Stroll through Aberdeen’s Walking Tour

By The Daily World • May 4, 2023 1:30 am
Pictured, starting at top left, clockwise: Morck Hotel, Grunge Music Mural, Crowther-Wooding Building, Wishkah Street looking east from Broadway circa 1955 and Wishkah Street looking east from I St. circa 2012. (Downtown Aberdeen Association)
Pictured, starting at top left, clockwise: Morck Hotel, Grunge Music Mural, Crowther-Wooding Building, Wishkah Street looking east from Broadway circa 1955 and Wishkah Street looking east from I St. circa 2012. (Downtown Aberdeen Association)

The Downtown Aberdeen Association wants you to walk through town.

The group is kicking off a series of walking tours, starting this Saturday, which will focus in the history of Aberdeen from 1846 through 1946. The tour on Saturday starts at Nirvana Coffee Co., located at 205 South I St. Tours end at different locations downtown to encourage visiting area shops. Tours are 1 to 3 p.m., with your tour guide Phil “Fill” Slep.

Tours are all ages and family friendly. Bring walking shoes and rain gear as warranted. Organizers said they will do their best to not cancel due to weather.

Tours dates are free to the public

Saturday, May 6 — Aberdeen History (1846-1946)

Saturday, May 20 — Walk of Stars

Saturday, June 3 — Aberdeen History (1846-1946)

Saturday, June 17 — Art, Murals, Sculptures

Saturday, July 1 — Aberdeen History (1846-1946)

Saturday, July 15 — Murders, Madame’s, Mayhem, Mysteries

Saturday, Aug. 5 — Aberdeen History (1846-1946)

Saturday, Aug. 19 — Nirvana and Music

Saturday, Sept. 2 — Aberdeen History (1846-1946)

Saturday, Sept. 16 — Walk of Stars

Private Group Tours, Speaking Engagements, and Presentations can be arranged at a nominal fee.