What is the most important thing about choosing a place to live, when considering the location of the property? For some, it’s a great selection of schools. For others, it’s lush, green outdoor spaces. But for many, it’s a healthy offering of entertainment options because let’s face it: As much as we know you’ll love spending time at home in The Meadows, we know it’s equally important to find the best entertainment near rentals in Ellensburg. So, we’re highlighting some of our favorites, all less than a 20-minute drive away.
 
Clymer Museum of Art
 
About 5 minutes due south you’ll find this fantastic niche museum, dedicated to the preservation of the memory of John Clymer, a painter, and illustrator born in Ellensburg. The two main themes of Clymer’s work includes nature and the American West. In addition to the permanent Clymer works, there are constantly rotating special exhibits, so you’ll have plenty of reason to come back often.
 
Wild Goose Casino
 
Drive 10 minutes west and you can find out if Lady Luck is on your side at this casino. Outside, the unassuming building looks as though it could be the home of a department store. Inside is a different story. It’s full of Vegas-style games, including Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, 3-card poker, and more. They even host poker tournaments, if you fancy yourself an expert player. (Don’t forget to bring your best pair of mirrored sunnies.)
 
Thrall Dodge Winery
 
In the next town over — but just a 15-minute drive east — is the area’s oldest-running winery, set against the stunning backdrop of Kittitas Valley and Stuart Mountain Range. The winery is worth a visit for the views, but a few minutes’ drive from it is where you find the reason we all visit these places: the tasting room. Open Wednesday–Sunday, you can enjoy flights of syrah, merlot, chardonnay, and more. And just so it doesn’t all go to your head, there are bites you can order up to nibble on as you sip.
 
Hidden Treasures Flea Market Mall
 
About five minutes south is this mecca of all things random. Come here if your idea of a wonderful afternoon is perusing a random assortment of gently used items, antiques, and even the occasional new product.
 
We’ve barely even scratched the surface here, but as you can see, there is plenty of entertainment near rentals in Ellensburg, no matter what it is you seek to entertain yourself. Contact us today for more information!