With its beautiful weather, central location, and strong community. Yakima is the Heart of Central Washington. A short visit to one of this city’s many museums will enrich your stay in the Valley. The various museums and historic areas pay tribute to the hard-working pioneers of the Yakima Valley, the history of Yakama, and the…
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Museums in Yakima Washington
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Yakima Valley Museum
Yakima Valley Museum is a two-story building that displays the cultural and natural history of South Central Washington. This museum has the most extensive collection of wooden wagons west of the Mississippi. This 65,000-square-foot museum offers historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley, like its natural history, pioneer life, early city life, American Indian culture, and…
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Yakima Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Established by the Central District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs in 1967, the Yakima Arboretum & Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization supported by its members and sponsors. It displays a beautiful 46 acres of land filled with over 1000 specimens of trees, shrubs, gardens, forbs, and natural areas. This urban green…
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Kana Winery
The name ‘Kana’ is derived from the native word for ‘Spirit or Fire Within a Mountain,’ which references the perceived supernatural power of volcanic activity. The Yakima valleys are enriched with volcanic soil influences that provide terroir from the “Kana” millennia from nearby volcanic mountains, creating the perfect foundation for world-class vineyards. Kana Winery’s wines…