Location: Ellensburg
Top Things to do in Ellensburg
Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ellensburg, Washington (WA)
Ellensburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The population was 19,786 in a 2016 census estimate. Ellensburg is located just east of the Cascade Range on Interstate 90 and is known as the most centrally located city in the state. Ellensburg is the home of Central Washington University (CWU).
Restaurants in Ellensburg
1. Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Due to the heightened level of caution regarding Coronavirus, the Renewable Energy Center will remain closed for the duration of 2020, however visitors can continue to explore the outdoor exhibits. Recreation at Wild Horse with a current Recreation Access Permit will be allowed starting May 5th. Permits can be filled out online. With the safety of our staff and visitors in mind, we have made the difficult decision to keep the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center closed for the remainder of 2020. Visitors can still explore the exhibits outside of the visitor center, or fill out a free access permit on our website, if they want to recreate on the property.
Reviewed By annh867 - Shoreline, United States
You've seen the Wild Horse monument and may even have stopped when driving along I-90. You've seen the wind turbines from afar. But this visitor center is a chance to see them up close and learn about our great state taking advantage of wind and solar energy. I went for a conference at the visitor center (free for groups and centrally located for a state meeting!) but was able to take breaks to tour the facility, view the grandiose turbines up close, and view Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens from a distance If you have a spare hour between eastern and western Washington, I highly recommend this free informative visitor center stop.
2. Iron Horse Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By brysonfico - Ellensburg, United States
Great beer and appetizers - Death Irish was awesome. I can't wait to go back and try their other offerings.
3. Kittitas County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Housed in the historic 1889 Cadwell Building, the Kittitas County Historical Museum features many exhibits for the public to enjoy, spanning the history of Kittitas County from the distant past to the modern day. Exhibit highlights include Native American beadwork and basketry; local pioneers and families; county-wide businesses; military service; farming; mining and logging; geological specimens; and much more. Organization founded in September 1961, and first museum opened May 1962. Moved to the Cadwell Building in 1974 and opened that location in June 1975.
Reviewed By SrTourer31
We were surprised to find this spacious, well maintained museum in Ellensburg. Many of the exhibits are in glass cases which were spotless. Of special interest was the lighted neon sign exhibit, the linotype and other printing machines, and the geodes and blue agates. Well worth the time to visit this museum.
4. Olmstead Place State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By SweetSusy - Ephrata, United States
We've passed this 100 times on the freeway and always said we should stop. So glad we did! Great house with wonderful grounds. Super good story behind it too! Definitely worth the visit!
5. Dick and Jane's Spot
6. Umtanum Canyon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By hollyp519 - Ellensburg, United States
Beautiful day. Not a strenuous hike, and nice trail. Be wary of rattlesnakes - there were 2 sunning themselves but left when we approached.
