Grays Harbor Street Market
Over 150 vendors sell everything from food to arts and crafts and offers great activities for kids, with the motto "where we make it, bake it, grow it, or create it." Open June 7th to August 30th
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport
Set sail on the Lady Washington or the Hawaiian Chieftain for a real experience on a replica tall ship, or just explore the seaport that was once home to a thriving fishing community. This seaport aims to preserve the maritime heritage of Aberdeen and the greater Grays Harbor area.
Kurt Cobain Walking Tour
The Aberdeen Museum of History honors the early life of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of the grunge rock group Nirvana, with a walking tour of where he grew up in town. Note that most of the sites are businesses or private residences and are unaffiliated with the museum.
Kurt Cobain Memorial Foundation
The foundation's goal is to honor the legacy and contributions that Kurt Cobain and Nirvana made to modern rock. Each October they present Lounge Acts, a concert that highlights the work of local bands.
Bottle Beach State Park
75 acres and 6000 feet of mud flats are home to a rich and diverse ecology of wildlife such as invertebrates and birds. The park is an important stop in migratory patterns and is a great place for bird watching.
Aberdeen Museum of History
Get a taste of the local history of Aberdeen at this museum, located inside the Aberdeen Armory Building. Exhibits include a history of the local logging and maritime industries as well collections on Native American artifacts.
Westport Winery
Washington's westernmost winery and vineyard offers tastings and tours of their products, which are self-proclaimed "on the cutting edge of maritime viticulture." The winery also strives to capture the essence of beach culture.
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
Another great bird-watching area, this refuge is home to a migratory stop for shorebirds making the 15,000 mile flight from Argentina to the Arctic Circle. The refuge is also home to a number of species that live in the surrounding mudflats and estuaries.
Charter boating and fishing
Take part in Grays Harbor's local fishing tradition with a charter fishing or boating trip. A number of boating companies operate out of nearby Westport for opportunities to fish on the Pacific coast or in the harbor.
Harbor Resort
Get your feet wet and your hands dirty clamming and crabbing. This resort located in nearby Westport offers a lot of activities for shellfish gathering and fishing.