Discover Kelso, Washington, and all it has to offer when you stay at Americas Best Value Inn Kelso. We are ideally located off Cowlitz Way providing you easy access to nearby attractions including Lower Columbia College, Cowlitz Event Center, and Lake Sacajawea. Whether you’re in town for vacation, business, or simply passing through, take advantage of our free high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable guest rooms and wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast served with coffee in the lobby. At Americas Best Value Inn Kelso, we’ve got you covered from the time you hit the road until your head hits the pillow.

Backstage Cafe – Theater Pub

Bob’s Sporting Goods

Offering:

Full-time Pro Shop employees

Archery Lessons, Seminars

Archery League

11-lane air conditioned range

Full service repair shop

Offering Hoyt, Mathews, Mission Bows

Parts and Accessories

Tel: 360.425.3870

Bruno’s pizza is conveniently located in Longview, Washington. We’ve built a reputation in our community with our amazing pizza and our great service. People from all over the Northwest LOVE our pepperoni that we slice ourselves every day and pre-cook in our oven to a delicious crispiness that people just can’t seem to get enough of.
We like to keep it classic with our thin crispy crust made from our own fresh dough that we make ourselves. Pizza isn’t something we take lightly. That’s why we use the best ingredients we can and give attention to every detail.

We love what we do and that’s why people love coming here. Whether it’s just stopping by to pick up dinner or the whole family is celebrating a special event. Come by and try us out. But just a warning…. Once you have our pizza you’ll be hooked for life.

Burgerville USA

Nestled in the center of Longview on the corner of Broadway and 14th Cafe Cassava is a beautiful converted 1929 title office.
With a delicious menu of handmade soups, salads, sandwiches, Pastries, coffee & tea. Regional Wines and Micro Brews available.

The Country Folks Deli
(A.K.A. The Cow Deli) opened it’s doors in the summer of 1991 with two things: Passion and a family recipe that we all now know as Grandmas Bread.

Our vision is to provide our community with not only a comfortable, clean atmosphere, with a friendly staff, but to also offer the freshest product of the highest quality to our customers!

Every morning the kitchens of The Country Folks Deli are overwhelmed  with the aromas of fresh baked breads, homemade soups and oven roasted turkey. If that’s not enough to entice you, stop by and try one of our many different pies that are made fresh every morning. From coconut cream to Marion berry and rhubarb, you are sure to find your favorite!

The friendly staff of The Country Folks Deli serves up to 200 people every afternoon, most of them just asking for “the usual”. Whether you join us for our signature grilled chicken pesto sandwich, one of our fabulous fresh salads, or something hot off of the grill, we  guarantee you’ll love it!

Economy Inn

Five Dons Brewing aims to bring local beer to the Lower Columbia with our downtown Longview WA microbrewery.
Our beers include Hard Way Pale Ale, Blonde Next Door Blonde Ale and Dark Divide Porter.

Freddy’s Just for the Halibut

Grounds for Opportunity (GFO) Cafe is a full service cafe and a training kitchen, offering a 16-week certificated course, preparing students for jobs in the restaurant industry, and serves as CAP’s central kitchen for its Meals on Wheels and Senior Community Lunch programs. We also cater events.

The cafe is located at 413 S. Pacific in Kelso, next to the train station.

Operating hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We have a great breakfast and lunch menu with daily specials. Come and enjoy a Starbucks Latte and support job training and meals for seniors at the same time!

GuestHouse Inn & Suites Kelso/Longview is pleased to provide the services and facilities expected by today’s travelers. Our friendly, professional staff members will ensure a comfortable stay at our conveniently located Kelso, WA hotel. While staying with us, enjoy easy access to area business, premier dining and top entertainment districts. Experience the top hotel in Kelso, WA today. We look forward to welcoming you.
Within walking distance to:

Fiesta Bonita Mexican Grill
Panera Bread
Red Lobster
 Izzy’s Pizza

Please check out our dining pages for more choices

Hop-N-Grape is a lot of things under one roof. The Smokehouse Pub is at one end of the building turning out delicious BBQ 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. There are two hickory burning smokers making the best pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken, turkey and salmon in the area.

At the other end of the building is a retail shop that has a complete selection of beer and wine making supplies. Over 800 varieties of beer and 700 varieties of wine are on hand for Cowlitz County’s best selection. We also have related gifts and accessories.

Each year, thousands of visitors step back in time to discover the 1880’s Victorian Farmhouse and country gardens that comprise the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.

To showcase the site, the Gardens and historic buildings have been lovingly maintained by the Hulda Klager Lilac Society, a nonprofit volunteer organization. The Society fully funds the care and upkeep of the historical site from the proceeds of Lilac Days, dues and donations. With the help of our volunteers and members, the Society continues to carry on the work of growing and showing the beautiful lilacs including those hybridized by Hulda Klager many decades ago.

Lilac Days 2020
April to May

History of Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
Woodland is perhaps best known as the home of Hulda Klager (1863–1960), who was a prolific breeder of lilacs. The “Lilac Lady” Hulda Klager née Thiel, was long the pride of Woodland. She immigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in 1865, when she was just two years old, and came West when her family bought a farm in Woodland. Later she married and settled down on the family farm. When a friend gave her a book about Luther Burbank, she began creating flowers, hybridizing new varieties of roses, dahlias, even apples, and lilacs in particular. By 1920 she had created such a magnificent array of new hand-pollinated lilacs that she opened her garden on Lilac Week every spring for visitors. The floodwaters of 1948 rolled over her garden, destroying every shrub and hand-pollinated lilac. The loss grieved those who visited her garden or who had purchased her lilacs. From all over the Northwest, people sent starts of her lilacs from their own gardens. By 1950, at the age of eighty-seven, Klager, who loved flowers and who had been honored by the state of Washington as well as such organizations as the nationally famous arboretum at Cambridge, Massachusetts, again opened her home for Lilac Week. After her death in 1960, the Woodland Federated Garden Club, shocked that the garden might be bulldozed for industry, succeeded in raising money to buy it and have it declared a state and national historic site.

Izzy’s Pizza

Jack in the Box

Kelso Highlander Festival
Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th
Tam O’Shanter Park
Kelso, WA 98626
When:  September 2020

Experience a whole weekend of Scottish & Celtic culture, with the Avenue of Clans, Scottish craft & food vendors, Scottish music & dancing, as well as Highland Games.

Saturday, September 12th, 2020
At beautiful Tam O’Shanter Park on Saturday, September 12th, 2020 the festivities begin, starting at 7:00 am with a Fun Run/Walk 5K road race. At 9:00 am the Highland Dance Competition, Silent Auction and Highland Games begin. At 10:00 am please join us for the annual Highlander Festival Parade. Also beginning at 10:00 am join us for the Kelso Garden Club Flower Show “Journey Through the Highlands”. At 12:30 the Opening Ceremonies & Parade of Clans begins on the field. The Silent Auction ends at 4:00. The entertainment continues all day Saturday with music by Men of Worth, Darby O’Gill, and pipe bands from Ft. Vancouver and Clan Gordon. This is located under the covered area.

The Kilted Klassic Golf Tournament starts with registration at 8:00 AM at the Three Rivers Golf Course on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. Tee-off is at 10:00 AM. Contact Mike Fowler 360-749-4925

Sunday, September 13th, 2020
At 8:00 AM please join us for the Kirkin’ of the Tartan Worship Service at Tam O’Shanter Park and again at 10:00 AM at the Kelso Methodist Presbyterian Church in Kelso at 206 Cowlitz Way. There will be a special tea reception following the Kirkin’ at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a bagpiper and a Highland Dancer performing.

The Highland Games will begin at the park at 9:00 AM with those hardy lads and lasses tossing the caber and throwing the stone. There will be entertainment in the afternoon at the park with the Wicked Tinkers, and Men of Worth.

The Kelso Rotary will be holding their Annual Duck Race in the afternoon raising money for charities and scholarships.

Get your Highlander Festival Buttons, on sale July 5th, for only $1.00 each and you could win many prizes which have been donated from various merchants in Kelso, $600 grand prize shopping certificate.

Kelso Theater Pub & Backstage Cafe… We are a unique single-screen movie theater, showing current mainstream films & Occasionally first-run blockbusters.
The movie theater is for all ages. Watch a movie and have a pizza. The theater has been set up for your enjoyment. Tables have been placed in front of each seat for your dining enjoyment while watching one of our movies.
Our adjoining Backstage Cafe is open Tuesday – Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for lunch & Every evening for Dinner from 5 pm – 8 pm. Our full menu & specials
are always available in the cafe. Our menu is limited form but including all of our pizzas are always available in our Theater along with the standard movie fare. Beer & Wine is served in both Theater and Cafe & Chef Marc usually has a limited yet tantalizing selection of handcrafted desserts, including his signature Peanut Butter Pie as well as seasonal selections, all made from scratch.

Kim Bowl

Lewis & Clark Bowmen

Offering:

Archery Lessons – Youth and Adult, Individual/Group

Archery Shoots – Competitions

Archery Range Situated in the Woods – 3-D Range

(Range accessible to members only or during shoots)

Hunting Preparation Shoots – Fall/Winter Archery

Inexpensive Club Memberships

Little Ceasers

The Longview Squirrel Fest is the first of its kind on the West Coast and in the Mount St. Helens region! We’re nuts over this one-day festival in honor or our furry friends. Launching the first Longview Squirrel Fest was a dream of a local group, The idea came from the Sandbaggers who helped build and maintains the Nutty Narrows Bridge on the Civic Circle in Longview, they wanted a fun event that would be nutty enough for everyone from age 2 to 102.

The Civic Circle is transformed into an all day venue of fun, games, and music for the whole family to enjoy.

Kids 5 k Run
Go Nutty Squirrel Fest Parade
Craft Vendors
Food Vendors
Kids Games & Activities
Karaoke
Beer & Wine Garden
Main Stage – Musical Entertainment

Every August

McDonalds

Minami Teriyaki

Muchos Gracias Mexican Food

Nipps Drive-Through

Panda Express

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Papa Pete’s Pizza

Pizza Hut

Puzzle Quest Escape Room is filled with mysterious objects and using some of those items as clues you must work together with your team to attempt to complete your given mission and break free from the room.

The first and only full length Escape Room Game in Cowlitz County. Enter the room, accept your mission, and try to escape as the 60 minute clock counts down.
A great activity for team building, date nights, birthdays, family events, and more. Come and test your ingenuity, out-of-the-box thinking, mind power, and most importantly, team work as you use clues and items around the room to solve the puzzles and escape!

From the breathtaking beauty of Mount Saint Helens to the powerful waters of the Columbia River, Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center – Kelso/Longview is situated in a prime Washington State location. Offering a variety of options for things to do for families, couples, and business travelers alike, Red Lion is a standout among hotels in Kelso and Longview.

Discover a unique ambiance as you enter our Kelso hotel, and experience an unmatched level of service that makes you feel at home immediately. Indulge in plush amenities that mimic the comforts of home, including a plush pillow-top bed, complimentary Wi-Fi, and eco-bath friendly amenities. After you’ve settled in, treat yourself to a dining delight at Scoreboard Lounge or the Pacific Grill, our onsite restaurants that offer a variety of flavorful entrees and generous portions. Or, take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool.

Offering 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for up to 600 guests, Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center – Kelso/Longview is a chosen destination among Kelso and Longview hotels for social and professional events as well.

Regal Three Rivers Mall 12 & RPX Cinemas
Located at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso WA.
341 Three Rivers Mall Drive

Sizzler

Stuffy’s II

Located inside the 7th Avenue Walmart Store

Subway

Suns Teriyaki

Taco Bell

Taco Time

Opening in 2012, The Office 842 is located at 842 Washington in Longview, WA. Decorated in upscale and chic decor, The Office 842 features organic
speciality coffee, hand crafted martini and cocktails and delicious tapas style dishes. Coming by for morning coffee, a quick lunch, happy hour or a night cap.
The Office 842 is a great place to socialize and relax.
Sophisticated~~
From the rich leather seating, dark wood cabinets, and custom glass chandeliers, The Office 842 offers a warm and inviting getaway to meet friends, celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a night on the town. The Office 842 boasts a flavorful menu that provides Longview/Kelso area with something deliciously different. We had the foodie in mind when we created our menu featuring spicy, garlic, zesty and bold flavors, with all of our hot items being baked not fried. We have many gluten free and vegan friendly items. Our full menu is always available during business hours. Come in and enjoy your lunch or call ahead to pick up your order at our drive-thru. You can even place your order from your smart phone using The Office 842 app.
Caffeinated~~
The Office 842 offers all the amenities of a relaxing internet cafe. We provide a clean, modern and comfortable cafe by day with free wi-fi and serve roasted organic coffee and espresso beans. We also have a delicious variety of breakfast items on our menu. Come in and enjoy a relaxing morning at The Office 842, while enjoying your favorite espresso drink, smoothie, or breakfast item. Our friendly staff is always available to serve you your favorite morning treats through our drive-thu for your convenience.
Spirited~~
The Office 842 specializes in hand crafted, fresh pressed martinis. In addition to our rotating seasonal cocktails we have over 42 specialty martinis on our menu. We even carry low cal and gluten free spirits. Enjoy a martini or craft beer on our covered patio anytime of the year. We have two beautiful fire pits to keep you toasty or to help you set the mood.

The History of the Rodeo

The Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo originated as a PRCA rodeo in 1975 under the direction of rodeo committee members Ron McCoy, Mel Boultinghouse, Cal Christensen, Vern Eaton, Wayne Gossett, Bill Merz, George Moore, Les Nelson, and Jan Searing. The rodeo was originally called The Cowlitz County Fair & Rodeo, but after Mount Saint Helens spewed its fire and thunder upon this area in 1980, committeeman George Moore suggested in 1981 that the rodeo’s name be changed to The Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo.

Since 1981, the rodeo has been known by this memorable name, which though was derived from a volcanic eruption, it also aptly denotes the thundering hooves and energy, which this rodeo brings to town.

When the rodeo began in 1975 we used a borrowed, portable arena that was erected just before the Cowlitz County Fair opened, and had to dismantle it after the fair ended. In 1979, we established a permanent arena. Although this arena was a vast improvement over a portable arena, we now have a state of the art arena, which we are proud to state was entirely constructed by committee members. Cowlitz County Fair Grounds 1970’s Our present committee is comprised of 12 committee members, whereas we had 8 committee members when the rodeo originated.

Christensen Brothers was our original stock contractor. Gold Buckle Rodeo Company is our present stock contractor. We began with $300.00 per added event, and now we add $3,000.00 per event, including barrel racing. Since this rodeo’s origination we have consistently drawn top cowboy and cowgirl contestants to the competition. The Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo committee believes that the keys to success in having a great rodeo consist of having excellent stock, quality contestants, talented bullfighters, funny clowns, and exciting half-time entertainment. Each year we strive to make the rodeo the most successful rodeo competition we can bring to the Lower Columbia region. We hope that you have the opportunity to experience the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo!

Urban Saloon & Grill

Wendy’s