Local Businesses, Food and Beverage

The warm, dry climate in Yakima is conducive to a wide variety of businesses.

Historically, the Valley has attracted a large labor force that is readily available and willing to work. The area has shopping choices comparable to other major metropolitan areas much larger than ours.

Agriculture in the area includes orchards, grapes, hops, and field crops. A significant portion of Washington apples and cherries are grown in the valley, as well as most of the United States's hops. As you are probably aware, the wine industry has grown rapidly in the area.

Business links in this section include all means of services (such as shopping, automotive, business support, and the like), Valley area restaurants (including all available cuisines) and shopping. We encourage our guests, or area travellers, to support these businesses and their employees.

Sports, Events and Recreation

The Yakima Valley hosts a wide range of events and activities for residents and visitors alike. Whether you are planning a visit to see one of the many Yakima events, or looking for activities while you're here, these links may provide you with all the information you need.

The Yakima Valley is home to outstanding sports venues with convenient locations within Yakima Valley and the nearby Selah, WA. The weather is always great, the community is very supportive of the many sporting attractions that come to the area, and there are plenty of resources including hotels in Yakima, Washington.

The Sun Dome hosts over 150 events each year including basketball, volleyball, wrestling and even the Rodeo! Many of the golf courses in Yakima Valley host golf tournaments each year while the beauty of the Yakima River draws white water rafting and fly fishing.

Wine Country and Wineries

Winery hopping in the Yakima Valley is an unforgettable journey of delightful discovery for those seeking the good life and great wines. Across this sun-soaked WA wine region, in the same latitude as the great wine-producing regions of France, magnificent vineyards feature trellises laden with rich grape varietals. Local vintners invite you to savor their prized harvests and collect their handcrafted, award-winning wines.

Mineral-rich soil and entrepreneurial spirit have created a Washington State wine growing culture serious about its product but festive in its presentation. Whether a major producer or limited production, the character each vineyard portrays is as varied as the region's varietals. Each is tremendously fun to experience, especially as part of a vacation.

Valley Attractions and Points of Interest

The scenery of the Cascades and Washington State's Yakima Valley are a few of Washington tourist attractions in the Selah, WA area that offer a quick study in contrast. See the manmade artistry of the Toppenish murals or the natural beauty of the Rattlesnake Hills and the State Fair Park. Washington State's heartland is also the state's most densely populated wine region proposing some of the best wine country attractions in the area.

Weather, central location, affordability and an abundance of activities offer visitors a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Find some of the best Washington attractions Yakima Valley has to offer!