Where to stay and
what to do in
Aberdeen
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed and Breakfast
Campgrounds/RV Parks
Hotels and Motels
Nearby Cities and Towns
Bay City, 17 miles
Cosmopolis, 3 miles
Elma, 21 miles
Grays Harbor, 15 miles
Hoquiam, 4 miles
Montesano, 11 miles
Ocean Shores, 23 miles
Pacific Beach, 28 miles
Raymond, 25 miles
South Bend, 28 miles
Tokeland, 32 miles
Westport, 21 miles
More cities and towns of Southwest WA
Washington Travel Regions and Maps
Map
Cascade Mountains
Map
Northeast
Map
Northwest
Map
Olympic Peninsula
Map
Puget Sound
Map
San Juan Islands
Map
South Central
Map
Southeast
Map
Southwest
Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen, Washington: A Harbor City
Aberdeen lies at the confluence of the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers, inside Grays Harbor on the southwest coast of Washington. Flanked on either side by lumber mill towns, Aberdeen is the largest city in Gray's Harbor County.
Home to the replica tall ships "Lady Washington," and "Hawaiian Chieftain," Aberdeen garnered a fair amount of attention in the early 1990s during Washington state's centennial celebrations. The Lady Washington, which is a replica of a ship commanded by the 18th-century explorer Captain Robert Gray, has been dubbed "Washington State's Tall Ship Ambassador." Both ships are open to tours and demonstrations when they are docked at the Gray's Harbor Historical Seaport, in Aberdeen.
Attractions Abound in Aberdeen
Fans of the former "grunge" musician, Kurt Cobain, can take a walking tour of Cobain's former residences and haunts. Cobain was born in Aberdeen and was propelled to stardom in the late 1980s with his creation of the alternative rock band, Nirvana.
Other attractions in Aberdeen include the Aberdeen Museum, which showcases exhibits of 19th and 20th-century artifacts, and the Aberdeen Timberland Library. First opened in 1890, the library moved into its current location with the construction of a Carnegie building in 1908. The historical building was replaced with the current library building in 1966 and then renovated and expanded in 2000. The library, open six days a week (closed Sundays) is part of Timberland's five-county regional library system.
Outdoor Recreation Activities of Aberdeen
Gray's Harbor is flanked by several state parks that overlook the Pacific Ocean and offer camping, beachcombing, wooded trails and wildlife viewing. Ocean City State Park, at the north end of the harbor features interpretive activities during the summer. Grayland Beach, approximately 7 miles south of the town of Westport, is known for its spectacular oceanfront and beachcombing opportunities.
|
Weather
|
The town and road map of Southwest Washington will help you locate cities, towns, attractions and points of interest. |
Go Northwest!
Bookstore
Best selection of books on the Northwest.
Click here!
Moon
Washington, 11th Edition (Moon Handbooks) by Matthew Lombardi. This
travel writer and Seattle resident gives an insider's view of everything
the Evergreen State has to offer such as great places to eat, scenic
drives and volunteer vacations. Discover Seattle's arts and culture,
details on climbing Mt Rainier and so much more.
Order now...
Frommer's Washington State,
7th Edition by Karl Samson. This expert author tells you where to find great places to stay in every price range,
the best outdoor recreation and much more. Utilize the planning tools to
maximize your next adventure in the Evergreen State.
Order now...
Hidden
Washington: Including Seattle, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Olympic
Peninsula, Cascades and Columbia River Gorge (Hidden Travel) by Eric
Lucas. This author gets to know each community by going from neighborhood to
neighborhood. This book will take you to all the great spots while
describing both the famous attractions and hidden favorites.
Order now...
We appreciate your orders. They help keep
Go Northwest! online.
Northwest Books
from . . .
Shopping at
Go Northwest!
