Title: Visit South Cle Elum: Best of South Cle Elum Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Cle Elum](https://expedia.ca/South-Cle-Elum-Hotels.d553248623140484604.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in South Cle Elum](https://expedia.ca/South-Cle-Elum-Vacation-Rentals.d553248623140484604.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[South Cle Elum Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Cle-Elum.d553248623140484604.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Cle Elum Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Cle-Elum.d553248623140484604.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Cle Elum ## Travel Guide ![This substation was built in 1919 when the 208 mile section from Othello to Tacoma was first electrified. It converted 100,000-volt AC current to 3000-volt DC current, which was then fed to the locomotives via a catenary above the track. These locomotives were more powerful than their steam-powered forefathers, required less maintenance and service, and even recharged their batteries via regenerative braking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623140484604/d6c605fa-87fc-426f-a6f5-99205f39041c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This retired fire truck serves as the sign for Smokey's BBQ. The restaurant is set up in the old train depot, and you'll need to enter from the boarding platform out back. While I can't say this was the best bbq I've ever had, it still hit the spot for us and we'll be making it a regular stop whenever we drive across the pass. We ordered the basic pork + beans + cornbread plate and a shake, though next time I'll be ordering the Train Wreck - an open-face sandwich where the meat, beans, onions, cheese and coleslaw are piled atop sliced cornbread and then smothered with bbq sauce!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623140484604/7c7989b6-8873-4394-98e9-284ac5035c17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This train depot was built in 1909 as part of a railway expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Depots and rail yards were built 100 to 150 miles apart (240km) as crew rest stops and an engine service stations. Originally this yard consisted of the depot, roundhouse, turntable, ash tank, water tank and bunkhouse. When the line was electrified in 1920 the substation (seen in the background) was added. By 1980 The Milwaukee Road was near bankruptcy. They sold off most of their property and transferred the line itself to the state. Today, a 100 mile stretch of that line forms the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, a non-motorized trail open to the public, including a 2.3 mile long (3.7km) tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass (remember to bring your flashlight).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/90134/d24802d2-c597-48e1-b813-648b8d371352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Cle Elum Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Washington-State-Horse-Park-Cle-Elum.d553248621561241989.Vacation-Attraction) ![Late afternoon at Plantes Ferry park along the Spokane River with the monument to early settlers in view in Spokane, Washington, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561241991/9443db83-376f-4f4d-b410-f65bdbe74a64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Centennial Park Centennial Park is just one of the places to see in Cle Elum, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this romantic area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Centennial-Park-Cle-Elum.d553248621561241991.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cle Elum Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cle Elum Lake during your travels in Cle Elum. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Cle-Elum-Lake-Ellensburg.d553248635976193434.Vacation-Attraction) #### Swiftwater Cellars You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Swiftwater Cellars during your travels to Cle Elum. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Swiftwater-Cellars-Cle-Elum.d553248621532650777.Vacation-Attraction) #### Roslyn Museum You can browse the exhibits at Roslyn Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Roslyn. While in this romantic area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Roslyn-Museum-Cle-Elum.d553248621532650778.Vacation-Attraction) #### Teanaway Valley Wildlife Area You can take time to visit Teanaway Valley Wildlife Area during your travels to Cle Elum. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails. 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