Go wine tasting in The Yakima Valley | Day Trips from Leavenworth, WA
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The Yakima Valley is one of the Pacific Northwest's top wine-growing regions, established as an American Viticultural Area in 1983. Today, The Yakima Valley has become the state's top producer of acclaimed varietals such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling, home to major vineyards like Red Willow Vineyard and Columbia Winery, which offer tastings and tours throughout the year for visitors.

Lovely county seat Yakima is one of Washington's largest cities, home to family-friendly attractions like the Yakima Valley Museum and the Yakima Area Arboretum. During the winter months, White Pass Ski Area offers top skiing and snowboarding experiences and a luxurious mountaintop ski resort complex. Don't miss the Fresh Hop Ale Festival on October 5th, 2024.

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