Free & Cheap Things to Do in Castle Rock, WA

  • The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Castle Rock, Washington, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Visitor Centers, Observatories & Planetariums, Scenic Drives and Parks.
  • From Johnston Ridge Observatory to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castle Rock and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Longview and Amboy.
  • The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Castle Rock, Washington, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Visitor Centers, Observatories & Planetariums, Scenic Drives and Parks.
  • From Johnston Ridge Observatory to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castle Rock and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Longview and Amboy.
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4.2 Miles
96% 324 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Castle Rock, WA MoreLess Info
The debris from the famous 1980 volcano explosion of Mount St. Helens is just below the overlook cliff where the Johnston Ridge Observatory is poised. Several films, ranger talks, maps, a small food cart, and souvenir shop are available on site.
4.2 Miles
86% 284 votes
Visitor Centers Hwy. 504, milepost 5, Castle Rock, WA MoreLess Info
Open seven days a week during the summer, the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Seaquest/Silver Lake is the original center built in 1993. The displays focus mostly on the history of the mountain and area.
2.7 Miles
93% 45 votes
Scenic Drives Castle Rock, WA MoreLess Info
The scenic drive offered by the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway starts at Castle Rock and follows WA-504 East. Several visitors centers for Mount St. Helen are accessible along the way.
2.4 Miles
85% 47 votes
Visitor Centers Hwy. 504, milepost 33, Castle Rock, WA MoreLess Info
Located just inside the blast zones of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, The Forest Learning Center has displays focused on telling the story behind the eruption and return of the forest. There are other resources which cover forestry practices and how trees grow.
4.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Visitor Centers Hwy. 504, milepost 43, Amboy, WA MoreLess Info
Open to the general public on weekends, the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater offers information about the surrounding area, educational programs, and an on-site bookstore. There are also two trails near the main building for walking and exploration.
4.2 Miles
86% 284 votes
Visitor Centers Amboy, WA MoreLess Info
The primary Mt St. Helens Information Center is located along the south side of the mountain. It is officially named the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters and provides maps and educational programs.
9.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 1900 7th Avenue, Longview, WA MoreLess Info
Northwest Eco Excursions - Day Tours is a sightseeing tour company that offers kayaking trips on the Lewis River. Tours include information regarding the geology of the area and the river .
9.1 Miles
88% 16 votes
Bowling 700 Triangle Center, Longview, WA 98632 MoreLess Info
Round up some friends for a few games at Triangle Bowl. Leagues, open play and birthday parties are offered. Stop in on the weekend for special events like Moonlight Bowl and Monte Carlo. Foods and beverages are available. Open seven days a week.
9.3 Miles
60% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 1228 Washington Way, Longview, WA MoreLess Info
With comfortable seating, high-tech projection and quality sound, Regal Triangle Cinemas 4 is a popular movie theater. Schedules include the latest in movie releases along with special holiday and 3-D films.
9.5 Miles
97% 113 votes
Parks Between Nichols and Kessler Blvds, Longview, WA MoreLess Info
There is a 3.5 mile traffic free biking and hiking trail around the lake, 3 playgrounds, Japanese gardens and fishing areas. Picnic anyway around the lake, and then rent a kayak or canoe that can be launched from one of several docks. In the summer there are live music events.
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