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Wineries, orchards, sweeping vistas - you'll see that and more on Zillah's Fruit Loop Tour.
Some of the most beautiful views of the Valley can be seen from the gently sloping hills north and east of Zillah.
A few years ago, Zillah Mayor Gary Clark, a local businessman and former president of the chamber of commerce, came up with the idea of a looping tour of the area so that visitors could see the sights, visit some of the local wineries, learn about some of the local landmarks, see the fruit orchards, and enjoy the sweeping, panoramic views of the Valley from the heights.
He coined the term “Fruit Loop” and the tour was developed, with the cooperation of the Zillah Chamber of Commerce, the city, and others.
The views are especially beautiful during the spring blossoming season, but are gorgeous any time of the year, because at the higher elevations, you can see the lush, green Valley in almost its entirety.
Shortly after the turn of the century, when both railroads and irrigation systems were first being established in the Yakima Valley, the town of Zillah was born.
Developer Walter Granger became entranced by the beauty of the 17-year-old daughter of T. F. Oakes, the president of Northern Pacific Railroad. He asked if he could name the new township after young Zillah. Oakes gave his permission and the town got its name.
Over the years, the area in and around Zillah developed and grew. Agriculture became the mainstay, and beautiful farms, orchards, and vineyards have been created by the people who settled here. The winery business followed naturally. Download the Brochure
Some of the most beautiful views of the Valley can be seen from the gently sloping hills north and east of Zillah.
A few years ago, Zillah Mayor Gary Clark, a local businessman and former president of the chamber of commerce, came up with the idea of a looping tour of the area so that visitors could see the sights, visit some of the local wineries, learn about some of the local landmarks, see the fruit orchards, and enjoy the sweeping, panoramic views of the Valley from the heights.
He coined the term “Fruit Loop” and the tour was developed, with the cooperation of the Zillah Chamber of Commerce, the city, and others.
The views are especially beautiful during the spring blossoming season, but are gorgeous any time of the year, because at the higher elevations, you can see the lush, green Valley in almost its entirety.
Shortly after the turn of the century, when both railroads and irrigation systems were first being established in the Yakima Valley, the town of Zillah was born.
Developer Walter Granger became entranced by the beauty of the 17-year-old daughter of T. F. Oakes, the president of Northern Pacific Railroad. He asked if he could name the new township after young Zillah. Oakes gave his permission and the town got its name.
Over the years, the area in and around Zillah developed and grew. Agriculture became the mainstay, and beautiful farms, orchards, and vineyards have been created by the people who settled here. The winery business followed naturally. Download the Brochure
