Ledgestone Hotel – YakimaWelcome spring in Yakima at the Yakima Area Arboretum, a dedicated city green space that encompasses 46 acres. Here, you can stroll through natural areas and gardens, and take in stunning tree collections. Nature walks are a great way to discover the valley, or perhaps you want to try out a gardening class. In…
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Yakima Area Arboretum
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Yakima St. Patrick’s Day
You don’t need to road trip to Seattle for a festive St. Patrick’s Day (although it’s certainly a beautiful drive!). Yakima is home to a number of quaint celebrations, including the annual La Salle High School’s St. Patrick’s Day Gala. Tickets are available to the public for $75 and includes a traditional Irish dinner…
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Visit the Teapot Dome Station
Aptly named, the Teapot Dome used to be a gas station and was designed to look like a teapot. It’s an homage to the Teapot Dome Scandal that surrounded the Harding presidency. The scandal sent Albert Fall (Interior Secretary) to prison for leasing government oil reserves around the country, and it’s become a landmark…
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Now You’ve Dome It!
The Yakima Valley SunDome is one of the most noticeable landmarks in the area and a popular events venue year-round. Ideal for shows, sporting events, concerts and more, it can accommodate 8,000 people yet still be an intimate and even formal venue. There are seemingly endless seating options available, and an expert events staff…