Ellensburg bills itself as having small-town charm with all the amenities of the big city. And for a town of just more than 17,000, there’s more than enough going on in the summer for visitors across the state to enjoy in the Kittitas Valley. Along with fly-fishing, hiking, biking, river rafting and golf among the many...
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Historic downtown is hub to outdoor escapes Ellensburg is a relatively small town, population 17,409, centrally located in the heart of Washington in the Kittitas Valley. Its small-but-beautiful, historic downtown makes the visitor...
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Food reviewers often walk a fine line: We balance wanting to know information about the restaurant with having an authentic experience. If owners find out you’re with the paper, sometimes they want to give you free stuff, which...
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The Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fair take place each year over Labor Day weekend. The fair is a five day even held at the fairgrounds. It includes agricultural exhibits and competitions and a parade through downtown. The...
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It’s called Jazz in the Valley, but here’s the secret: The annual Ellensburg event is almost as much a blues festival as it is a jazz festival. It’s probably about a 60-40 split in favor of jazz, according to Larry...
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The Dakota Cafe in Ellensburg is one of my go-to spots whenever I’m in the area. Usually, it’s around lunch and I’m in town for an assignment. I’ll swing in and grab a Turkey Delight sandwich, which has turkey,...
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402 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg The bar’s classy but casual atmosphere and the daily happy hour specials draws a mix of students from nearby Central Washington University and older professionals looking to unwind after a day at...
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105 W. Third Ave., Ellensburg The Ellensburg dining institution dates back to the 1930s. While the restaurant still maintains its 1930s Art Deco style, the restaurant has changed with the times. One of the cafe’s biggest draws is...
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111 S. Pearl St., Ellensburg The restaurant, a former church building, offers items such as St. Benedict’s Eggs, an eggs benedict item with a hint of curry, and Heavenly Loaf, a garlic-cheese bread, that pay homage to fond...
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