Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
Start planning to attend the next festival: April 25 - 27, 2025
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
Things to See in Hoquiam
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7th Street Theatre - Built in 1928 and designed for Vaudeville's live audience, the theater simulates an evening under the stars. The Theatre is listed on the State and National Historic Register. For more information check their website
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The Elton Bennett Nature Walk - Elton Bennett was a prominent artist who contributed greatly to the Harbor. The walk, near the house he once lived in, has gravel trails that wind through trees next to a creek. The park is on Grand Avenue off of Hwy 101 North (approximately 8 blocks from the Riverside Avenue Bridge). |
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9th Street Boat Launch and Pier - This public boat docking area has picnic tables and a nice walk along the Hoquiam River.
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28th Street Landing - The tower here provides a great view of the Chehalis River.
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Polson Museum - This is the premier History Museum in Grays Harbor and a National Historic Site. For more information go to their website.
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Hoquiam's Castle - This magnificent 20-room home was built in 1897 overlooking Grays Harbor by one of the founding lumber barons, Robert Lytle. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is no longer a bed and breakfast nor open for tours. It is worth a driveby at 515 Chenault. Next door is the Lytle House originally owned by Robert's brother, Joseph.
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The Johnny Green Dike - Take a nice stroll on this walkway bordering the Hoquiam River. Start at Public Market (with Deidra's Deli, a bakery, & craft booths) and walk to the Polson Museum. A loop walk takes you across both Hoquiam's bridges.
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The Hoquiam Timberland Library - This 1911 Carnegie building, is located at 7th and K Streets. This rare (for the Pacific Northwest) Prairie style building was designed by Louis W. Claude, a friend of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 1989-90 it was remodeled and increased in size. Fortunately the forms for the decorative frieze were found in the Midwest and used in the remodel to add to the symmetry of the building.
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Old Cannery Park is located at the end of Adams Street (turn toward the bay at the stoplight not far from the airport). This inviting picnic shelter at one of Hoquiam's newer parks is a great place to enjoy your meal.
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Visit the City of Hoquiam's website for more information.