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The neighboring cities of Kelso and Longview were once the riverside flatland and hilly habitat of the local American Indians and a handful of Hudson’s Bay traders.Visitors can take a step into the area’s past when they walk through the doors of the Cowlitz County Historical Museum located on Allen Street in Kelso. Murals on several buildings portray historic scenes from the past. A variety of lodging and visitor services are available in Kelso and Longview, including three public golf courses. The Kelso Visitor and Volcano Information Center (exit 39 from I-5) is a good place to get local information and maps. Longview has the distinction of being named “Tree City, U.S.A.” Over 16,000 trees of many varieties are maintained for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. There are 17 buildings in Longview that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Special points of interest include R.A. Long Park, originally constructed in 1922; the Library Grounds, with its beautiful rose garden and the Nutty Narrows Squirrel Bridge, the world’s only sky bridge for squirrels; the Monticello Hotel, a classic example of 19th century architecture; and the Columbia Theatre, with its Italian Renaissance style and year-round calendar of events. Lake Sacajawea, a crescent-shaped man-made lake, curves through the heart of the residential district, and features a scenic walking/jogging path on its shoreline. Many playgrounds are also found along the lake. |
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