Kittitas County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in Kittitas County

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Ellensburg
Known for Universities, Coffee and Hiking
Get away to Ellensburg! Enjoy the university life, cafes and fishing.

Reasons to visit

  • Central Washington University
  • Boulder Cave Trail
  • Kittitas County Historical Museum
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Snoqualmie Pass
Known for Skiing, Family-friendly and Mountains
Its winter sports are the main lure of this enchanting village, but opportunities to enjoy the area’s gorgeous landscape abound in all seasons.

Reasons to visit

  • Summit at Snoqualmie Summit Central
  • Summit at Snoqualmie Summit East
  • Lake Keechelus Trailhead
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Cle Elum
Known for Golf, Hiking and Swimming
Get away to quaint Cle Elum! Enjoy the culture, monuments and snowmobile riding.

Reasons to visit

  • Washington State Horse Park
  • Centennial Park
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Easton
Known for Natural parks
Escape to Easton! Enjoy its parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Easton State Park
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Vantage
Head to sights like Columbia River and Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Interpretive Center as you discover Vantage.
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Thorp
Known for Historical
Explore Thorp: its history and more!
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Stay near popular Kittitas County attractions

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Central Washington University

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Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Central Washington University during your travels in Ellensburg. Discover the area's cafes or seek out the hiking trails.
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