Location: Ellensburg
Top Things to do in Ellensburg
What to do and see in Ellensburg, Washington (WA): The Best Free Things to do
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. Irene Rhinehart Riverfront Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mamEllensburgWa
close to town and freeway, family friendly, great dog walk, easy walk of varying length, just the river loop or all the way to the picnic area and ponds. Good birds watching.
3. 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.
4. Whipsaw Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 286natec - Ellensburg, United States
Nice people own this place. Very good beer and the food from their food truck is great jay inslee is a doofus. Please support this brewery, they are doing great and always have a good crowd in the outdoor seating and they are 100% an American success story.
5. Wild Goose Casino
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
6. Dick and Jane's Spot
7. 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.
8. Clymer Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By WisconsinTraveler45 - Salem, United States
Several rooms of wonderful Western Art are featured at this street front museum. Mr. Clymer led a full life of art, military and rodeo activities. As a commercial artist, Clymer worked as a railroad publicist and Marine Corp newsman. His family life and friends are also included in his paintings and photographs. Everything you ever wanted to know about the famous Ellensburg Rodeo, will be outlined in this wonderful gallery/museum. Guest artists are on display in the first room on your right. mostly western and animal portraits. A large and well stocked gift shop is also on the premises,
9. The Tav
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
