Pho King Crab
1601 E Washington AveFresh, cheap food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Award-winning design. The steak salad is quite good.
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Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Ice House Bar
202 E Yakima AveAward-winning design. The steak salad is quite good.
Yummy breakfast and lunch. Fresh, nourishing food served up in a pretty, rustic atmosphere. Patio seating in summer. Gift store attached.
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White House in Yakima
3602 Kern RdYummy breakfast and lunch. Fresh, nourishing food served up in a pretty, rustic atmosphere. Patio seating in summer. Gift store attached.
Essentials
Yakima Farmers Market
9 E Valley Mall BlvdGet a taste of downtown and stock up on whatever's in season.
Seafood, plus a small array of locally made and specialty items. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deep-Sea-Deli/114948371869407
Deep Sea Deli
20 North 9th AvenueSeafood, plus a small array of locally made and specialty items. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deep-Sea-Deli/114948371869407
My favorites are the apple cider bagels, chocolate bagels and marble rye... You'll also find their breads at Wray's Thriftway, 5605 Summitview Ave in Yakima. http://www.buhrmasterbakingco.com/
Buhrmaster Baking Co
605 East Nob Hill BoulevardMy favorites are the apple cider bagels, chocolate bagels and marble rye... You'll also find their breads at Wray's Thriftway, 5605 Summitview Ave in Yakima. http://www.buhrmasterbakingco.com/
The nursery has closed, but now the space is a farm stand where you can get fresh produce seven days a week from Jones Family Farm. http://www.jonesfarmsinc.com/
Roots Nursery & Landscape
6710 Tieton DriveThe nursery has closed, but now the space is a farm stand where you can get fresh produce seven days a week from Jones Family Farm. http://www.jonesfarmsinc.com/
Fiesta Foods
1008 E Nob Hill BlvdThe deli cases are filled will yummy prepared Mexican foods of all kinds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally-made beers, family-friendly outdoor seating. Food available occasionally. http://www.balebreaker.com/
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Bale Breaker Brewing Company
1801 Birchfield RdLocally-made beers, family-friendly outdoor seating. Food available occasionally. http://www.balebreaker.com/
My favorite Yakima tavern. Neighborhoody, easygoing, great food, patio. After a day on the river, nothing is better than a beer and the Reuben with horseradish sauce. http://www.billsplacetav.com/
Bill's Place
206 S 3rd AveMy favorite Yakima tavern. Neighborhoody, easygoing, great food, patio. After a day on the river, nothing is better than a beer and the Reuben with horseradish sauce. http://www.billsplacetav.com/
Samples, pints, pitchers, growlers of draft and a good selection of specialty beers from around the world. No food served. thebeershoppe.net/
The Beer Shoppe
302 W Yakima AveSamples, pints, pitchers, growlers of draft and a good selection of specialty beers from around the world. No food served. thebeershoppe.net/
This is a young brewery with a small taproom on site. Another is set to open soon in the Larsen Building. Bright, hoppy beers. Food available. http://www.yakimacraftbrewing.com/taproomatb.html
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Yakima Craft Brewing Co
2920 River RdThis is a young brewery with a small taproom on site. Another is set to open soon in the Larsen Building. Bright, hoppy beers. Food available. http://www.yakimacraftbrewing.com/taproomatb.html
Walkabout Creek Saloon
9990 US-12Good food, karaoke, biker friendly.
Curly's Gleed Tavern
111 N Gleed RdDrinking in Gleed. For when Yakima's just too big.
About an hour and a half from Yakima, Maryhill features an extensive winery experience and an amphitheater overlooking the Columbia River Gorge between Washington and Oregon.
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Maryhill Winery
9774 WA-14About an hour and a half from Yakima, Maryhill features an extensive winery experience and an amphitheater overlooking the Columbia River Gorge between Washington and Oregon.
A unique experience on the Yakima wine-tasting circuit. All sparking, all the time, from reds to roses to whites.
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Treveri Cellars
71 Gangl RdA unique experience on the Yakima wine-tasting circuit. All sparking, all the time, from reds to roses to whites.
Craft beers, including a line that benefits the victims of recent Central WA. wildfires.
[ the pub ] by Iron Horse Brewery
1621 Vantage HighwayCraft beers, including a line that benefits the victims of recent Central WA. wildfires.
Sightseeing
Float the river if you can. If not, at least drive through. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/washington/placesweprotect/yakima-river-canyon.xml
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Yakima River Canyon Campground
46 Canyon RdFloat the river if you can. If not, at least drive through. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/washington/placesweprotect/yakima-river-canyon.xml
If you get excited about hops, you should probably go. www.americanhopmuseum.org/
American Hop Museum
22 S B StIf you get excited about hops, you should probably go. www.americanhopmuseum.org/
More than 9000 objects, including Plateau and Northwest Coast basketry, chipped stone material, masks from around the world, Caribbean fishing arrows, and Native American beadwork and textiles.
Museum of Culture & Environment
1200 N Wildcat WayMore than 9000 objects, including Plateau and Northwest Coast basketry, chipped stone material, masks from around the world, Caribbean fishing arrows, and Native American beadwork and textiles.
Ducks, endangered steelhead and shorebirds and upland wildlife—like coyotes, mule deer and badgers—and a whole host of other wildlife call the refuge home. For the serious birder, few amenities.
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Ducks, endangered steelhead and shorebirds and upland wildlife—like coyotes, mule deer and badgers—and a whole host of other wildlife call the refuge home. For the serious birder, few amenities.
Rich interpretive opportunities re: mid-19th century life the clash between NW Native Americans and settlers. Birdwatchers will want to keep an eye out for Lewis's woodpecker throughout the park.
Fort Simcoe Historical State Park
5150 Fort Simcoe RdRich interpretive opportunities re: mid-19th century life the clash between NW Native Americans and settlers. Birdwatchers will want to keep an eye out for Lewis's woodpecker throughout the park.