Chehalis Attractions

The town of Chehalis, located directly south of Olympia, calls itself the Rose City. The city has an accredited public rose garden. Chehalis is also known for its well preserved historic districts, that can be pleasant areas for walking.

Chehalis-Centralia Railroad

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad offers train tours through the Chehalis Valley on a 1920's steam train. There are theme trains and dinner trains, in addition to the regular schedule which varies depending on the time of year. Some of the featured train rides on the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad including Murder Mystery Dinner Trains, Easter Egg Hunt Trains, Pumpkin Train, and more.

Tips

Prices and departure times vary depending on the excursion.

John R. Jackson House State Historic Site

The John R Jackson House State Historic Site, more commonly referred to as just Jackson House, or Jackson Court House, dates to the mid 19th Century. John Robinson Jackson was a prominent figure in the town's early history and his house was, at one time, used as the courthouse.

Lewis County Historical Museum

The Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis is housed in the old railway depot, built in 1912. The museum focuses on the history of Lewis County, including pioneer life, the railroad, Native Americans, and industry.

Address

Lewis County Historical Museum
599 NW Front Way
Chehalis, WA 98532-2048
United States

Phone 1 (360) 748-0831

Fax 1 (360) 740-5646

http://www.lewiscountymuseum.org

Hours

June 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	13:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

October 1 to May 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Senior	$ 3.00
Child 16 & under	$ 2.00
Child 3 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Guides

Guided tour available as optional extra.

Facilities

Gift shop

Typical Visit

30 minutes