Central Washington
Museums
The Carpenter House
One of the most famous landmarks in Cle Elum is the Carpenter House. Built in 1914, the house was owned by Frank Carpenter and his family. Carpenter was the first successful banker in the area and later became mayor of the city. This mansion boasts spacious rooms, intriguing alcoves and a home that is most unusual for that era.
The Cle Elum Telephone Museum
- 221 E. 1st St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
- 509-649-2880
- 221 E. 1st St. Cle Elum, WA 98922
- 509-649-2880
The Cle Elum Telephone Museum is an amazing piece of northwest history. WHY? Because Cle Elum was one of the last cities in the country to still use manual telephone switchboards. These days, most people have never even heard of such a thing!
Thorp Mill
- 11640 Thorp Hwy N Thorp, WA 98946
- 509-964-9640
- 11640 Thorp Hwy N Thorp, WA 98946
- 509-964-9640
Built in 1883, the Thorp Grist Mill offers another glimpse into the agricultural history of the area and is one of the few mills left in the state and the oldest industrial artifact in Kittitas County. he Grist Mill was powered by water from the Yakima River and was used to provide feed for livestock, and flour for the local residents.
Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum
- 10 Pass Life Way Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
- 206-854-3626
- 10 Pass Life Way Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
- 206-854-3626
The Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum honors Washington’s ski and snowboard legends, preserves this state’s ski and snowboard history, educates visitors about this rich sports story and inspires future participation in Washington State’s many and varied ski and snowboard opportunities.
Wild Horse Wind Farm
- 25901 Vantage Highway Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 509-964-7815
- 25901 Vantage Highway Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 509-964-7815
The Wild Horse Wind Farm, which sits atop the Whiskey Dick Mountain, is just a few miles from Ellensburg on high open range tops. Built by Puget Sound Energy, it consists of 149 wind turbines. Wild Horse takes advantage of the region’s strong, consistent winds and abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy.
