Since 1991 through December 1998 we have brought in to shop, eat and have a enjoyable day 32,848 people with promotions by Destination Centralia. Leaving Seattle or Tacoma, Washington or Portland, Albany or Eugene, Oregon on an Amtrak train, a visitor arrives in Centralia about 10 a.m. to be greeted by Destination Centralia coordinator, Lynne West. Lynne greets all visitors, takes them by van or trolley on a tour of historic downtown Centralia, shows off Centralia's 20 historic murals and the Original Mt. St. Helens Ash Glass Works, where you can watch glass being blown from a viewing area. You can shop at Centralia's 350 antique dealers or the 50 Manufacturers Factory Outlets. Your lunch can be chosen from a wide selection of restaurants.
All visitors also receive a coupon book of added discounts.
We now have a large number of bus tours coming to the area. Jack also meets these busses. We especially encourage tourism-related businesses.