Ellensburg, Washington ? the Scenic Hub of the Pacific Northwest  Home to Central Washington
University, Ellensburg, Washington hosts travelers visiting the Gorge Amphitheater, Grand
Coulee Dam, the famous Northwest cities of Leavenworth, Cashmere, Wenatchee, Yakima, and
Roslyn. Ellensburg is a great place to stay for a few days while visiting the Washington Wine
Country and the Yakima River, one of the best fly fishing rivers in the U. and great for
family rafting. Ellensburg has many bed and breakfasts and other lodging and a wonderful
variety of restaurants. The experience of Ellensburg, Washington and the "6 brick blocks" of
late Victorian buildings, erected after the tragic fire of 1889, includes museums, art
galleries, antique stores, jewelry stores, many locally owned unique clothing and gift stores,
and fine restaurants all located in antique buildings. Brick sidewalks, vintage lighting and
signage, plenty of free parking and beautiful parks and playgrounds set the ambiance of
Ellensburg. Ellensburg, Washington is like an oasis with rivers, lakes, streams and mature
shade trees on the "dry" side of the Cascade Mountains.   Historic Ellensburg, Washington, in
the Foothills of the American Alps  Ellensburg, Washington is geographically located in the
foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the "American Alps". Hiking in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
area is enchanting and the great thing about hiking from the Ellensburg side is that there are
far less cars in the trail head parking lots and far less people on the trails; AND far less
rain. One of these short hikes lead to Long's Pass, as you reach the top of the hill, majestic
Mt. Stuart is right in front of you, the entire mountain. You can see the base camp below at
the foot of the mountain, both sides and the top, all from the same vantage point. It is one
of the most beautiful sights in the world.   Ellensburg, Washington is located in the midst of
the Kittitas Valley.