Tieton, Washington, lies to the west of Yakima, 15 miles away. The town has been making an effort as a community to help the economy by fostering the growth of local businesses and resources. In addition, the Mighty Tieton project encourages artisan fields. The creativity of Tieton makes it a great place to visit.
For a quiet getaway, consider staying at El Nido. The collection of cabins provides lodging without hearing your neighbors at all hours. Each room also comes equipped with a kitchenette. The quiet is a perk, but this does limit available amenities. Still, the cabins are just a block away from the Mighty Tieton warehouse. Mighty Tieton is a project designed to support the city of Tieton through artisan businesses. As a result, Tieton constantly draws in visitors who work in creative fields. Mighty Tieton has artists’ studios, a print-making studio, goat cheese creamery, even a kite producing studio. Visitors staying at El Nido are encouraged to stop by the Paper Hammer Studio on their visit. The studio houses the book shop and gift store for many Mighty Tieton products.
The Natchez Hotel, located 4 miles away in Naches, Washington, is a small hotel with six suites for guests. Next door to the Natchez Hotel is the Sticky Fingers Café, a perfect place to grab breakfast before heading to one of Tieton’s special events. Try Art in the Park, a fun opportunity to encourage kids at creative arts projects in the summer months. The inspiration doesn’t stop with the younger generation. Join in LitFuse, an annual convention for poets to collaborate and find new inspiration. Take a break from an event to enjoy lunch with a burger at Vickie’s Tieton Café.
Visitors can also stay at the Apple Country Bed & Breakfast, set in the center of some of Washington’s famous apple orchards. Offering a choice of rooms or a small cottage, the Apple Country Bed & Breakfast offers an intimate vacation stay. While visiting, be sure to take advantage of the many outdoor activities. In the winter, guests can follow cross-country ski trails or snowshoe trails while the summer offers canoeing and white water rafting. Looking for a more relaxed visit? Take a tour of a local winery, then bring back a bottle to enjoy on the porch swing at the Apple Country Bed & Breakfast.
To truly enjoy the outdoors of Tieton, consider a camping trip. There are several local campgrounds in the Tieton area, the nearest being the Naches Wonderland Camper Association. Fishing and hiking are popular and there is a 15-mile bike tour worth trying out. If taking the bike tour, stop at Santos Panderia in Tieton for some treats to eat in Tieton Park for a picnic.
