- The list below includes 8 free or cheap things to do in or near Ellensburg, Washington, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Breweries, Arts & Crafts Classes and Art Museum.
- From Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park to Ellensburg KOA, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ellensburg.
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An independent, retro-styled movie theater that shows a combination of first-run Hollywood movies and independent, art house, and foreign films, Yakima Cinema offers a variety of specials and discounts. It also serves an array of refreshments.
26.2 Miles
Located within the Cowiche Conservatory is the Cowiche Canyon Trail. It is 3.03 miles long and relatively flat, allowing for bikers, horseback riders, snowshoers, and skiers as well as hikers.
26.9 Miles
The Uplands Trail of Cowiche Canyon is a 1.5-mile hiking trail that offers a 360-degree view of the valley and surrounding hilltops. The trail has opportunities for mountain biking and running.
27.0 Miles
At Yakima Valley Visitors Center, visitors can learn about the region's attractions and community events. The visitor center staff provides visitors with brochures and trip planning tips for things to do in the area.
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S. 3rd Street & East Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
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Open on Sundays from May through October, Yakima Farmers Market offers fresh produce as well as local crafts and specialty products. The market also has activities for children, features live music and is dog-friendly.
27.4 Miles
The Orion Cinema offers first-run movie screenings that can be enjoyed in plush captain's chairs. Adult visitors can purchases both fresh food and cold beers at this location, which also replays classic movies.
27.4 Miles
The Chalet Palace Ice Rink is a skating rink that features a synthetic ice surface that provides the skating experience of real ice without as much cold and moisture. The rink offers skate rentals, as well.
27.5 Miles
Umtanum Creek Recreation Area is a nature area offering a hiking trail through Yakima canyon. The trail is populated by wildflowers, aspen, cottonwood, beaver dams, and a timeworn apple orchard.
27.9 Miles
The Yakima Valley Museum offers many different exhibits and activities, including the ongoing Japanese Pioneers of Yakima Valley and Children's Story Time. There are also several available tours, a gift shop, and a soda fountain.
27.9 Miles
Open during the summer season, Franklin Pool offers the community recreational swim sessions with a two story water slide. The pool also hosts learn to swim and water fitness classes.