Ritzville

Getting there

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.

1 Ritz Theatre, 107 E Main Ave, ☏ +1 509-659-1950, [email protected]. Opened in 1937, it maintains the original architecture and seating arrangement for 400 patrons. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Ritzville Public Library, 302 W Main Ave, ☏ +1 509-659-1222. 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. (updated Sep 2025)

Eat

1 Zip's Drive Inn, 1503 S Smittys Blvd, ☏ +1 509 659-1710.

Sleep

1 Best Western Bronco Inn, 105 Galbreath Way, ☏ +1 509 659-5000, fax: +1 509 659-5002.