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West Valley

West Valley is a town in Yakima district, Washington, United States of about 12,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Area Arboretum and Saint Joseph's Mission.

46.5921° N, 120.6051° WPop. 12,655

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km32
Must-see69
Notable104
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Valley
  2. Yakima Valley Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Yakima Area Arboretumpark · 45 min
  4. Cascade Mill Pond Damdam · 1.5 hrs
  5. Naches Heightsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Saint Joseph's Missionchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in West Valley
Today’s loopWest ValleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Valley?

Yakima Valley Museum (museum, about 6 km), Yakima Area Arboretum (park, about 13 km), Saint Joseph's Mission (church, about 17 km), Naches Heights (viewpoint, about 8 km), McAllister Museum of Aviation (museum, about 8 km), The Capitol Theatre (attraction, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Valley?

32 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake, 3 waterfalls, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to West Valley?

Naches Heights, about 8 km by road; Umtanum Ridge (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to West Valley?

Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve, about 21 km by road; Cowiche Wildlife Area (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Valley?

Start in West Valley, visit Yakima Valley Museum, then Yakima Area Arboretum, then Cascade Mill Pond Dam, then Naches Heights, then Saint Joseph's Mission, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.