Prosser, Washington Proposed Site of WAMM Northwest Fly-in
The following items are selected from a brochure published by the Prosser Visitor Information Center.
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ACCOMODATIONS
PROSSER MOTEL Quiet location on shaded grounds, picnic area, air conditioning, color cable TV, direct dial phones, restaurants nearby, pets allowed, kitchenettes available, all major credit cards accepted. BARN MOTOR INN Banquet facilities, outdoor pool, cable TV, gift shop, executive suites, handicapped room, coin laundry. 500 ft. from Prosser Airport. BEST WESTERN PROSSER INN Spacious rooms, recliner chairs. Executive suites corporate rooms and ADA compliant facilities. Guest rooms are predominantly non-smoking, and equipped with refrigerator and data port. Outdoor swimming pool and spa, and cable TV. Conference Room seating up to 80 people. RIVERS EDGE BED & BREAKFAST Nestled on the shore of the Yakima River. Three guest rooms with continental breakfast - by the day, week or month - kitchen and all utilities available. Wine tours available. By reservation only. BREWERY WHITSTRAN BREWING COMPANY Locally owned microbrewery & tasting room ESPRESSO COFFEE BRAKE ESPRESSO Located beside the Horse Heaven Truck Stop. Offering drive thru espresso, specialty cookies, muffins and cold drinks. RECREATION RIVER CITY TOURS Custom designed tours for small (6) to large groups (40+). The tours are designed around agriculture, wine, gourmet foods & history. GRAPE TREE EXPRESS Escorted wine tasting and agricultural tours. Relax and enjoy a day in the country with a designated driver while sampling fine wines and sightseeing. Group rates and customized tours available. Reservations recommended. BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Open all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years. General Store, Diorama, Parlour, Benton County Courthouse and School House comers, Space ship display of items to the moon and back, 37 Handmade wooden car models, gowns 1842-1920's. Camp Hanford history, slide program. 5,000 sq. ft. and 20,000 items. TAVERNS BERN'S TAVERN / THE ONE STOP One of the oldest establishments in the state. Try their famous Berns burger or any other item from the menu and treat yourself to a great meal. Over ISO Washington state wines for tasting and purchasing. Call for entertainment information. |
RESTAURANTS
PROSSER BURGER RANCH Homemade onion rings, deep fried asparagus in season. Over 15 flavors of fresh made milkshakes. SHY'S PIZZA CONNECTION Pizza, chicken, salad bar, ice cream. Tuesday nights all-you-can-eat buffet! BARN RESTAURANT, INC. Great breakfast, Hamburgers, Steaks, Seafood. Enjoy beer, local wines, and spirits in Dukes lounge. Pull tabs. THE BLUE GOOSE Mon-Sat 7am-9pm Sun. 7am-8pm JOSEPHINE'S RESTAURANT Most complimented restaurant in Eastern WA. Exceptionally good food at reasonable prices. Nightly specials, plus full menu. Home of the "Hot Chijock" Sandwich. Weekend entertainment. KENO'S KAFE & LOUNGE Down-home cooking. Large portions at an exceptional price. Breakfast all day. Daily Lunch specials. Karaoke-Fridays Saturday nights 9 to 1. EL CAPORAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT Fine Mexican cuisine. Cocktails, foreign and domestic beer, and wine. WINERIES YAKIMA RIVER WINERY A "RED" wine winery. Two educational events per year. A friendly welcome hour trademark. WILLOW CREST WINERY David & Katy Minick's welcome you to their tasting room situated amongst wine grapes in a renovated farmhouse. Picnic in the vineyard or visit the gift shop. HINZERLING WINERY The working cellar to taste wines with a member of the pioneering Wallace family. The winery produces 1,000 to 2,000 cases annually, including several small experimental lots from unusual varieties or styles in progress. CHINOOK WINES Prosser area winery producing high quality dry wines from Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.. Open for sampling and sales. Lovely shaded picnic area near the vineyard. KESTREL VINTNERS Production facility, tasting room, gift shop and on-site cheese shop. We participate in all YVWGA and CVWA events. |
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24 November, 2000
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agriculture at its best
Prosser is known for its superb agriculture. Farmers, orchardists, processors and winemakers take great pride in the products they craft from the abundant, farm-fresh products. a winemaker's paradise Prosser's rolling hills and lush countryside lie just north of the 46th parallel in the same latitude as the great French wine-producing areas. The long, warm summer days, cool nights and rich soil enable local farmers to grow some of the finest wine grapes in the world. Shortly after prohibition, scientists at Washington State University's Irrigated Agricultural Research and Extension Center began experimenting with grape growing. This facility, located on 200 acres north of Prosser, is the largest irrigated research center of its kind in the world. Today, 98 percent of Washington's wine grapes are grown near Prosser. The ability to grow premium wine grapes helped establish Prosser as the "birthplace of Washington's modern-day wine industry." Eight wineries, including the award-winning Hogue Cellars, are located in this area. Quaint wineries set among vineyards will welcome you in to sample world-class wines and invite you to enjoy the scenery and hospitality of the countryside. Each winery is as unique as the wine it produces. While touring wine country, you'll also want to stop at the shops of local specialty food producers, fresh farm markets and microbreweries. get away from the mall Prosser's downtown offers many unique shopping experiences including: clothing, jewelry, book, and antique stores. Stroll through town with old-fashioned light poles overhead and cobbled sidewalks underfoot then stop for a treat at the local drug store, where locals gather for lunch. Other attractions within a five minute walk include historic homes, Benton County Courthouse, Benton County Historical Museum and the Princess Theatre, complete with neon, sign and currently under reconstruction. make your plans early Plan ahead a bit and you can work a great community festival or special event into your itinerary. You can be one of 3,800 people who make the Prosser Wine and Food Fair an annual event during the second Saturday in August each year. Starting mid-afternoon, until well after sunset, you can sample products from wineries, microbreweries and local food purveyors. Prosser is also known for its annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally where as many as 35 balloonists lift-off over the Yakima River. The evening's Night Glow event lights up the area and provides an awesome sight for visitors of all ages. |
