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The Dalles

404 W 2nd St · The Dalles, OR

Why you should go…

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce operates the official visitor center for The Dalles, Oregon, a Columbia River Gorge town at the eastern edge of the gorge. Staff provide maps, lodging and dining referrals and recommendations for regional attractions such as the Columbia River, historic downtown and nearby state parks. The visitor desk is open weekdays.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Dalles, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

    Under $25

    Interpretive museum on the Columbia River Gorge covering the region's geology, Native American culture and Oregon Trail history.

    3.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Packer Orchards

    Under $25

    A fourth-generation family farm near Hood River with u-pick fruit, a farm market bakery and seasonal family events.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Klickitat County

    Free

    The north shore of the Columbia River Gorge, with whitewater, wind sports, hiking and small towns.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hood River

    Free

    Official tourism bureau for Hood River, Oregon, with guides to Gorge wineries, outdoor recreation and dining.

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance

    Free

    Regional tourism office promoting scenic drives, waterfalls and food trails across the Columbia River Gorge.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Cascade Locks

    Free

    Columbia River Gorge town known for the Bridge of the Gods, Bonneville Dam and river tours.

    34 mi awayMore like this