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Welcome to Cle Elum

Where the past is always present.

Cle Elum began as a rugged mining and logging town high on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in Washington. The wood harvested here built the booming cities to the west. Today, the forest is our playground where we hike, bike, snowmobile, and cross-country ski. Our swift rushing streams inspired our name and, along with our mountain lakes, provide us places to fish, swim and float.

Our downtown is a nostalgic look at roadside America. First Street brings back memories of days when fast food was not so bland and the landscape not so routine. An over 100-year old bakery, locally owned restaurants, classic motels and carefully stocked shops line the road.

We look to the future with great plans to preserve the best of this authentic place. Our aim is to always hold onto our past and share it with our guests for years to come. Come visit us today and enjoy a charming walking district that connects our past with our future, provides opportunity for growth and enhances our amazing set-ting.

There are many things to do in Cle Elum.

How will YOU do Cle Elum?

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A publication of Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, 312 W. 1st Ave., Cle Elum 509-674-6880 Content / Design / Photos (unless otherwise noted) by: Genesis Marketing.

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Things to do all year long!

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2/8 Sun Country Golf CourseSun Country Snowshoe Run

4/21 Suncadia ResortCommerce WorkFirst Institute

5/9 Swauk-Teanaway GrangeBluegrass Concert

6/7 Teanaway TrailHalf Marathon Trail Series Teanaway Trail

7/4 Downtown Cle ElumPioneer Day

4/11 Dawson ParkCommunity Easter Egg Hunt

4/12 Portals RestaurantEaster Brunch

5/9 The StovehouseMorning with Mom

5/10 Portals RestaurantMother's Day Brunch

5/23-24 The Nelson FarmSoaring Over Suncadia Kite Festival

7/4 Wye ParkIndependence Day Celebration

9/4-9/26

10/3-10/11

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Annual Events

Sun Country Golf Course

Suncadia Resort

Swauk-Teanaway Grange

Teanaway Trail

Downtown Cle Elum

9/26 South Cle ElumThe Cascade Super Ultra

10/17 The GrangeHunters Breakfast

10/31 Downtown Cle ElumBoo-Elum!

11/27-1/9 Suncadia ResortWinterfest

12/6 Swauk Teanaway GrangeGrange Community Christmas Dinner

12/5 ARRF Animal Rescue RoslynSanta Paws Pictures

Dawson Park

Portals Restaurant

The Stovehouse

Portals Restaurant

The Nelson Farm

Wye Park

7/10-8/28 Village PavilionSummer Concert Series

8/8 The Nelson FarmSuncadia Half Marathon & 5K

8/22 Village PavilionArt, Wine & Walk

9/4-9/26 Suncadia ResortSuncadia Yoga Month Every Saturday

10/3-10/11 The Nelson FarmHarvest Festival

11/14 Swauk Teanaway GrangeGrange Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

For more event information visit DiscoverCleElum.com/Events

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12/5 Downtown Cle ElumChristmas in Cle Elum Parade

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Grab a cup to go or sit down and stay a while.Here in Cle Elum we value well-prepared dishes and craft beverages. Downtown Cle Elum offers a variety of restaurants, specialty food shops, coffee bars and late night pubs within a mile radius. Many food options in Cle Elum are sourced from local ranchers and artisan bakers; with dishes available for every type of eater. For a night out on the town discover the pubs’ rotating beer taps and tasty happy hour specials.

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Sweet Treats and Morning Eats

Drive-through coffee stand serving espresso drinks and grab-and-go breakfast fare.

Lums Coffee Stop 1103 East 1st Street - $

Locally roasted coffee sourced from around the world and savory treats.

Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. 121 Pennsylvania Avenue - $

LOCAL TIP:There is usually a story to be heard. For instance, Beau’s Pizza and Pasta used to be the Cle Elum Tavern, an early 1900’s favorite of local mining and logging crews. The concrete floor in Beau’s has been uncovered, revealing relics from the past such as coins, dice and other oddities embedded in the surface. Be sure to ask questions when you’re in Cle Elum; the history of Cle Elum surrounds you wherever you go.

Gluten-Free Options Available Plant-Based Options Available

A downtown cafe serving breakfast, lunch and espresso. Best ice cream blended coffees around!

Boone’s Cafe108 N Oakes Avenue - $

Established in 1906 and serving cinnamon rolls, pastries, french bread, and more all made from scratch.

Cle Elum Bakery501 East 1st Street - $

Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co.

Savory breakfast & lunch served in a cozy cafe. Grab some caramel apple pie & settle in.

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon318 East 1st Street - $$

Local bakery specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, breakfast goodies, savory breads, and cookies.

509 Bake House207 East 1st Street - $$

You must stop here for your coffee and a quick bite if passing through Cle Elum.

Stella’s316 West 1st Street Suite 1/2 - $

A gathering place and cafe that serves baked goods, breakfast and lunch.

Cle Elum Coffee & Eats811 WA-97 - $

Dining

Gourmet pizza, pasta and steak dishes served in an upscale lodge atmosphere.

Eateries

Beau’s Pizza, Pasta & Steak124 East 1st Street - $$

Beau’s Pizza, Pasta & Steak

LOCAL TIP:Are you searching for local wines and craft beers on-the-go? If so, Pioneer Coffee Co. has a specially curated collection of beverages for your weekend getaway!

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Flavorful dishes, takeout options and daily specials for the Thai food enthusiast.

Best of Thai321 East 1st Street - $$

A traditional homestyle diner serving dishes ranging from prime rib and flank steak to cheeseburgers and salads.

Cottage Cafe and Fireside Lounge911 East 1st Street.- $$

Selections include soft serve ice cream, traditional American food and the famous DQ blizzard.

Dairy Queen302 East 1st Street - $

Traditional Mexican dishes, artisan margaritas and a wide range of domestic and imported brews.

El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant105 West 1st Street - $$

Signature bagna-cauda appetizer, specialty steak, and pasta dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

MaMa Vallone’s302 West 1st Street - $$

A quaint local spot for a brew, with a local menu and small town flair.

Keg Cellar Tavern112 North Pennsylvania Avenue - $

McDonald’s is the world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants!

McDonald’s702 West 1st Street - $

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Family-friendly restaurant serving fresh, delicious dishes.

Ploy Thai Bistro807 West Davis Street Suite 105 - $$

Mike’s Tavern has a seasonal selection of draft beers and microbrews from local breweries.

Mike’s Tavern427 East 1st Street - $

We’ve been serving locals and visitors with the best hamburgers and milkshakes around since 1954.

Red Arrow Drive-In1011 East 1st Street - $

Orchard’s locally sourced with a farm to table experience and features a menu of modern cuisine.

Orchard Restaurant212 East 1st Street - $$$

Mule & Elk Brewing is Cle Elum’s first nano-brewery. Serving local craft beers and ciders to those who want to relax.

Mule & Elk Brewing Co.418 East 1st Street - $

Portals is where captivating cuisine meets the rustic charm of Washington State.

Portals3600 Suncadia Trail - $$$

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Fresh tacos, burritos, nachos and more, served hot and ready to eat.

Taco Bell801 West Davis Street - $

Taneum Creek Brewing is a nanobrewery located in Cle Elum, WA. Offering limited food options with great beer choices.

Taneum Creek Brewing208 East 1st St.

Traditional pizza options, cheesy bread and beverages to enjoy or take home!

Sahara Pizza513 East 1st Street. Suite. A - $$

Award-winning barbecue dishes served in a refurbished Milwaukee Railroad train depot. Open Mar-Oct.

Smokey’s BBQ801 Milwaukee Avenue - $$

Classic burgers and sandwiches, shoe-string fries and milkshakes can be found at this drive in eatery. Cash Only. Seasonal. 11am-7pm.

Twin Pines1901 Hwy. 970 - $

Specialty Meats

Award-winning, family operated meat market serving fresh products and a variety of sauces and marinades.

Owens Meats502 East 1st Street - $$

Celebrating over 50 years of business. Stop by for fresh smoked sausages and meats made daily from family recipes.

Glondo’s Sausage Co. & Italian Market

216 East 1st Street - $$

Owens Meats

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Delicious handmade subs made with the freshest ingredients and served toasted.

Subway207 West 1st Street - $

Wine and dine with expansive views of the Cascade Mountains. Live music on weekends and wine tasting available.

Swiftwater Cellars301 Rope Rider Drive - $$$

A nod to historical beginnings, where great conversation and meals are placed at the forefront.

The Stovehouse3320 Suncadia Trail- $$

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Search for a treasure, or browse for fun. Peruse handcrafted home décor, deliciously aromatic candles, intricate jewelry and clothing. Spend hours scouring antique shops for nostalgic memorabilia and vintage oddities. Load up the truck with hunting and camping supplies then slip into the woods. The charming downtown offers shops and boutiques for every kind of visitor.

Cavallini’s Gifts

This unique shop is packed with rustic home décor, gift items and a variety of modern paper goods.

Cavallini’s Gifts106 East 1st Street

Your one-stop supply shop for tools, home goods, hunting, fishing, camping, clothing and more!

Cle Elum Farm and Home100 West 1st Street

Custom jewelry and accessories craft-ed from stones and gems. You can also find them at the Kittitas County Farmer’s Market and the Roslyn Farmer’s Market.

Ireland Jewelers111 East 1st Street

Tuckaway Antiques

LOCAL TIP:As you walk down First Street, keep your eyes peeled for the bright mine carts welcoming you to town! These carts were made by local resident Al Lewis, and were inspired by the rich mining history that Cle Elum was born from. Most often filled with bright floral arrangements and local artifacts, these carts remind visitors that Cle Elum’s past is always present.

Stocked with clothing and most household items, plus a charming collection of vintage treasures.

Attic Treasures202 West 1st Street

Hawk American Outdoors is your new hometown gun store.

Hawk American Outdoors108 East 1st Street

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Expansive showrooms highlighting the latest in lodge-inspired furniture and decor.

Mountain Elegance Home Furnishings603 East 1st Street

Choose from a selection of handcrafted wood and metal designs. Furniture and gifts constructed from new and salvaged materials.

Rustik Kreations418 East 1st Street

Enjoy looking through shelves and baskets of paper, scrapbooking materials, quilting and more!

Ruby’s Store116 East 1st Street

Find everything you’ll need for fly fishing here.

Troutwater Fly Shop/Guides113 East 1st Street

Mac-A-Bee Southwestern Gifts

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The largest selection of authentic Southwestern and Native American artifacts and home decor in Kittitas

Mac-A-Bee Southwestern Gifts71 Airport Road

Power sport rentals and full-service dealer, with a showroom packed full of apparel, accessories and more.

MotorToys1313 Spansky Way

Home décor, fashion accessories and high-end gifts for young and old, just steps away from the Fireside Lounge.

The Boutique at Swiftwater Cellars301 Rope Rider Drive

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Endless opportunities of leisurely activities. Travel off the pavement to a hiking trail for some fresh air and breathtaking scenery. Stop by some of our wonderful museums or visit one of our quirky local attractions on your Cle Elum excursion. Cle Elum is your playground in the mountains.

Try your skills on this 17 hole course covering over 14 acres, including multiple water hazards. discgolfcourses.com/course/3261/hanson-ponds-dgc

Hanson Ponds Disc Golf CourseEnd of Hanson Ponds Road

Camp information, events, and facility details available at: campwahoo.com

High Country Outfitters/Camp Wahoo

1780 Nelson Siding Road

Events, clinics and facility information available at: dragonwoodhorseexperience.com

Dragonwood Equine Facility 4051 Lambert Road

Rates, river conditions, information, and guide profiles available at: troutwaterfly.com

Troutwater Fly Shop/Guides113 East 1st Street

Events, clinics and facility information available at: wahorsepark.org

Washington State Horse Park 1202 Douglas Munro Boulevard

Snag a guide from the Cle Elum Visitor’s Center and walk through time as you learn about the area’s mining history.

Specialty Outdoor Recreation

Coal Mines TrailStratford Street Between 1st/2nd Street

Experience the 18-hole mountain golf course, featuring dazzling views, rolling fairways, and medium sized greens. destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort/golf/golf-courses/prospector

Suncadia Prospector Golf Course3320 Suncadia Trail

Family friendly 18-hole course open to all ages. destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort/golf/golf-courses/rope-rider

Suncadia Rope Rider Golf Course301 Rope Rider Drive

18-hole course for both experienced golfers and laid-back vacationers. golfsuncountry.com

Golf

Sun Country Golf Course/RV Park841 St. Andrews Drive

Troutwater Guided Fly Fishing

Photo by Lia Simcox

Photo by Lia Simcox

Sun Country Golf Course

Play Time

Your one-stop shop for visitor’s guides, recreation maps, tourist attractions, and general town information. discovercleelum.com/visitor-center

Cle Elum Visitor Center312 West 1st Street

Visit the gravesite of this WWII Veteran and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Douglas A Munro Memorial/Laurel Hill Memorial Park1002 Forest Service Road 4517

Visit this restored railroad depot, look at historic railroad cars and examine old photographs inside the depot.

Milwaukee Railroad Depot & Memorial801 Milwaukee Road

The oldest complete telephone museum west of the Mississippi, including mining artifacts and bank memorabilia. nkcmuseums.wordpress.com/telephone-museum/

Telephone Museum221 East 1st Street

Peek into the lifestyle of the early 20th century Cle Elum elite. Art gallery exhibits are rotated monthly. kittitashistory.com/sites/carpenter-house

Experience History

Carpenter House Museum & Art Gallery302 West 3rd Street

The Ristine Family’s collection of wheelbarrows give viewers the feel of a metal staircase to the skies.

Whimsical Wheelbarrow Tower704 West 2nd Street

View the towering wind turbines that provide sustainable energy alternatives to the Kittitas Valley.kittitasvalleywindfarm.com

Kittitas Valley Wind Farm3701 Hayward Road

Local Attractions/Oddities

This 50-tire high tottering tower is per-fect for photo-ops and stiff necks!

Tire Rim Statue2561 SR 970

Pacific Telelphone and Telegraph Co.

Bicyclists in Kittitas County

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Monday- Saturday: 10-4 Sunday: Closed

Cle Elum Visitor Center Hours

A cozy place to call home for the night. After a weekend of hiking, biking, snowmobiling and visiting with friends, Cle Elum’s downtown lodging facilities will feel like coming home. Classy comfort, a little bit of quirky relaxation, and a lot of good hospitality awaits every special visitor in this beautiful town. Cle Elum has what every traveler needs at the end of an adventure filled day.

This cozy B&B is nestled next to the John Wayne Trail and Milwaukee Railroad Station. Guests are invited to bunk in restored and refurbished train cars! Sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature, explore other railroad artifacts on-site, and enjoy a homemade breakfast.

Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast

526 Marie Avenue, South Cle Elum 509-674-5939

RV Parks, Campgrounds & Ranches

Eagle Valley Campground390 Watson Cutoff Road509-674-7762

Sun Country Golf and RV841 Saint Andrews Drive509-674-2226

Washington State Horse Park1202 Douglas Munro Boulevard877-635-4111

Whispering Pines RV Park & Center100 Whispering Pines Drive509-674-7278

The Lodge at Suncadia

Photo by Suncadia

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Silver Ridge Ranch182 Silver Ridge Ranch Road509-656-0275

Flying Horseshoe Ranch3190 Red Bridge Road509-674-2366

Trailer Corral RV Park2781 WA-970509-674-2433

Lake Easton State Park150 Lake Easton State Park Road509-656-2230

The Aster Inn and Antiques521 East 1st Sreet

509-674-2551

Best Western Snowcap Lodge809 West Davis Street

509-674-0200

Alpine Lakes Chalet Motel800 East 1st Street

509-312-5181

Cle Elum Travelers Inn1001 East 1st Street

509-674-5535

Econo Lodge Cle Elum906 East 1st Street

509-674-2380

Stewart Lodge805 West 1st Street

877-233-5358

Suncadia Resort3600 Suncadia Trail

866-904-6300

Timberlodge Inn301 West 1st Street

509-674-5966

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Hotel Roslyn103 West Washington Avenue

509-649-3852

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Whether you are looking for a company retreat, wedding reception or family reunion, the picturesque mountains and rivers around Cle Elum make for the ideal backdrop.

24 Lund Lane 509-656-2564 ritterfarms.net

Ritter Farms

3600 Suncadia Trail 509-649-6400 destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort

Suncadia Resort & Event Facility

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Blog Posts / Event Calendar / Updates and More!

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1361 West Ballard Hill Road 509-857-2580 swaukteanawaygrange.com

Swauk-Teanaway Grange

301 Rope Rider Drive 509-674-6555 swiftwatercellars.com

Swiftwater Cellars

4051 Lambert Road 509-674-5961 dragonwoodhorseexperience.com

Dragonwood Equine Facility

3190 Red Bridge Road 509-674-2366 flyinghorseshoeranch.com

Flying Horseshoe Ranch

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116 East 1st Street 509-674-2296 sewwhatretreat.om

Sew What? Retreat

100 Whispering Pines Dr 509-674-7278 whisperingpinescleelum.com

Whispering Pines

980 Burke Rd 509-304-9050 cleelumweddings.com

The Cattlebarn

850 Camp Koinonia Ln 509-304-9541 campkoinonia.org

Camp Koinonia

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