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Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center
Kittitas County Historical Museum
Clymer Museum of Art
Ellensburg Rodeo
Olmstead Place State Park
Gallery One Visual Art Center
Thrall & Dodge Winery
The Museum of Culture and Environment
Red's Fly Shop Fly Fishing Classes
Gard Vintners
Brightside Vintage Farm
Ellensburg Angler
Wing Central's Roadhouse Grill
Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park
Japanese Garden
Colockum Wildlife Area
Ellensburg Pasta Company
Umtanum Creek Canyon
Dick and Jane’s Spot
Snuggled in the beautiful Kittitas Valley and protected by the magnificent Cascade Range, Ellensburg is a charming town with a beautiful downtown full of historic, elegant 19th century buildings. Central Washington University gives the city a lively atmosphere with student events and cafes. On the first Friday of every month, the downtown turns into the Ellensburg First Friday Art Walk.
Plan ahead for these Ellensburg events:
- Ellensburg Rodeo from August 29 - September 1, 2025
- Ellensburg Winterhop Brewfest in February
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