Museums
History BuffColumbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Under $25Interpretive museum on the Columbia River Gorge covering the region's geology, Native American culture and Oregon Trail history.
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SightseeingLocal Gem
The Dalles
The Dalles is a sightseeing stop in The Dalles, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: free.
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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