Centralia, WA

Centralia is a Lewis County city in southwest Washington, located near the meeting of the Skookumchuck and Chehalis rivers. The area was first home to Upper Chehalis villages, and the modern city later grew as a railroad and highway stop between Seattle and Portland. Centralia has a practical small-city feel, with Fort Borst Park, a municipal airfield, the Evergreen Playhouse, and regional shopping nearby. It is not flashy, but its location makes it a steady hub for travelers and residents in the Chehalis-Centralia area.