Ellensburg Travel Guide

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      A view of Ellensburg from the SouthEast
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Things to Do  

Attend a “Chimposium”

Attend a “Chimposium”, Ellensburg

 JetlagCity Says:  Chimposiums are the 1-hour educational workshops offered to the public by the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI), at Central Washington University. They cost $10. A graduate student from the university led the workshop we attended. She told us about how one... 

Lion's Rock and surroundings

Lion's Rock and surroundings, Ellensburg

 JAFA-Rease Says:  Lion's Rock is located just north of Ellensburg. It's has a nice little camping area, offers lots of hiking opportunities and provides an excellent view of Mount Rainier on clear days. 

Hotels  

The Inn at Goose Creek

 1 Review and 144 Opinions  This was one of the most incredible places we've stayed...... personal touch with sweet owners ... 

Restaurants  

Sazon: Dont miss the great food!

Sazon: Dont miss the great food!, Ellensburg

 Weston_Girl Says:  The Restaurant is based off globally inspried dinning. The best place we ate at in Ellensburg. Everyone in my party loved the meal. The food was great. Everyone there was very nice. Made us feel very welcome there. Would go back there in a heartbeat. 

Valley Cafe: Not What You'd Expect in Cow Town

Valley Cafe: Not What You'd Expect in Cow Town, Ellensburg

 JetlagCity Says:  Valley Cafe has been described as the best restaurant in Ellensburg. I don't doubt it - our food was just wonderful. When I was here for lunch they had several pastas, salads, and soups on the menu. Their wine selection was also quite nice. At dinner they also usually... 

Nightlife  

The Tav: Neighborhood Pub

The Tav: Neighborhood Pub, Ellensburg

 hoofhearted Says:  Actually went here for lunch! But, The Tav is the place to go on a Friday/Saturday to meet friends, shoot pool and drink beer!! Most well known watering hole among professionals, students, working stiffs, moms, tourists, etc. Come as you are... 

Transportation  

The best way to get to...

The best way to get to..., Ellensburg

 mearsk Says:  The best way to get to Ellensburg is on the interstates that intersect here. If you are coming from Seattle, hop on I-90 East. From Spokane, hop on I-90 West. Or from the south get on I-82 and head on over the hills.Ellensburg is fairly easy to get around. Just get on main... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Hold onto your hat!

Hold onto your hat!, Ellensburg

 JAFA-Rease Says:  Ellensburg is nearly always very windy. The sign was setup as a joke which isn't really a joke. In the winter the wind cuts right through you. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Like wine?

Like wine?, Ellensburg

 lar-n-me Says:  Visit the Washington Wine Country near Yakima, 35 miles to the south with tasting rooms for Washington Wines. The wineries of the Yakima Wine Country are becoming increasingly renowned for their red wines. Washington Wine Facts * Ranks 2nd nationally in premium wine... 

Grand concerts

Grand concerts, Ellensburg

 lar-n-me Says:  The Gorge Amphitheater is a popular place for outdoor concerts, located among the vineyards in Central Washington just off Interstate 90 close to the town of George. The amphitheater is on the cliffs overlooking the Columbia River gorge. 40 minutes from Ellensburg.gorge... 

Head on down Canyon road and...

Head on down Canyon road and..., Ellensburg

 mearsk Says:  Head on down Canyon road and take a trip through the Yakima River Canyon. It is a nice road trip that deposits you in Selah, WA. It's a beautiful drive, especially in the spring and summer. 

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 Head on down Canyon road and take a trip through the Yakima River Canyon. It is a nice road trip that deposits you in Selah, WA. It's a beautiful drive,... 

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The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute

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 The reason for this little Ellensburg page is to tell you about a really cool place called the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI). It’s certainly NOT what Ellensburg is most known... 

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Ellensburg - Known for CWU and the Rodeo

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 Ellensburg is a nice little city nestled in the foothills of the Cascade mountains. It is know primarily for it's annual rodeo and Central Washington University (CWU). The city has 3 police stations... 

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Quaint & Pretty

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 We only stayed in Ellensburg a couple of nights..... but it's still at the top of my list of great experiences/lodging. 

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mearsk's Ellensburg Page

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 Ellensburg is a small college town nestled in the middle of the Kittitas Valley. It is the home of Central Washington University. It is a town that has quite a few visitor attractions. 

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The berg of Ellen

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 Lots of info on this small Central Washington town. I grew up 30 miles from here and went to college at C.W.U. in Ellensburg. More later... 

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