Yakima, WashingtonYakima Valley MuseumYakima Area ArboretumSaint Joseph's MissionThe Capitol TheatreMcAllister Museum of AviationCentral Washington Agricultural Museum
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Yakima

Yakima is a town in Yakima district, Washington, United States of about 93,701 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Area Arboretum and Saint Joseph's Mission.

46.6021° N, 120.5059° WPop. 93,701

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see47
Notable134
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Yakima Valley Museum, museum near Yakima
Must-see

Yakima Valley Museum

Museum · 3 km

Yakima Area Arboretum, park near Yakima
Must-see

Yakima Area Arboretum

Park · 4 km

Saint Joseph's Mission, church near Yakima
Must-see

Saint Joseph's Mission

Church · 26 km

Places near Yakima by type

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One day from Yakima

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

84 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 Yakima
  2. Boulder Cavescave · 1 hrs
  3. Saint Joseph's Missionchurch · 30 min
  4. McAllister Museum of Aviationmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Central Washington Agricultural Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Yakima Area Arboretumpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Yakima
Today’s loopYakimaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yakima?

Yakima Valley Museum (museum, about 3 km), Yakima Area Arboretum (park, about 4 km), The Capitol Theatre (attraction, about 1 km), Cascade Mill Pond Dam (dam, about 3 km), Central Washington State Fair (park, about 3 km), McAllister Museum of Aviation (museum, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yakima?

25 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 waterfalls, 1 lake, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yakima?

Naches Heights, about 14 km by road; Umtanum Ridge (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Yakima?

Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve, about 15 km by road; I-82 Ponds Wildlife Area (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yakima?

Start in Yakima, visit Boulder Caves, then Saint Joseph's Mission, then McAllister Museum of Aviation, then Central Washington Agricultural Museum, then Yakima Area Arboretum, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.