Events &
Venues
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Event
The Ellensburg Rodeo
One of America's top ten professional rodeos on Labor Day weekend.
18m
Events
Gorge Amphitheatre
Best outdoor venue in the PNW. Check to see what's going on during your stay.
1h
Venue
The Cattle Barn
Unique rustic wedding experience nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Cascade Mountains.
20m
Golf
Fishing &
Watersports
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River Rafting
Rill Adventures
Guided river rafting, Fly fishing tours, and Equipment rentals.
30m
Horseback Riding
& Museums
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Horseback Riding
Three Peaks Outfitters
Horseback riding, Wilderness trips, Hunting, and Sleigh rides.
24m
Museum
Kittitas County Historical Museum
Collections of local history.
Sun: Closed; M-S: 10am-4pm
17m
Museums & Galleries
CWU’s Museum of Culture and Environment
Central Washington's University Museum.
Sun-T: Closed; W-S: 10am-4pm
17m
Museums & Galleries
Clymer Museum of Art
First Friday Art Walks
S&M: Closed; T-F: 11am-5pm; Sat: 11am-3pm
17m
Museums & Galleries
Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
Preserving the history and traditions of the Ellensburg rodeo.
S&M: Closed; T-F: 11am-5pm; Sat: 10am-3pm
17m
Museums & Galleries
Gallery One: Visual Arts Center
Art exabits, classes, and community.
M: Closed; T-F: 12pm-5pm; S: 10am-4pm; Sun: 12pm-4pm
17m
Scenic drives
& Viewpoints
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Scenic Drives
The Teanaway
Scenic drive of the Teanaway, go back the way you came or return on highway 97.
45m
Scenic Viewpoints
Helen McCabe State Park
A small wayside park at the entrance to the Yakima Canyon Scenic byway.
25m
Scenic Viewpoints
Manastash Vista Point - Eastbound
Breathtaking view of the valley and surrounding mountains.
25m
Scenic Viewpoints
Olmstead State Park
221-acre day-use park on an original 1875 pioneer homestead.
25m
Hiking Trails
& Winter rec-areas
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Trail
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
One of many trailheads on the Iron Horse Trail / John Wayne Trail
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Trail
Umtanum Creek Canyon
Park at the Umtanum Creek recreation and enjoy the beautiful tails.
3 mi
Trail
Westberg and Boy Scout Loop
A moderately challenging route that is less popular.
3.9 mi
Trail
Manastash Ridge Trailhead
Moderately challenging route that is a very popular for birding, hiking, and horseback riding.
3.6 mi
Shops &
Outfitters
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Stop & Shop
Happy’s Market
Great pit stop with a wonderful selection of PNW brews and bubblies.
Sun-Th: 6am-9pm; F&S: 6am-10pm
15m
Shops & Outfitters
Mountain High Sports
Quality recreational gear, apparel, and footwear.
M-S: 10am-5pm; Sun: 12am-4pm
17m
Shops & Outfitters
House of Hart Boutique
A fashion and faith driven boutique community.
S&M: Closed; T-F: 11am-6pm; S:10am-5pm
18m
Shops & Outfitters
Arnold’s Ranch & Home
True Value Hardware store.
M-S: 7am-5:30pm; Sun: 9am-4pm
17m
Shops & Outfitters
Flirt
Quality women's clothing shop.
M-F: 11am-6pm; S:11am-5pm; Sun: 11am-4pm
