Yakima at a Glance
The city of Yakima is ideally situated just 145 mi (233 km) southeast of Seattle.
Home to a number of exciting attractions, Yakima has something for visitors and
locals of all ages. The
State Fair Raceway offers stock car racing during spring and summer months
and is located at the city's fairgrounds. Yakima also supports professional basketball,
baseball and soccer teams, making it an ideal place to go for fans of spectator
sports. Located in the heart of Washington's agricultural country, Yakima boasts
a moderate climate and rich soil, enabling the growth of world-class apples, hops,
grapes and more. The area's wine making industry is also flourishing and wine
tours and tasting are popular pastimes in Yakima. The city is abuzz every September
during the seven-day Central
Washington State Fair, which includes a rodeo, live entertainment, car races
and an array of food vendors.
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