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Auburn is a city of about 87,000 people in the Green River Valley of western Washington, between Seattle and Tacoma, with views of Mount Rainier on clear days. Once a farming town in the fertile White River Valley, it grew with the railroad and is now a diverse suburban city with a small historic downtown.
The White River Valley Museum tells the story of the valley's Native peoples, Japanese American farmers and railroad workers, and includes a restored caboose and depot. The Neely Mansion, built in 1894 by a pioneer family, is one of the oldest homes in the area and opens for tours and events.
Emerald Downs hosts thoroughbred horse racing from spring to fall, and the Muckleshoot Casino draws visitors year round. Auburn Environmental Park protects wetlands with boardwalks and birdwatching, while Les Gove Park and the Green River trails offer family outings. Main Street has local restaurants, and the Auburn Avenue Theater hosts comedy and shows.
A small museum on the history of the valley's Native peoples, pioneer settlers, Japanese American farmers and the railroad. Exhibits include a recreated 1920s downtown, a restored caboose and a depot. Its rotating shows are thoughtful, and admission is low cost. Plan about an hour.
Built in 1894 by pioneer Aaron Neely, this Victorian farmhouse is one of the oldest homes in the valley. Volunteers restored it with period furniture and tell stories of the Neely family and later Japanese and Filipino farm families. Open for tours and events on select weekends.
Auburn's small historic downtown has brick buildings with local restaurants, cafes, bakeries and shops, plus murals and public art. Summer brings a farmers market and street events. It is close to the museum and the Auburn Avenue Theater, which hosts comedy and live shows.
A wetland park in the heart of Auburn with boardwalks and trails through marshes and ponds that attract herons, ducks, hawks and frogs. Interpretive signs explain how the wetlands protect the valley. Bring binoculars, especially in spring and fall during bird migration.
A modern thoroughbred racetrack with live racing on weekends from spring to fall and views of Mount Rainier behind the track on clear days. The grandstand has food, drinks and family days with activities for kids. Arrive early on big race days such as the Longacres Mile.
One of the largest casinos in the Pacific Northwest, run by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. It offers slots, table games, a bingo hall, several restaurants and live entertainment, and is open around the clock. Guests must be 21 or older for gaming areas.
Auburn's central community park, home to the Les Gove campus with its community center and teen center, plus a big playground, picnic shelters, a bocce court and sports courts. The White River Valley Museum sits on the same campus, so kids can play here after a museum visit.
Trails and parks along the Green River offer flat walking and biking routes through the valley, with river views, farmland and, on clear days, Mount Rainier on the horizon. Watch for salmon in the river in fall and eagles along the banks in winter. Bring layers, as it can be breezy.
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