With roughly 300 days of sunshine per year there is no better place in the United States to live than Yakima Washington. Yakima is located in South Central Washington and is bordered by the stunning Cascade Mountains in one direction and the picturesque Yakima Valley in the other so there is obviously no shortage of lovely scenery in this idyllic location.

If you are lucky enough to call Yakima your home you will have access to endless entertainment options and activities all year round. The city is known for its exquisite natural surroundings so the camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing and cycling is some of the best in the country.

When you just want to relax you can hit Yakima’s Capitol Theatre, peruse the local museum or just sit on your balcony and sip a cup of coffee while you enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

Over the past few years more and more people have begun to move to Yakima to enjoy all that the city has to offer. These days the wine industry has also taken off in Yakima because of the rich soil and splendid growing conditions. If you purchase property in Yakima you might be even be blessed with a vineyard in your own backyard!

So if you’re sick of the big city hustle and bustle and you’re looking for a relaxing place to call home why not consider Yakima?