Yakima Valley Craft Beer Road Trip

Use this craft beer–focused itinerary as your starting point for a Yakima Valley beervacation.

Get Away to Hop Country USA

What Sets Yakima Apart as a Craft Beer Destination?

There is no other place in the U.S. where the hop-country and craft-beer experience feels quite like this, because the Yakima Valley is hop country USA. A beercation here brings you into one of the world’s most significant hop-growing regions. Local hop growers help keep the beer industry brewing, while Yakima Valley brewers turn that agricultural foundation into innovative pours.

Hop farming is at the heart of the region. Drawing inspiration from the fields, the Yakima Valley’s relaxed, inventive breweries create truly exceptional brews.

The Yakima Valley is world renown for our fertile volcanic infused soil, where we grow more than 75% of our nation's hops. Begin your visit at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center for additional information and help from one of our travel consultants as you map out your stops.

Craft Beer Weekend Day One

01 — Lunch at Snipes Mountain Restaurant & Tap House

905 Yakima Valley Hwy • Sunnyside, WA 98944
509-837-2739 • snipesmountain.com

Enjoy lodge-style dining alongside hand-crafted ales.

02 — Sample Flights at Varietal Beer Co.

416 E. Edison Ave • Sunnyside, WA 98944
509-515-2222 • varietalbeer.com

Try selections from an ever-changing taplist that highlights the best of Yakima Valley hops.

03 — Tour the American Hop Museum

22 S. B St. • Toppenish, WA 98948
509-865-46771 • americanhopmuseum.org

Discover the history of hops and learn why the Yakima Valley is the hop capital of the U.S.A.

04 — Dinner at Hoptown Pizza

2560 Donald Wapato Rd. • Wapato, WA 98951
509-952-4414 • hoptownpizza.com

Choose apple wood fired pizza finished with local hops, paired with local craft beverages. It’s hard to beat.

05 — Tasting Flights at Single Hill

102 N. Naches Ave. • Yakima, WA 98901
509-367-6756 • singlehillbrewing.com

Explore refreshing beers spanning classic styles and experimental brews.

06 — Spend the Night at a Downtown Yakima Hotel

Downtown Yakima

Rest up at a local Yakima hotel before the next day of exploring.

Craft Beer Weekend Day Two

01 — Hike the Cowiche Canyon Trail

cowichecanyon.org

Walk or bike the easy, flat route through Cowiche Canyon from the west trailhead. Visit the website for more challenging trails and wine tasting routes.

02 — Lunch and Brews at Cowiche Creek Brewing Co.

514 Thompson Rd • Cowiche, WA 98923
509-678-0324 • cowichecreekbrewing.com

Take in gorgeous Cowiche Valley views while sampling clean, crisp, refreshing brews bursting with Yakima Valley hops. The menu also features a great line-up of gourmet burgers and seasonal favorites.

03 — Build Your Rock-Climbing Skills at High Steppe Climbing Center

1015 E Lincoln Ave Suite 101 • Yakima, WA 98901
509-225-9011 • highsteppeclimbing.com

Climbing walls and a free-standing boulder welcome brand-new climbers, experienced veterans, and everyone in between.

04 — Visit Valley Brewing Co.

3215 River Rd • Yakima, WA 98902
509-945-5107 • valleybrewingco.com

Three best friends founded Valley Brewing with a passion for craft and a love for beer. Its microbrewery facility and tasting room feature experimental IPA's, sours and other varieties.

05 — Dinner at Outskirts Brewing Co.

707 Test Drive Lane • Selah, WA 98942
509-317-2179 • outskirtsbrewingco.com

Between Selah and Yakima, a century-old barn houses this rustic, refined restaurant, bar, brewery and taproom. Stop in for a quick bite and a beer, or settle in for surf and turf with a cocktail—the space has something for everyone.

06 — Visit 5th Line Brewing Before the Evening Ends

1015 E Lincoln Ave Ste 106 • Yakima, WA 98901
509-317-2179 • 5thlinebrewing.com

This family friendly, dog friendly, hockey themed brewery offers 14 beer taps along with a few WA wines and ciders.

Craft Beer Weekend Day Three

01 — Brunch at Caffe 11th Avenue

1003 West Yakima Avenue • Yakima, WA 98901
509-426-2808 • caffe11thavenue.comm

Breakfast is available all day and prepared with locally sourced ingredients for a fresh meal.

02 — Tasting at Tieton Cider Works

619 W. J St. • Yakima, WA 98901
tietonciderworks.com

Sample fresh-pressed ciders made from family grown fruit.

03 — Stop at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center

101 N Fair Ave • Yakima, WA 98901

Before heading home, visit the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center for Yakima themed gifts.