Ellensburg is located in central Washington, in the Kittitas Valley, and home to Central Washington University. Ellensburg is a vibrant city that was once under consideration for the Washington State Capital.
There is much to do in Ellensburg, the city houses the Glue Gallery, The Clymer Museum and Gallery One which all display both local and national artists. Also, many tourists are drawn to one of the three large annual events the city holds; the Ellensburg Rodeo, the Jazz in the Valley music event, and Paint Ellensburg.
For outdoor enthusiasts there is plenty to do in Kittitas Valley including; hiking, river rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Come visit Ellensburg today!
Things to do in Ellensburg
Children's Activity Museum
The museum offers many interactive displays for children, including a science lab, children's fire truck, art room and children's grocery store. There is also a play area for children under two. Call (509) 925-6789 for more information.
400 N. Main, Ellensburg, WA
Clymer Museum of Art
Whisk yourself back to a time and place where the wild frontier was teeming with the simplicity of life and the pioneering spirit. The Clymer Museum of Art showcases that spirit through the unforgettable career of the late Ellensburg artist, John Ford Clymer whose historically accurate illustrations have captured the true essence of early Western America. Call (509) 962-6416 for more information.
416 North Pearl Street, Ellensburg, WA
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Ginkgo Petrified Forest is a registered national natural landmark. It is regarded as one of the most unusual fossil forests in the world Call (360) 902-8844 for more information.
Japanese Gardens
Central's Japanese Garden, designed by renowned landscape architect Masa Muzano (Lake Oswego, Oregon), combines the natural beauty of the Kittitas Valley with a traditional Japanese flavor. Open daily 6 am - 6 pm. Closed during winter season. Call (509) 963-1111 for more information.
400 E. 8th Avenue, Ellensburg, WA
Kittitas County Historical Museum
KCHM houses many permanent collections and exhibits including the Mires Glass Plate Negative Collection, Historic Photograph and Slide Collection, Oral History Collection, Automobile Collection, Antique Doll and Buggy Collection, Native American Bag and Basket Collection, Military History, Early Business and the Clothing and Textile Collection. Call (509) 925-3778 for more information.
114 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA
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