Ritzville, Washington travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Ritzville is a city in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State.

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Ritzville

Ritz Theatre

Opened in 1937, it maintains the original architecture and seating arrangement for 400 patrons.

Ritzville Public Library

One of the oldest continuous operating Carnegie Libraries left. It was built with money from the Carnegie Foundation Grant. While there check out the Kendrick Collection of historic photos taken by longtime photographer …

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 52 mi away (major hub). Directions
PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 65 mi away. Directions

Interstate 90 (I-90) passes just south of Ritzville, between Moses Lake and Spokane.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Ritz Theatre
Lunch Zip's Drive Inn
Afternoon Ritzville Public Library

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

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Get in

Interstate 90 (I-90) passes just south of Ritzville, between Moses Lake and Spokane.

US Highway 395 (US-395) enters Ritzville from Pasco and the Tri-Cities to the south. It is concurrent with I-90 northeast to Spokane.

See

In the 1960s, Interstate 90 was constructed around the south end of town, replacing and rerouting highway traffic away from downtown. The town's arrested development preserved it and formed the core of the designated Ritzville Historic District in 1990.

See Ritz Theatre

Opened in 1937, it maintains the original architecture and seating arrangement for 400 patrons.

📍 107 E Main Ave☎ +1 509-659-1950Checked Sep 2025

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See Ritzville Public Library

One of the oldest continuous operating Carnegie Libraries left. It was built with money from the Carnegie Foundation Grant. While there check out the Kendrick Collection of historic photos taken by longtime photographer Burt Kendrick.

📍 302 W Main Ave☎ +1 509-659-1222Checked Sep 2025

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