Restaurants

Yakima Steak Company, 221 W Yakima Ave; walking distance

Cowiche Canyon Kitchen, 202 E Yakima Ave; walking distance

11th Avenue Café, 1003 W Yakima Ave (breakfast/lunch); walking distance

Provisions, 2710 Terrace Heights Dr; 5 min drive

Crafted Yakima, 22 North First St; walking distance

2nd Street Grill, 28 North Second St; walking distance

Waterfire, 4000 Creekside Loop; 10 min drive

Events

Friday the 4th. Dave Matthews Band concert at The Gorge. He has played here every Labor Day weekend for 23 consecutive years. A short 1:15 drive down to the Columbia River Gorge for an unforgettable evening. We will have several RVs and the like there for pre-festivities. The concert usually begins right after a stunning sunset over the Gorge. We will handle getting a block of tickets for those interested. PLEASE RSVP ASAP

Friday the 4th. People not going to the show or arriving later are free to come up to DoodleVines at their leisure for food, music, Karaoke, trivia, bonfire, and fun.

Saturday the 5th. Hiking in Cowiche Canyon. Directly behind our property a beautiful hike down into the canyon and back. Through vineyards with views of Mt Adams and Mt Rainier (on a good day). We will probably leave pretty early in the morning to beat the heat.

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Saturday the 5th. Wine tasting tours in Yakima Valley. Pre-arranged tour of vineyards and wineries in the valley offering a nice mix of white, red, and sparkling wines. Transportation by bus from Doodle Vines provided.

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Saturday the 5th. Vineyard tour in the Naches Heights AVA. Take a tour with our third-generation viognier Phil Cline through several of his premier vineyards in the area. Learn all about the grapes, terroir, and climate from one of the region’s foremost experts. Transportation by bus from Doodle Vines provided. Let us know if you are interested in this event...

Saturday September 5th. River Float Trip. Enjoy a relaxing float trip down the river and see some of the amazing canyon views!

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Saturday the 5th. All are invited to join us at DoodleVines for an 80s party in honor of our guests. Festivities start at 5PM. Food provided by D’Lish Catering, Yakima’s #1 caterer, courtesy of Lisa and Garrett Duffield. The Sh80s, Seattle’s hottest 80’s experience, will play all night; wear your favorite 80’s garb and prepare to dance the night away under the stars!!! Shuttle from hotels to DoodleVines and back provided all evening so guests can enjoy themselves.

Sunday the 6th. Wedding ceremony at 5PM. Dinner and dancing afterwards with DJ….. Food provided by The Fat Pastor, Shawn Niles, local celebrity chef featured on Master Chef. Shuttle from hotels to DoodleVines and back provided all evening so guests can enjoy themselves.

Things to do on your own

Mt Rainier National Park is about 90 min from Yakima by car, though it can take an extra hour to get from the entrance to Paradise. September is the absolute best time to hike and tour the area. Plan on this being an all-day adventure.

The Yakima River/Canyon is one of the country’s best fly-fishing spots. Experienced anglers can drop a line in on your own or arrange a float trip tour with Red’s Canyon, about a half hour drive up the canyon from Yakima.

It’s not all about wine either. 70% of all the hops in the United States are grown in the Yakima Valley and there are numerous award-winning breweries here in the region: BaleBreaker, Cowiche Canyon, and Varietal to name a few. We’d be happy to help beer lovers arrange tours of these great places.