Dayton Washington Tourism

Dayton is home to the oldest depot and courthouse in the state, both fully restored and open for tours. The depot, built in 1881 and restored as a historic landmark, is a museum that offers $5.00 guided tours Tuesday thru Saturday.

It is one of 117 buildings in Dayton listed on the National Register of historic places. Dayton also offers self-guided tours of three National Historic Districts. Walking tour maps are available at the visitor center at 166 E. Main Street.

Located directly on the Lewis & Clark Trail, Dayton’s Main Street is filled with unique shops and offers both elegant lodging and fine dining. Visitors can enjoy overnight accommodations in an historic Bed and Breakfast, dining in the only four-star restaurant in eastern Washington, tasting locally made wine or beer, and seeing a live production at the historic theater. The rural roads winding between the beautiful rolling hills surrounding Dayton are wonderful for bicycling or driving tours.

Dayton’s close proximity to the Blue Mountains and Snake River offers outstanding recreation opportunities. The Snake River area offers camping, fishing, and boating opportunities with scenic Palouse Falls just a short drive away. A walking trail leads to a scenic overlook above the river that tells the story of local Indians and ancient remains fround in the area.

The Tucannon Recreation Area stretching from the Snake River to the Blue Mountains offers pristine river and lake fishing, RV hook-ups, camping, an environmental learning center, and access to the spectacular Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area with wonderful hiking trails. Both skiing and snowmobiling are offered in the Umatilla National Forest just 20 miles south of Dayton on North Touchet Road. Recreation maps are available at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.

Hisoric Depot in Dayton