The Iron Horse Inn Bed & Breakfast lies in one of the most diverse, scenic, and historically-rich areas of Washington State. A drive of just minutes in any direction will deliver you to rugged peaks, historic antique shops, or outdoor sporting activities.

Historical

Milwaukee Road Historical Association
History, memorabilia, articles, and more on the rail line that the Iron Horse Inn used to serve.

Historic Towns
Cle Elum, Roslyn (a coal mining town, 10 minutes away), Ellensburg (numerous antique and gift shops, 30 minutes away), Liberty (a gold mining town, 30 minutes away), and others.

Northern Kittitas County Historical Society
Information on local museums and railroad history.

South Cle Elum Depot/Cascade Rail Foundation
Across the tracks from the B&B, find the restored Depot and Rail Yard Interpretive Trail—all part of the South Cle Elum Rail Yard National Historic District.

Depot Cafe & Museum
Don't miss lunch at the newly renovated Depot Cafe & Museum, just around the corner from Iron Horse Inn B&B.

Rails to Ales Brewfest
The Rails to Ales Brewfest is held on the 2nd Saturday in July at the South Cle Elum Depot.

 
Recreational

Bicycle Adventures
Bicycle Adventures offers first-class bicycle tours of the western US, western Canada, Hawaii, and New Zealand. Their Volcanoes of Washington tour spends a night at the Iron Horse Inn.

Happy Trails
Sleigh rides, horseback rides, horse-drawn hay rides, and wagon trains.

The Gorge Amphitheatre
Winner of the 1999 Pollstar "Best Outdoor Venue" Award. Check the concert schedule.

Iron Horse State Park/John Wayne Trail
Runs right by the Inn. Former main line right of way of the Milwaukee Road, the park stretches more than 100 miles across the Cascade Mountains. Park uses include: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching, fly fishing access to the Yakima River, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Lake Easton State Park
Large lake great for fishing, boating, and water sports. Just 20 minutes away.

Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District
Home to limitless outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, water sports, winter sports, mountain climbing, and more.

Ellensburg Rodeo
Every Labor Day weekend, in Ellensburg. Ranked #23 in the world.

CR&R Stage Line
(509) 674-2303. Hay rides or sleigh rides on the Coal Mines Trail between Cle Elum and Roslyn.

High Country Outfitters
Horseback riding day trips in the Teanaway Valley northeast of Cle Elum.

Flying Horseshoe Ranch
2½-hour horseback rides in the hills above the beautiful Teanaway River.

Cle Elum Bike & Hike
(509) 674-4567. Bike rentals and repair and information on local bike trails.

 
Golf

Sun Country Golf Course
(509) 674-2226

Suncadia Resort
(866) 715-5050

 
Informational

Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber of Commerce
Resources for upper Kittitas County. Iron Horse Inn Bed & Breakfast is a member.

City of Cle Elum
Information about Cle Elum.

Northern Kittitas County Tribune
Local newspaper for the Upper County.

Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Resources for the Ellensburg area. Iron Horse Inn Bed & Breakfast is a member.

Washington State DOT Mountain Pass Conditions
Check current conditions on mountain passes. Reports run October 15 through April 15. Weather forecast also available.