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Located at a distance of around 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainer, Yakima is a city in the US state of Washington. The city is located in the Yakima Valley. The region of this valley is extremely productive in terms of agriculture and is noted for hop, apple, and wine production. Yakima attracts with its pleasant climate that is sunnier in comparison to the rest of Washington State. Being one of the viticulture areas of state, Yakima features some of the most delightful wines in the region and this city is perched at the same latitude as the major wine-producing areas of France. Other than indulging themselves in quality wines, tourists can explore a plethora of tourist attractions here. Adventure enthusiasts can involve themselves in a wide array of outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife viewing.

Places of Interest in Yakima
Yakima Area Arboretum
One of the most beautiful places in central Washington, Yakima Area Arboretum is an excellent place for enjoying nature walk. The site is located on the site adjoining the riparian habitat of the Yakima River. Yakima Area Arboretum currently boasts more than 1,000 exotic and native species of woody plants. It also features a herbarium and an array of gardens such as butterfly garden, rose garden, iris garden, dry land, perennial garden, and Xeriscape.

Capitol Theater
An apt place to visit for theater lovers, Capitol Theater is home to an array of productions presented by a number of local organizations including Town Hall, Yakima Symphony Orchestra, the Follies, and several local dance studios. Theater also presents an educational program for school-age children.

Yakima Sportsman State Park
A state operated public recreation area, Yakima Sportsman State Park is a verdant area in an otherwise deserted region including 247 acres on a floodplain of the Yakima River. The park features a campground with utility sites, hiking trails, and facilities for picnicking. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and bird-watching in the park.