Bird watching on Willapa Bay
A variety of resident and migratory waterfowl feed in the wetlands of Willapa Bay. The Bay's tidelands are an important rest stop for waterfowl and shorebirds that follow the major north-south migration route known as the Pacific Flyway. The Audubon Society has recently established the Southwest Loop of The Great Washington State Birding Trail. Explore in a kayak or on-foot. Maps are available in out lobby.

Oyster Capital of the World
The historic harbor community of South Bend is
also known as the Oyster Capital of the World.
Try fresh, succulent Willapa Bay oysters and taste
 a little bit of heaven!

Robert Bush Memorial
Beautiful Willapa River waterfront park. The Robert Bush Memorial, dedicated in 1998, portrays the heroics of local WWII hero Robert Bush. Local
 artist Bart Kenworthy carved the cedar sculpture.

Pacific County Historical Courthouse
Elegant 1910 courthouse is open to self-guided
tours. Beautiful art glass dome and historical
murals grace the interior.

Northwest Carriage Museum

Explore the world of the 19th century traveler at the Northwest Carriage Museum.  The museum is home to 23 beautifully restored horse drawn vehicles. Many of the carriages in the museum were the Cadillac's of their day, with ivory door locks, brocade trim, and leather interior.  Included in the museum’s carriage collection are Belle Watling’s carriage from Gone With the Wind, a meticulously restored Hansom Cab, and a carved panel hearse. The museum is family friendly, offering several interactive and kid friendly displays.  Try on a buckskin vest or a bonnet, climb into the Democrat wagon and have a “pioneer moment”. Or learn how to put a wheel together
 in the wheelwright’s shop.  The family
will have lots of fun while learning, too!
Open Wednesday through Saturday; summer
 10-5pm, winter 10-4pm.

Willapa Seaport Museum
310 Alder Street, Raymond. 360-942-4149. Next

door to the Carriage Museum, visitors will find

an astonishing myriad of marine artifacts,

 information, insights and humor. The museum ties together displays of memorabilia from the logging industry to shipbuilding, from the life saving service

 of the Spruce Division (WWI), and from Native Americans to lightships and lighthouses.

Several collections of thousands of valuable

 history of Willapa Bay and the Pacific Northwest

 to the sea. Hours: Wed. - Sat. 12am to 4pm

 or by appointment.

Pacific County Historical Society Museum www.pacifichistory.org
Discover how Native Americans, fishing and logging shaped the history of Pacific County. Free admission. Museum bookstore features books on Northwest history. Open seven days a week, 11-4pm.
Contact them at 360-875-5224.

Public Market on the Willapa
Locally produced art, food, and crafts. Fresh
local produce. Open mid-March through
 mid-December, Wed-Sat 10-5pm.

Willapa Harbor Golf Course

One of the most challenging and picturesque nine-hole golf courses in Southwest Washington is Willapa Harbor Golf Course at 2424 Fowler Street in Raymond. Located on the south fork of the Willapa River, the course is known for having some of the best greens in Western Washington. For more information call 360-942-4653

Willapa Lanes Restaurant and Lounge
128 West Robert Bush Drive, South Bend. 360-942-2392. A great family oriented 12 lane Bowling Center offering a variety of bowling entertainment, from bumper bowling for the younger children to laser lights and music on Friday and Saturday evenings for the "later" crowds. Open lanes are available from 9am until closing most days. There is also a game room for those who don't think bowling is up their alley!. Call for information. Our restaurant offers a wide range of foods from all-day breakfast to local

seafood and steak favorites; including
the famous Willapa Bay Oyster!

Performing Arts
Raymond Theatre - The Raymond Theatre is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. This 360-seat movie house, built in 1928, has been restored and features a five-rank Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. The Theatre screens current and silent movies and features live entertainment. Located in downtown Raymond at 323 Third Street. Contact them for more information 
at (360) 942-4127.

Hannan Playhouse - A small, intimate theatre located across the street from Eighth Street Park in Raymond. Call (360) 942-5477 for information.

Sunday Afternoon Live - Live concerts with special engagements and surprise performances ! Concerts are listed on the community events calendar at visit.willapabay.org
for more information.

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