I've seen several performances at the Columbia Theater and I'm so happy Longview has maintained…read morethis jewel of a venue! Thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors and contributors who have contributed your time and money to ensure the theater remains open for future generations. Located in downtown Longview, the theater is positioned in a northwest-facing plaza with plenty of neighboring restaurants and cafes, as well as a dedicated parking lot in the rear. Visitors will also find plenty of street parking in the blocks surrounding the theater. The theater boasts a spacious lobby, with concessions and restrooms down a hallway to the left. This configuration prevents congestion in the lobby, however it can get crowded in the hallway. The theater has great acoustics, comfortable seating, and mostly unubstructed sightines throughout the auditorium. There are ADA seats in the rear, and a gently sloping grade that allows for easy passage throughout the building.

Great old theater! We love all the old painted decorations;…read moreit is still in its' glory of youth! We drove over to see a movie preview, such a fun night! Good thing we arrived early to park and get in line! They had sold over 500 tickets when we purchased ours two days before! We found plenty of on street and small parking lots to use in the area. The line of movie goers wound along the front entrance street and down the quieter blocks beside the huge old building. As we waited two shinning "limos" pulled up to bring on the stars! There was even a red carpet! The place was spotless and in wonderful shape, you felt like you were stepping back in time. This was the movies world review, and we were lucky to be seated near some of the cast! We had a fun night and enjoyed seeing a movie that had been filmed in the local areas! We are planning to come back for other events in the future!

I'm surprised there are no updated photos or reviews about this Longview gem!…read more No worries. I'm here to save the day. We've come to the CDM a few times. It's always a fun low stimulation activity we enjoy doing on the rainy days. We love all the inclusiveness to the facility. It never seems to be too busy. Parents have always been very attentive to their own children. There's a little kid room. I'd say more for ages 1-7. There are signs and rules to follow. Our child hasn't got sick from this place yet, mind the signs, please. When a sign says "shows off" take yo shoes off. Then there's a bigger kid room (my toddler loves it nonetheless). This room has more ages 5-10 age range. There's some nature stuff, a tiny grocery store with cute carts. Doctors office. The train was a newer one. There's different STEM type activities as well. Very open space for many kids to play at once. It's extremely cute for a nonprofit kids space. Then occasionally they have their "Science Room" open. It's pretty cute! A little more for older kids like 7-13. Definitely keep an eye on your more squirrelly kids in this area. But very cool space when it's open! Anyhoosies, we really enjoy the CDM. They also do events quite often. I believe they have a mascot. They're pretty active on their Facebook page. Only downside, their hours change often it seems. We can't go often due to our schedules not matching their open times. It's okay though. I understand staffing can be difficult and whatnot. Hope this helped! Happy Yelping(:

First visit today during MUD day! They did a good job, setting up different stations and providing…read moreopportunities to play and learn. And to wash off! We will definitely have to come back again for indoor time.

Interesting place the range is odd and you can't hit driver on it. Practice areas are smaller than…read moreyou think they would be for a "nice" country club. They also don't sell logo balls individually and expect you to pay $15 for a sleeve of TP5s with logos instead. Course was fine, very challenging. Very hilly on the front. Greens are one of the fastest I've ever played next to Arizona greens. I really enjoy Mint Valley the public course next door. And you can hit driver and they have a huge putting green.

Great golf course for all levels! Beautiful layout and scenery! And the amazing luxury of not…read morefighting the crowds and getting on the course when you want to - I love it! John

While checking out McMenamin's next door, we decided to stop into the Port of Kalama Interpretive…read moreCenter, which is located within the Port of Kalama Administrative Offices. We weren't sure what to expect at first, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. The center does a great job of telling the story of how transportation shaped the settlement and growth of Kalama. From the early days of river travel and shipping on the Columbia, to the railroads that connected the region to the rest of the country, you really get a sense of how vital this area was in the development of commerce and community in southwest Washington. One of the main highlights inside is the full-size 1917 Northern Pacific Steam Locomotive on display. Seeing it up close was incredible--the sheer size and detail make you appreciate just how massive and powerful these machines were during their operating years. Standing beside it, you can almost imagine the noise, steam, and energy it must have carried through town over a century ago. The exhibits are well put together, with historic photographs, artifacts, and informative displays that bring the past to life in an easy-to-follow way. It's the kind of place that both history buffs and casual visitors can enjoy. The center itself is also clean, spacious, and well maintained, which made for a comfortable visit. Overall, this was a really cool and unexpected experience. If you're already in Kalama--whether you're dining at McMenamin's, exploring the waterfront, or just passing through--it's absolutely worth taking the time to stop in. We would definitely recommend checking it out when you're in the area.

small collection but awesome large steam engine & solid narrative of the development of the town &…read moreport. very cool.

My family and I had a great time at the 7 Wonders Museum at Mt St. Helens. We loved the visitors…read morecenter and presentation by the staff on Mt St. Helens. We also scheduled a tour of the blast zone and encountered beautiful scenery, landscapes and wildlife. The tour was eye opening on the amount of devistation and change that can take place so quickly in a catastropic event. I definitely recommend a visit along with the tour you will not be disappointed.

Great people, great atmosphere...plus the best Prime Rib in town served 1st Fridays of the month.read more

I was really disappointed in our visit to the Japanese Gardens at lake Sacagawea Park. We travel…read morewith our dog and one of the things I usually look for when exploring a new town is a nice local park where we can bring her along. I'd seen information online suggesting that this location was dog friendly, so I thought this would be an easy stop for us and routed us slightly out of our way to come here. Unfortunately that was not our experience. When we arrived, we discovered that dogs are not allowed in the Japanese Garden area and there were also signs throughout the park indicating that dogs are prohibited in many areas. It seems like they allow leashed dogs in parts of the park, but there are several restricted areas. So if you're traveling with a dog, I would recommend skipping this area entirely. It's not worth trying to decipher where it is and is not okay for you to be. Since we were already here we took turns checking out the gardens themselves and honestly they were pretty underwhelming. I don't know if we caught them at the wrong time of year, but there doesn't seem to be anything here that makes it worth the effort of a trip specifically to come in and see them. The park itself looked nice and people seemed to enjoy walking around the lake, but the gardens just weren't that impressive in my opinion. In hindsight, I really wish we had skipped this stop but if you don't have a dog or don't travel with one, you may enjoy this location.

Hidden gem in Longview. The pdx Japanese garden costs to go into and then they have strict rules…read morelike no photography. This park is free and Theres no ridiculous rules to deal with. Such a gorgeous park. Highly recommended for those looking for an eastern look.

I went for the wood fired pizza, but was not impressed. It was okay, but for the price I wanted…read morebetter.

I don't know where to begin with this place. The family who owns and run the place make everyone…read morefeel like family. The tasting room is quaint and they have a record player in the back you can play records on. The pizza is my absolute favorite I've ever had. We enjoy making wine tasting trips around the PNW and no matter how many wines I try, Roland is the wine club I would choose to join every time, the wine is *chefs kiss*.