Serving as a passageway to the breathtaking Mount St Helens, the historic city of Castle Rock, WA is connected to two of the most incredible attractions for visitors and tourists: the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway and the Mount St Helens National Monument, Visitor Center and Cellars. Other places of notable interest include the Johnston Ridge Observatory, the Forest Learning Center, Hummocks Trail, Seaquest State Park, Loowit Trail #216, and The Garden at Stillmeadow, Vault Books and Brew, as the Castle Rock Donuts. The city’s downtown area also offers a selection of antique stores, restaurants, shops, and accommodations.

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Mount St Helens Visitor Center

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Johnston Ridge Observatory

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Spirit Lake Memorial Highway

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Forest Learning Center

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Hummocks Trail

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Seaquest State Park

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Loowit Trail #216

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Mount St. Helen’s Creation Center

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Castle Rock is 2 hours from Seattle (116.6 miles via I-5 S):


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