What to do In Southwest Washington
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Places To Go In Southwest Washington
Welcome, traveler, to Southwest Washington. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Southwest Washington
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Southwest Washington. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Southwest Washington? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Southwest Washington attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit

Mount St. Helens
Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center
You can browse the exhibits at Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Castle Rock. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Lucky Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Lucky Eagle Casino during your visit to Chehalis Indian Reservation? Visit the casinos in this trendy area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
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