Ellensburg Travel Information
Located in the center of Washington State in beautiful Kittitas
Valley, historic Ellensburg is home to Central Washington University
as well as year-round recreational activities, excellent shopping and
dining, a variety of performing and visual arts, as well as numerous
events that are sure to keep you busy.
Whether you would like to spend just a day or an entire week in
Ellensburg, a wide range of accommodations are available including
wonderful motels, terrific bed and breakfast lodging, RV parks, and
campgrounds. The many lodging options that are available in
Ellensburg are sure to meet your budget and lifestyle.
Looking to dine while in Ellensburg? With more than 60
restaurants ranging from fast food to gourmet, you are sure to find
something to fill your appetite. Be sure to check out some of the
great cafés, bakeries, pubs and delis located in Ellensburg.
Outdoor recreation is plentiful in and around Ellensburg. The
beautiful Yakima River flows from Lake Keechelus through Cle Elum and
Ellensburg to Yakima. Plenty of sites are available for picnicking or
floating the river with tubes or rafts. While Ellensburg is beautiful
year-round, many people consider Fall and Winter to be the most
beautiful seasons in Ellensburg and the Kittitas Valley area. You are
sure to get perfect weather during the Fall with warm days and crisp
nights. This is allows for the year’s best opportunity for fishing,
mountain biking, hiking, hunting and other outdoor activities in
nearby Wenatchee National Forest. Whether you would like to go
snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or even just go for a long walk
through the high desert, January and February are ideal for Winter
activities.
Whether you are looking for outdoor recreation, shopping, dining,
or even a concert at Central Washington University, you are sure to
find what
you are looking for in Ellensburg.
Ellensburg, which is located approximately 110 miles east of
Seattle and 170 miles west of Spokane.
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