Ellensburg, WA is a charming town with a beautiful downtown full of historic, elegant 19th century buildings. It has all the things you look for in a Washington small town – very walkable, a unique stay, fantastic food, wine, beer, lots of history, and day trip activities.
What to do: Make your weekend home in the charming city of Ellensburg. First up, expand your artistic awareness with a stop at the John Ford Clymer Museum and Gallery. The exhibits are dedicated to the work of Ellensburg-born artist, Clymer, who depicted the American West in his oil and charcoal drawings. You’ll also come across Clymer-inspired works and masterpieces by his contemporaries. If all those colorful pictures make you thirsty, make a stop at Gard Vintners tasting room for a full-bodied red or a light and airy white.
What not to miss: You don’t have to rough it in the wild to enjoy this region’s spectacular scenery. Simply buckle up and cruise along Washington State Route 10 for a scenic journey around Washington’s canyons and rivers.
