Lewis district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Centralia

Centralia is a town in Lewis district, Washington, United States, home to about 16,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 beaches & coast, 14 parks and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Seminary Hill Natural Area (1 km), Hanaford Valley (5 km) and Zenkner Valley (5 km).

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Centralia, Washington
Centralia, Lewis district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Centralia at a glance

Location
Lewis district, Washington, United States
Population
about 16,753
Coordinates
46.7162° N, 122.9543° W
Places within 50 km
71 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Centralia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Centralia: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Centralia

68 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Centralia. The closest is Mud Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mud Lake · lake · Thurston · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Deep Lake · lake · Thurston · ~27 km · Must-see
  • McIntosh Lake · lake · Thurston · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Scott Lake · lake · Thurston · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Pitman Lake · lake · Thurston · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Offut Lake · lake · Thurston · ~30 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Centralia

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Centralia. The closest is Ellis Cove (50 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Ellis Cove · beach · Thurston · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Shell Point · beach · Thurston · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Eld Inlet · beach · Thurston · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Green Cove · beach · Thurston · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Young Cove · beach · Thurston · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Budd Inlet · beach · Thurston · ~54 km · Must-see

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Parks near Centralia

25 parks within 100 km of Centralia. The closest is Seminary Hill Natural Area (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Centralia

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Centralia. The closest is Scatter Creek Wildlife Area (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Centralia

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Centralia. The closest is Hanaford Valley (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Centralia

12 churches within 100 km of Centralia. The closest is Saint Francis Xavier Mission (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Centralia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Centralia
  2. 5 km Zenkner Valley · viewpoint, Lewis
  3. 2 km Hanaford Valley · viewpoint, Lewis
  4. 6 km Seminary Hill Natural Area · hill, Lewis
  5. 8 km Henderson Park · park, Lewis
  6. 2 km Stan Hedwall Park · park, Lewis
  7. 11 km Back to Centralia

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From travellers near Centralia

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How to reach Centralia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Centralia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4168Mud Lake (25 km)
    Beaches & coast231Ellis Cove (50 km)
    Parks1425Seminary Hill Natural Area (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens325Scatter Creek Wildlife Area (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Hanaford Valley (5 km)
    Churches312Saint Francis Xavier Mission (37 km)
    Forts & heritage16Wolfenbarger Site (23 km)
    Museums16Olympic Flight Museum (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Ketron Island (68 km)
    Other attractions12Gospodor Monument Park (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Great Vow Zen Monastery (80 km)
    Treks01Ruston Way Waterwalk (92 km)

    Centralia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Centralia?

    Seminary Hill Natural Area (hill, about 1 km), Hanaford Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Zenkner Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Henderson Park (park, about 9 km), Stan Hedwall Park (park, about 11 km), Wiley's Waterpark (park, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Centralia?

    71 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 beaches & coast, 14 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Centralia?

    Mud Lake, about 25 km by road; Deep Lake (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Centralia?

    Ellis Cove, about 50 km by road; Shell Point (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Centralia?

    Seminary Hill Natural Area, about 1 km by road; Henderson Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Centralia?

    Start in Centralia, visit Zenkner Valley, then Hanaford Valley, then Seminary Hill Natural Area, then Henderson Park, then Stan Hedwall Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Centralia?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Centralia

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Centralia’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Centralia on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.