Centralia city centre is the heart of the city’s historic downtown district, with commercial buildings, murals, shops and dining. It’s a good place to take a self-guided stroll, with Centralia Station and McMenamins Olympic Club as useful points to include in your plans.
- Downtown orientation: the City of Centralia offers a Historic Downtown Map.
- Centralia city centre is about an 18-minute walk from this Centralia hotel.
- Centralia Station is at 210 Railroad Avenue.
- McMenamins Olympic Club is at 112 N. Tower Ave.
Getting Oriented in Centralia City Centre
The city describes Centralia’s downtown historic district as a contiguous collection of commercial buildings that forms the heart of the city and is on the National Register of Historic Places. City Hall, at 118 W. Maple Street on the corner of Pearl and Maple Streets, is one specific point of reference in the district.
For an overview before setting out, download the Historic Downtown Map from the City of Centralia’s Online City Maps page. The city also offers a visitor resource titled “Hidden Treasures in Downtown Centralia.” Murals around downtown depict prominent events in the community’s past, adding local history to a walk through the district.
Walking Around the Centre
Centralia’s Historic Downtown District is set up for a relaxed stroll among historic buildings, old-fashioned light poles, benches and murals. The official visitor page also points to antique shops, boutiques, dining, a winery and a chocolate shop, so you can combine a look at the streetscape with browsing or a meal.
Use the downtown map to help shape your route, then follow the streets that interest you rather than trying to cover every stop. If you need to locate public facilities, the city’s Facilities directory lets you view locations on a map or in a listing and search for features such as ADA accessibility, parking, restrooms and trails.
Finding Food and Local Services
Downtown’s shops and dining are part of the Historic Downtown District’s visitor appeal. The city’s visitor page highlights antique shops, boutiques, dining, a winery and a chocolate shop, giving you a mix of browsing and food stops to work into a walk.
For practical needs, Centralia’s Facilities directory is searchable by amenities including parking, restrooms and ADA accessibility. Check the official site before you go for current facility details and any time-sensitive visitor information.
How do you get from Centralia Station into the city centre?
Centralia Station is at 210 Railroad Avenue, close to the downtown historic district. Amtrak describes the historic station as built in 1912 and suggests touring it before strolling downtown.
Amtrak Cascades gives station and ticketing hours as Sunday through Saturday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm, and notes a ticket agent, checked baggage during station hours, wheelchair accessibility and paid short-term parking. Hours and services can change, so check the official site before you go. For arrival planning, the Centralia Station arrival guide covers the connection into town.
The City of Centralia identifies Twin Transit as the public transportation provider for Centralia and Chehalis. Its fixed-route and hourly service connects many neighborhoods with shopping centers, government offices and medical offices. For Amtrak fares and schedules, the city directs travelers to Amtrak.
Pairing a City-Centre Visit with the Olympic Club
McMenamins Olympic Club is at 112 N. Tower Ave. and combines a hotel with restaurants and bars, a theater and a game hall. Its New Tourist Bar is beneath the hotel and serves the adjacent movie theater; the bar is for guests aged 21 and over.
The original New Tourist Bar opened in 1913, closed in 1916 when Washington State went dry and was uncovered during renovations in 2002. If you want details about the venue’s spaces and bar hours, the McMenamins Olympic Club guide has more information.
FAQs
What is Centralia city centre known for?
The downtown historic district is a contiguous collection of commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Its streets include historic buildings, murals, shops and dining.
Is there a map of Centralia’s historic downtown?
Yes. The City of Centralia’s Online City Maps page includes a Historic Downtown Map among its downloadable maps.
What services are available at Centralia Station?
Services include a ticket agent, checked baggage during station hours, wheelchair accessibility and paid short-term parking. Check Amtrak Cascades for current station details.
What can you do at McMenamins Olympic Club?
The venue includes restaurants and bars, a theater and a game hall. The New Tourist Bar is beneath the hotel and serves the adjacent movie theater; it is for guests aged 21 and over.