Aberdeen (Washington) activities: What to do in Aberdeen (Washington)
Aberdeen (Washington) activities: What to do in Aberdeen (Washington)
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, 712 Hagara St, ☎ (800) 200-5239, . Set sail on the Lady Washington or the Hawaiian Chieftain for a real experience on a replica tall ship, or just explore the seaport that was once home to a thriving fishing community. This seaport aims to preserve the maritime heritage of Aberdeen and the greater Grays Harbor area. �
Aberdeen Museum of History, 111 E. Third St., ☎ (360) 533-1976, . Get a taste of the local history of Aberdeen at this museum, located inside the Aberdeen Armory Building. Exhibits include a history of the local logging and maritime industries as well collections on Native American artifacts. �
Kurt Cobain Walking Tour (part of the Aberdeen Museum), 111 E. Third St., ☎ (360) 533-1976, . The Aberdeen Museum of History honors the early life of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of the grunge rock group Nirvana, with a walking tour of where he grew up in town. Note that most of the sites are businesses or private residences and are unaffiliated with the museum. �
Kurt Cobain Memorial Foundation, . The foundation's goal is to honor the legacy and contributions that Kurt Cobain and Nirvana made to modern rock. Each October they present Lounge Acts, a concert that highlights the work of local bands. �
Westport Winery, 1 South Arbor Rd., ☎ (360) 648-2224, . Washington's westernmost winery and vineyard offers tastings and tours of their products, which are self-proclaimed "on the cutting edge of maritime viticulture." The winery also strives to capture the essence of beach culture. �
Grays Harbor Street Market, (On Broadway, between Heron St and Wishkah St), ☎ (360) 532-8443, . Over 150 vendors sell everything from food to arts and crafts and offers great activities for kids, with the motto "where we make it, bake it, grow it, or create it." Open June 7th to August 30th �
Bottle Beach State Park, 1-33 Ocosta 3rd St, . 75 acres and 6000 feet of mud flats are home to a rich and diverse ecology of wildlife such as invertebrates and birds. The park is an important stop in migratory patterns and is a great place for bird watching. �
Morrison Riverfront Park. Get out and stretch your legs along the Chehalis River with a 1.5 mile trail. This waterfront park offers picnic tables, a fishing and viewing dock. Great for walkers and joggers. �
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, . Another great bird-watching area, this refuge is home to a migratory stop for shorebirds making the 15,000 mile flight from Argentina to the Arctic Circle. The refuge is also home to a number of species that live in the surrounding mudflats and estuaries. �
Charter boating and fishing, (West of Aberdeen in Westport), . Take part in Grays Harbor's local fishing tradition with a charter fishing or boating trip. A number of boating companies operate out of nearby Westport for opportunities to fish on the Pacific coast or in the harbor. �
Harbor Resort (West of Aberdeen in Westport), . Get your feet wet and your hands dirty clamming and crabbing. This resort located in nearby Westport offers a lot of activities for shellfish gathering and fishing. �
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