- TripBuzz found 43 things to do with kids in or near Centralia, Washington, including 37 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lacey and Olympia.
- From Great Wolf Lodge to Rollerdrome, the Centralia area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Water Parks, Theaters and Parks.
- Centralia is a moderately sized town that is surrounded by a range of rural areas in southwestern Washington state. The local farms and artisans provide fresh produce and handmade items every week during the summer. The downtown section of Centralia is also home to a number of murals by local artists.
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Located just inside the blast zones of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, The Forest Learning Center has displays focused on telling the story behind the eruption and return of the forest. There are other resources which cover forestry practices and how trees grow.
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The scenic drive offered by the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway starts at Castle Rock and follows WA-504 East. Several visitors centers for Mount St. Helen are accessible along the way.
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Open to the general public on weekends, the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater offers information about the surrounding area, educational programs, and an on-site bookstore. There are also two trails near the main building for walking and exploration.
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The primary Mt St. Helens Information Center is located along the south side of the mountain. It is officially named the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters and provides maps and educational programs.
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The debris from the famous 1980 volcano explosion of Mount St. Helens is just below the overlook cliff where the Johnston Ridge Observatory is poised. Several films, ranger talks, maps, a small food cart, and souvenir shop are available on site.
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Hwy. 504, milepost 5, Castle Rock, WA
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Open seven days a week during the summer, the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Seaquest/Silver Lake is the original center built in 1993. The displays focus mostly on the history of the mountain and area.
33.0 Miles
The Washington State Capital building is surrounded by views, gardens, an arboretum, the Governor's Mansion, and the Justice Building. The buildings are full of architectural details and marble accents as well as sculptures. There are views of Capital Lake and the Puget Sound from the Capital grounds.
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Bill's Boat House caters to recreational boaters and fishing enthusiasts year-round with equipment rentals, and bait and tackle for sale. The shop clerks offer advice to anglers on hot spots and allow fishing from their adjacent pier as well.
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Situated on the shores of American Lake, Harry Todd Park provides visitors with scenic views of the lake, as well as picnic and swimming areas. From the shore, visitors can watch the Commencement Bay Rowing Club practice.
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Klear Mont Farms is an equestrian farm that offers horse riding lessons, horse boarding services, and training programs. The farm is home to a wash rack, large paddocks, an outdoor arena, and a large covered arena.