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Yakima is an American city in the southwest of Yakima County, Washington. The valley it's located in, the Yakima Valley, produces the best apples in the whole world. The soil is very fertile. 75 % of hops in the USA are grown in Yakima Valley. Due to the sunny weather of the state, the local developers have proclaimed it the 'Palm Springs of the Washington'. Yakima has an area of about 53.4 km square, 2.3% of which is water. It is 344,392 meters above sea-level. Yakima River is the life of the city as it is no. 1 source of irrigation. The river is used for fishing as well as fun and recreation. The weather is generally sunny. Snowfall is a common sight half the year. The total population of the city as per the 2000 stats is 84,685. The Interstate 82 is the prime way of reaching the city. Yakima also has an airport, McAllister Field, which accommodates several private planes along with the commercial ones.

The name originates from the Yakama Nation of Indians who were among the first residents of Yakima. When Lewis and Clark explored the area in 1805, and made their discovery of the rich local flora and fauna with fertile soil which lead to the rapid increase in the habilitation of the area. The influx of the inhabitants resulted in a conflict between the Yakama tribe and the inhabitants due to which caused the Yakama Indian War of 1855. Yakamas were thwarted and were and forced into the Yakama Indian Reservation. The city was named Yakima in 1918. Along with apples and hops, the major economic assets of the Yakima city are with a doubt its vineyards. There are over 40 wineries in the valley which work day in and day out to quench the thirst of millions of people. Almost about 11,000 ac are devoted for the wineries for this purpose. The local made wine is the kernel of all the big and small festivities locally and draws people from all over the world to be a part of this fun.

Culture, arts and history of Yakima are well-preserved in the Yakima Valley Museum. The museum organizes periodic based exhibitions related to the history of Yakima. Spread over 65,000 ft square, the museum treats the treasures of the Yakima Valley's rich cultural and historical heritage gently. The museum provides a magnified view of the ancient Indian life and their culture as well as the history of the local industry. Horse-drawn collection of the museum is definitely one in a million; an historical exhibit The Capital Theatre, the Seasons Performance Hall and the Westside's Warehouse Theater regularly bring the best of entertainment to the people of Yakima. One of the prime attractions of Yakima is the local botanical garden, the Yakima Area Arboretum. It has some of the rarest species of plants, both local and exotic. Central Washington State Fair, Four-Play Hockey, Yakima Farmer's Market, Fresh Hop Ale Festival, Yakima Folklife Festival, Tournament are annual events which draw much attention toward the city. Many a cities are famous for their alcoholic drinks, like Belgium's Beersel, but the fame of Yakima's cider lassoes thousands of tourists every year. Yakima tickets a guaranteed pleasure to your taste buds and for your love of wine. Mix that with a war-ridden history and you have a perfect recipe for a summer of arguments, which we love above everything else.