10 Essential Luxury Things to Do in the City of Yakima

We already know that we can find bits of luxury over on the westside in cities like Bellevue with Bellevue Square shops and in Seattle at U-Village in the University District, but what about here in the city of Yakima?

Take Time Out to Feel Like a VIP in Yakima

Even if you can't afford to live the high life, there are ways to make yourself feel like a VIP. I've lived in Yakima long enough to know where to go and what things to do to feel like a glam goddess. I partake of them in small doses from time to time.

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10 Ways to Treat Yourself to a Luxury Day in Yakima

From a James Beard Award-winning restaurant to a hilltop vineyard farmhouse tasting room and a luxury spa with a Temple Garden, Yakima has more ways to treat yourself to a VIP experience than you might think.

#10: Westwood Golf

This golf course driving range is posh. You can use Inrange radar tech to improve your swing or book one of the fancy new heated main floor bays or a bay upstairs that has a cool view. 6408 W Tieton Dr.

#9: The Capitol Theatre

Become a Capitol "Friend" to get special perks, like walking in the building on the "blue carpet" and getting special access to the Robertson Room which has its own private bar and light snacks! Address: 19 S 3rd St.

#8: Gretchen

This boutique shop is the most posh place in town to buy women's clothing. Address:  4001 Summitview Ave #18.

#7: Verdant

Why buy plants when you can buy fancy plants! While you're there, do some shopping for elegant home goods at Simply Crafted, then grab a cup of coffee and sit with a friend on one of the swanky sofas next to a sunlit window. Address:  4001 Summitview Ave Suite 22B.

#6: Larson Gallery

See curated gallery exhibits that exude luxury then grab a glass of wine made by students of the Vintner college at YVC Grandview, and on weekend nights hear live music. Address:  1606 W Nob Hill Blvd.

#5: Hotel Maison

This boutique hotel is now a part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. There is a historic Masonic Temple that you can explore upstairs on the 6th floor. Address:  321 E Yakima Ave.

@skinnyfatelvis0A quick tour of the Masonic Temple located in the Maison Hotel in Yakima, WA.♬ original sound - Andrew

#4: Ummelina Spa

One luxury experience locals love is the Group Experiences option at this downtown Yakima luxury spa retreat that has its own Temple Garden. Address:  399 E Yakima Ave Suite 183.

#3: Shopkeeper

Find seasonal fancy home decor for yourself or family and friends. They have a space inside for you to get your gifts fancy gift wrapped, too. Address: 3105 Summitview Ave.

#2: (It's a TIE!) Crafted and Provisions

When people want to feel the lap of luxury in Yakima, these two restaurants, Provisions and Crafted, are where they go eat and drink.

The owners at Crafted are James Beard Award-winning chefs. They use regionally-sourced ingredients, their farm-to-table menus are never the same, and reservations book up fast. Address:  22 N 1st St.

Provisions Restaurant + Market has an upscale locally-focused menu and and I love going there on date nights and special occasions. IT'S A VIBE, as the kids say. Address:  2710 Terrace Heights Dr.

#1: Wilridge Vineyard Farmhouse Tasting Room

It's worth the drive up and down the hill to reach this elegant tasting room inside a little farmhouse. I highly recommend the dessert wines because they pair well with charcuterie plates. Address:  102 Wilridge Way.

I will admit, I've done only 8 out of the 10 things on this list of Yakima luxury; it's on my bucket list to try Ummalina Spa this year and to book myself a room at Hotel Maison.

Here's me, sharing a few of my nostalgic thoughts about one of the Broadway shows that came to The Capitol a couple of years ago!