• A float trip on the Yakima River with experienced fly fishing guides – fishing or sightseeing. This trip originates in the Yakima River just outside of Ellensburg and ends close to Yakima, after a float through the canyon. This is a very mild section of river, a pleasant float, and traverses a tree lined section of a series of dry ridges. The float trip is approximately $100 per person for 4 people. Limo transportation to/from Ellensburg can be arranged for approximately $75 per person for 4. This trip takes most of a day and would be good to combine with a three day vacation in the valley. Summer only.

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• A trip to the Goldendale Observatory (http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Goldendale%20Observatory&pageno=1) to look at the stars. This is a guided tour inside the Observatory. Every one has a chance to look through one of the largest telescopes of its type in the US. About 1 hour one way from the Inn – drive yourself or take a Limo for approximately $75 per person for 4, which would allow 2 hours at the observatory. This is a good trip for an evening after a casual day of wine tasting. In the limo, additional wine tasting is allowed – bring your favorite. A small fee is charged at the observatory – approximately $10.

• A growers tour of the Yellow Rose Nursery and their growing grounds and retail store. This nursery is one of the premier nurseries in the valley and has been providing area appropriate flowers, trees, and bushes for many years. You will learn about local growing conditions and landscaping options. The retail location has the largest collection of built in stone and rock fountains in the valley. The tour and transfers between retail and farm requires a minimum of 2 hours on site. Limo transportation is approximately $60 per person for 4. This trip can be scheduled for mid morning leaving time for a delicious lunch in Sunnyside at Snipes Mountain Brewery and Restaurant – a winner of the 2004 national beer making competition in Denver for their Sunnyside Pale Ale and their Porter. The brewery serves a great sample tray with a serving of 8 to 10 of their great beers. Lunches run $10 to $15, dinners $15 to $25.

• Take a side trip to see Stonehenge (http://englishriverwebsite.com/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/stonehenge.html) overlooking the Columbia River. Standing among these giant stones, an exact replica of the real Stonehenge in England is an inspirational sight. Imagine the meetings that might have occurred in the circle thousands of years ago. This trip, with a 30 minute allowance at the site, takes almost 3 hours total and for 4 would cost approximately $75 per person for limo transportation. This trip could be combined with a visit to several Columbia Gorge wineries that are within 20 to 30 minutes of Stonehenge. This would add an additional 2 to 3 hours and additional limo charges (approximately $50 per person for 4. The Maryhill Museum is right here also and can complete the day. This much of a trip might require a 3 day weekend vacation.

• Fort Simco and parade grounds in White Swan is a small town on the very edge of the Cascades west of the Comfort Inn in Zillah. It was one of the original settlements in the area and was once on the main route from Goldendale north to Yakima. Now the fort and facilities are open to the public and provide a great place for a picnic or walking tour.  (Approximately 35 miles)

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• Call (509) 829-3399 and ask about our ROMANCE PACKAGE which includes dinner, snacks, breakfast and more!
• Catered dinner at a local Winery with area wines. Bonair (http://www.bonairwine.com/), Silver Lake (http://www.silverlakewinery.com/) and several other of the local wineries have elegant dining spaces for rent. We can help with the arrangements.
• Tuscan Sands Restaurant – Great steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches.
• Whistling Jacks on Chinook Pass – a most amazing river front dining room with an elegant menu and a large regional wine list. The restaurant is about 1 hour from the Comfort Inn in the Cascades.
• Heritage Restaurant in Toppenish – The Yakama Nation built this restaurant with large windows facing the Cascade Mountains and in particular Mt. Adams, a very important mountain to the Yakama people. The restaurant specializes in Salmon and contains several entrees related to the Yakima heritage.
• Legends buffet in the casino at Toppenish – economical and you can gamble. The food is fine, the atmosphere very casino.
• Snipes Mountain Restaurant and Brewery in Sunnyside – Snipes makes their own beer and serves it with many fine dinners of pasta, steak, and fish. The pizza oven is wood fired and visible to the guests. The facility is a large lodge with wood beam ceilings and fireplaces.
• We have caterers that serve a group meal in our conference room for $15 to $30 per plate. Schedule your next special event at the Inn.

  Dinner cost plus transportation – limo available for transportation to sites away from the Inn at $25 per person for 4 people.

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• Call (509) 829-3399 and ask about our FAMILY FUN PACKAGE which includes pizza and fun at the Cherry Hill Family Fun Center.
• Take the family to the Dinosaur Park in Granger for lunch or play. Take yourself or your kids on a walking tour of the park where many of the dinosaurs are resting. This collection of life size dinosaurs has entertained thousands of youngsters in the area. These dinosaurs are climbable and on weekends, paddleboats can be rented to journey out to the floating dinosaur in the middle of a small park pond. Visiting the dinosaurs is free, the pictures are priceless. A trip to the park from the Inn is about a 1-1/2 hour round trip. The park and dinosaurs all throughout the city of Granger are not lit at night so this is a daytime trip. A good place for a picnic lunch. A dino-snack store in the park provides concessions of hot dogs, nachos, pop and frozen items. Limousine transportation from the Comfort Inn is approximately $25 per person for 4. When was the last time you impressed your kids with a limo ride.

• There are several direct consumer farms in the valley. The world famous Yakima Valley grows 75% of the hops in the world, half the apples in the state, almost all of the mint in the country, and has a salad greens community that keeps many of our local restaurants in produce. A Farm Direct Marketing Map is available for self guided tours, or a Limo tour can be arranged and can be provided. Jones farm has a short walking tour. This is a summer tour. Limo transportation for the agricultural exploration tour and a 3 to 4 hour tour with half a dozen stops will cost approximately $75. The farms do not have entry fees but do appreciate purchases.

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• Call (509) 829-3399 and ask about our STAY AND PLAY PACKAGE which includes a meal and a $25 match play coupon at the Tuscan Sands Casino.
• Legends Casino (http://www.yakamalegends.com/) for night time entertainment, gambling, and a buffet. The largest collection of slot machines in the region. The casino brings in entertainers frequently – check schedules.

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• Call (509) 829-3399 and ask about of FAMILY FUN PACKAGE which includes miniature golf and pizza at the Cherry Hill Family Golf Course & Fun Center. (http://www.cherryhillrecreation.com)
• There are a number of golf courses in our neighborhood –  all within 30 minutes. The closest are Mt Adams golf course south of Toppenish on Highway 97, and Cherry Hill Family fun center (a 9 hole course with a driving range and miniature golf and a nice pizza restaurant) just outside Granger.

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• Hop Museum in Toppenish – shows the history of the hop industry in the Valley. Over 75% of the worlds hops come from the Yakima Valley – come see how it is done. http://www.americanhopmuseum.org

• Yakama Nation Museum in Toppenish – The earliest inhabitants of the Valley depended on the mountains and the animals of the area. The Yakima Nation people have an informative collection of historical pieces and present it with their philosophy of life. http://www.yakamamuseum.com/

• Maryhill Museum – A collection of art and historical pieces collected by early settler and businessman Sam Hill for his wife Mary. http://www.maryhillmuseum.org

  Each of these options could be done with a map and go on your own, or meet a limo at the Inn for a round trip. Minimum 4 people to cover cost of limo. Figure 2-1/2 hours for Yakima, 2 hours for the Toppenish, and 3-1/2 for Maryhill. Limo cost for 4 would be approximately $50/each for Yakima, $40 for Toppenish, and $80 for Maryhill.

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• Christmas light tour of Yakima in a Limo, Christmas lights on wheels in Sunnyside. These seasonal tours provide a festive holiday mood and are fun for families or groups of friends.

• Pumpkin festival at Schell farms. An October pumpkin farm opens it doors for a small entry fee and provides a fall outing. A trip to the farm takes a couple hours and is only 10 minutes from the Comfort Inn.

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• A tour of the milk processing plant in Sunnyside and their Dairy Fair shop. In addition to the world famous wine grapes of the valley, the Yakima Valley has some of the states largest and most productive dairies. Many of these dairies market their milk to the Sunnyside Darigold plant. This plant has a great tour of their milk processing facility. A gift shop at the end of the tour has many “cow” souvenirs. There is no fee for the tour. Limo transportation would cost approximately $40 per person from the Comfort Inn for 4.

• Take the Bickleton blue bird tour (http://bluebirds.bickleton.org/). The good citizens of Bickleton decided to create a blue bird sanctuary by putting up literally hundreds of blue bird houses with circular openings just right for bluebirds. The boxes must be cleaned every year to encourage the blue birds to return so the community has a substantial investment in these birds. Driving the main street through town and the surrounding countryside you will first see the boxes, but as you continue to look you will start to see bluebirds. Eventually you will discover that the bluebirds are everywhere. Stop at the Bickleton Ice Cream store for a hard packed sundae and buy a blue bird souvenir. See the largest carousel in the northwest at the Bickleton Park. This is a great road trip and requires 3 to 4 hours from the Inn. Limo transportation for this outing would be approximately $70 per person for 4.

• There are several direct consumer farms in the valley. The world famous Yakima Valley grows 75% of the hops in the world, half the apples in the state, almost all of the mint in the country, and has a salad greens community that keeps many of our local restaurants in produce. A Farm Direct Marketing Map is available for self guided tours, or a Limo tour can be arranged and can be provided. Jones farm has a short walking tour. This is a summer tour. Limo transportation for the agricultural exploration tour and a 3 to 4 hour tour with half a dozen stops will cost approximately $75. The farms do not have entry fees but do appreciate purchases.

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