Two hour's drive from Seattle, just off the I90, is the university city of Ellensburg. Take the first exit and you'll find yourself on 8th/University Way and north of here is the Central Washington University.
Take the 2nd exit from the 90 and you'll be in 'new Ellensburg' where you'll find the big stores and chain motels.
IMHO what is most interesting is between the two - the historic downtown - though this is comparatively modern after the fire of 1889 leveled much of the city. It's perhaps no surprise that much of the rebuilding was to use brick. This also explains the phoenix atop the Davidson building.
There's also old meets new, though sadly what appears to have been a cinema is now a gift store.
In spite of the short life, the Masons still found a place to be.
And some of the more interesting styles of architecture...
In terms of visitor amenities, perhaps due to the university, there are many cafes, bars and restaurants, so all in all, not a bad place to stop.
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