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Chehalis (/ ʃ ə ˈ h eɪ l ɪ s / ⓘ shə-HAY-lis) is a city in and the county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 7,439 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is located in the Chehalis valley and is split by Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 6. It is twinned with the bordering city of Centralia.
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- Honor the vets at Veterans Memorial Museum. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. “They Shall Not Be Forgotten!” That is the mission of the Veterans Memorial Museum.
- Hike along the beautiful Willapa Hills Trail. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Willapa Hills Trails is one of the five long-distance trails managed by Washington State Park.
- Go on a scenic train ride at Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Visit the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum for a journey back in time in the locomotive industry.
- Play miniature golf at Shankz 3D Black Light Miniature Golf. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. How would it feel to grab a pair of 3-D glasses and take a journey under the ocean where you will be swimming along with different kinds of fish?
- Evan D. Richmond, VA 185 contributions. Good, Serious History Museum. Really a very, very good museum. Packed with artifacts and well-labeled, with a truly expansive indoor collection.
- LoryGene54. Ocean Shores, WA 365 contributions. Fun and Informative Museum. What a pleasant surprise when the hubby and I decided to wander through this nice little museum.
- Bob K. 1 contribution. Lesuirely Stroll through the famrland. Enjoyed a small piece of West Central WA scenery. Laid back, family friendly, leisurely ride through the farm land.
- Janelle K. 3 contributions. Amazing. We came to the area during the week so there wasn't much to do as most places nearby are only open on weekends. I saw this place as a suggestion on this site so decided to go.
Come enjoy activities for kids and families, car fanatics and folks of all ages throughout the day. Shops and boutiques will offer incredible discounts and sidewalk sales, enjoy live bands all day, games, kids’ zone, the annual ChehalisFest Car Show, vendor fair, beer garden and more! Read more….
Chehalis boasts a storied history dating back centuries. Originally inhabited by the Chehalis people, the area later became a hub for logging and timber industries in the late 19th century, driving its growth. The town was officially incorporated in 1883.
The town of Chehalis is known for a multitude of things and has a plethora of activities for the entire family to do! While in town, check out the Lewis County Historical Museum. The Museum showcases permanent exhibits showing the rich history of the area while also having rotating exhibits with fun and exciting history!
