Things to do in Yakima

For our many out of town guests, we have compiled a list of our favorite places to drink, eat, and play around the valley...

Drink

  • Bale Breaker Brewing Company: 1801 Birchfield Road, Yakima (production brewery with onsite taproom)
  • AntoLin Cellars: 14 North Front Street, Yakima (downtown tasting room)
  • Gilbert Cellars: 5 North Front Street, Yakima (downtown tasting room)
  • Two Mountain Winery: 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah (winery with onsite tasting room)
  • Wilridge Vineyard: 250 Ehler Road, Yakima (accessible via Cowiche Canyon Trail, kid-friendly, see below)
  • Treveri Cellars: 71 Gangl Road, Wapato (sparkling wine, beautiful view of Lower Yakima Valley and Mt Adams)
  • Tieton Cider Works: 619 W J Street, Yakima (cider production and onsite tasting room)
  • Over 100 other wineries, breweries, and distilleries between Ellensburg and Prosser. Get lost in our beautiful valley and find your own favorite.

eat

  • Cowiche Canyon Kitchen and Icehouse Bar: 202 East Yakima Avenue, Yakima (new, modern restaurant)
  • Sports Center: 214 East Yakima Avenue, Yakima (a Yakima classic, sports bar with good pub food, open late)
  • 5 North: 5 North Front Street, Yakima (comfortable local food)
  • Gasperetti's: 1013 North 1st Street, Yakima (upscale Italian & American fare)
  • Second Street Grill: 28 North 2nd Street, Yakima (great bar area with lots of TVs, energetic atmosphere)
  • Miner's Drive-In: 2415 South 1st Street, Yakima (Yakima's most famous burger joint)
  • Los Hernandez: 3706 Main Street, Union Gap (world famous tamales, buy some frozen to take home)
  • Tacos Los Primos: 404 North 1st Street, Yakima (best taco truck in the city)
  • Taco Borracho: 503 South Fair Avenue, Yakima (great sit-down Mexican, Bale Breaker on tap)
  • Antojitos Mexicanos: 3512 Summitview Avenue, Yakima (another great Mexican option, great breakfasts)
  • White House Cafe: 3602 Kern Way, Yakima (our favorite breakfast spot)

Play

  • Hike in Cowiche Canyon, stop at Wilridge for a glass of wine
  • Yakima Farmers Market: Sunday morning, Yakima Avenue & 3rd Street
  • Rock Climb the Tieton River (link)
  • Golf at Apple Tree (link)
  • Walk or bike along the Yakima River via the Greenway (link)
  • Take a drive up to Chinook Pass and Mt Rainier National Park
  • Float the Yakima River Canyon from Umtanum Recreation Area to Roza Recreation Area