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Raymond
Half a day is enough: see the Northwest Carriage Museum, walk the historic boardwalk, then move on. One night only if you're breaking the drive on US 101.
Raymond is a small lumber town on Willapa Bay with a preserved carriage museum and a historic theatre. Most travellers pass through on US 101 between Aberdeen and Astoria. The town is worth a short stop for the museum and a coffee, but not a destination on its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–February (rain, many businesses closed or limited hours)
- Airports
- PDX · SEA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Raymond911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Raymond, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyRaymond is a quiet town with low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPDX Portland International (About 2.5 h drive via US 26 and US 101).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable (about 1 km (0.6 mi) from end to end).The town is walkable (about 0.6 mi (1 km) from end to end).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PDX Portland International (About 2.5 h drive via US 26 and US 101) · SEA Seattle–Tacoma International (About 2.5 h drive via I-5 and US 101)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Dec (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (21 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Raymond: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
19 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
16 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
20 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
21 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable (about 1 km from end to end). Pacific Transit Route 14 connects Raymond to Aberdeen (Mon–Fri) and Route 32 to South Bend (daily). A car is needed for the region.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
US 101 south, about 45 min
Cape Disappointment State Park and the Columbia River mouth.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
US 101 east then WA 4, about 1 h
Larger town with shops and dining.
Aberdeen
goDoor to door: About 40 min
US 101 north, about 30 min
Largest city on the coast; supplies and services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Raymond
A few motels and inns; walkable to the museum and theatre.
South Bend
5 min south; more lodging options, including chain motels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80
- Mid
- $100–150
- High
- $200+
Watch out
Safety
- Many businesses close early or are closed Sundays/Mondays; check hours ahead.
- US 101 can be slow in summer with RV traffic; plan extra time.
- Cell service is generally fine, but some rural stretches on 101 have dead zones.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pacific Transit Route 14 (Raymond–Aberdeen): $1.50 (check)
- Pacific Transit Route 32 (Raymond–South Bend): $1.50 (check)
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- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the museum? — Where is the museum?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Raymond. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid November–February (rain, many businesses closed or limited hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialCity of Raymond official website
- officialPacific Transit
- officialNorthwest Carriage Museum
- officialRaymond Theatre
- secondaryWikivoyage: Raymond, revision 5179028 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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