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Longview, Washington

Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is the principal city of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cowlitz County.

Type CityMetro Area Population 37,818

Why go

  • City in Washington, United States.
  • Served by Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport (TDO).

History

Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is the principal city of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. Longview's population was 37,818 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in Cowlitz County. The city is located in southwestern Washington, at the junction of the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers. Longview shares a border with Kelso to the east, which is the county seat.

Where to stay

250 S Kelso Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · choicehotels.com
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505 N Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626 · sonesta.com
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510 S Kelso Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · redlion.com
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310 Long Ave, Kelso, WA 98626 · bestwestern.com
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440 Three Rivers Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · choicehotels.com
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723 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632 · choicehotels.com
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838 15th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
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1808 Hemlock St, Longview, WA 98632
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501 Three Rivers Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · stayinns.com
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1616 Hudson St, Longview, WA 98632
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1306 9th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
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Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98632
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106 N Minor Rd, Kelso, WA 98626 · motel6.com
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1822 Washington Way, Longview, WA 98632
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Pizza, Chicken, Restaurant · Roadside burger place with a small convenience store inside. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su… · outpost30.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00 · 203 Three Rivers Drive · redlobster.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · tacotimenw.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · 100 Pine Street, Kelso, 98626-1625 · papazuzuspizzawa.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1208 Washington Way, Longview, 98632 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa 07:30-16:00 · 1208 Commerce Avenue, Longview, 98632 · cafeguse.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 920 Washington Way, Longview, 98632 · locations.kfc.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · currykingwa.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · sushisakura.eatontheweb.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-18:00
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 1121 Commerce Avenue
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1328 Commerce Avenue, Longview, 98632
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Italian, Cafe · Italian cafe
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Gyros, Restaurant · Gyros restaurant
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Donut, Cafe · Donut cafe
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Teriyaki, Fast Food · Teriyaki fast food
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Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 760 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, 98632
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Fr 06:30-09:30,11:30-13:30,16:45-19:00; Tu,Th 06:30-09:30,10:50-13:30,16:45-19:00; Sa 11:30-13:30,16:45-18:00; Su…
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-17:00
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1210 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, 98632 · locations.carlsjr.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Mexican, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · favoritamexicanfood.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · papapetes.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-15:00
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Sushi, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 503A Allen Street
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American, Sushi, Restaurant · American/Sushi restaurant · 205 South Kelso Drive, Kelso, 98626
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa,Su off
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Airports

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) 2.2 mi to the centre
Kelso, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport (TDO) 24 mi to the centre
Toledo, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Walters Arv Ultralightport 4.3 mi to the centre
Kelso, WA, US
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Cougar Flat Airstrip 11 mi to the centre
Castle Rock, WA, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport (TDO); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Longview, Washington. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Tillamook, Oregon · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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