| Hal Homes Center: |
| View a permanent collection of historical photographs of Ellensburg as well as revolving installments. 201 N. Ruby St. 509-962-7240 |
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| Kittitas County Historical Museum |
| Featuring the largest doll collection this side of the mountains. 114 E 3rd Ave. 509-925-3778 |
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| JAZZ IN THE VALLEY: |
| Last Weekend in July. More than 20 bands in nine intimate venues - all in historic surroundings in sun-drenched Central Washington. Bring the family - all venues welcome children. For information, call 509-925-3137 |
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| RODEO |
| The Ellensburg Rodeo has earned its place among the best in the Professsional Rodeo lineup. Combine that with the old-fashioned attractions of a county fair and it is easy to see why this annual Labor Day weekend event has become Washington’s premier family weekend. 800-637-2444 |
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| MOMENTS TO REMEMBER - A CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS |
| Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Holiday parade, carolers and thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the winter night in historic downtown |
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| OLMSTEAD PLACE STATE PARK |
| Located four miles east of Ellensburg, the park is a heritage site that celebrates the legacy of the family farm. The original log cabin and pioneer barns are furnished with authentic materials from 1875 to 1890 when the Olmstead family occupied the farm.
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| YAKIMA RIVER |
| The winding river provides a beautiful and serene place to enjoy a picnic, float a raft, fly fish or simply listen to the birds who rent on its shore. There are seven access points and 19 miles of accessible water. |
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| MANASTASH LAKE |
| This is a 4.4 mile moderate hike that winds along the shore of Lost Lake before climbing a plateau to Manastash Lake. |
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| SNOWMOBILING/CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING |
| Green-Canyon Naneum-Wilson Trail; Umtanum Creek; Red Top; Watt Canyon; Lion Rock |
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