- Our list of the best things to do in Centralia, Washington, features the top 50 nearby activities — including 18 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Centralia, WA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Centralia, WA , followed by 41 popular activities in nearby cities, including Olympia and Lacey
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The 50-acre Burfoot Park has 1,100 feet of saltwater beach frontage along with many hiking trails, including one with stairs for accessing the beach. Visitors can also enjoy the playground and three picnic shelters with grills.
29.1 Miles
A 105 acre marine park, Tolmie State Park offers many beach activities and includes an underwater park built by scuba divers. The dog-friendly park also features three miles of hiking trails, forests, a saltwater marsh and diverse wildlife.
29.2 Miles
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.
29.3 Miles
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.
29.7 Miles
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.
29.7 Miles
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.
29.7 Miles
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.
29.7 Miles
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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.
33.9 Miles
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.