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Creston, Washington

Creston is located 60 miles west of Spokane on Highway 2 in Lincoln County.

Major Events and Festivals

May

Creston Community Days

Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Includes a breakfast at the school, The Butte or Bust Run, a parade at 11 a.m., activities and a lunch at the Park.

Attractions

Creston's Town Hall Auditorium

Contains historical pictures and information, including the story of Harry Tracy, a Wild West outlaw, who was gunned down by a Creston posse on August 5, 1902 after an extensive manhunt.  Visit GasLight.MtRoyal.ca/HTracy.htm for a detailed account of this manhunt as written by William MacLeod Raine.  The Creston Town Hall is located in a historic building orginally occupied by Creston State Bank.

Recreation

Crestson Skate Board Park

Currently under construction on the east side of town.

Fun on the Lake

Creston is located 8 miles from the town of Lincoln on Lake Roosevelt, which offers a boat launch, swimming and camping opportunities.  The Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area lies within a 30 mile radius of Creston and offers many recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities including Keller Ferry, Fort Spokane, Porcupine Bay, Seven Bays and Two Rivers Casino. Visit LakeRoosevelt.AreaParks.comfor more information.

Hunting

Creston is known for its hunting opportunities, including game birds, water fowl, deer, elk, bear and more.  Visit the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife's web site at FishHunt.dfw.wa.gov for season regulations.