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Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, Washington is a sightseeing stop in Vancouver, WA, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: free.

· Vancouver, WA

Why you should go…

Vancouver, Washington is the seat of Clark County, situated on the Columbia River directly across from Portland, Oregon. Visit Vancouver WA, the operating name of the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office, is the official destination marketing organization for the city and surrounding Clark County. It promotes the region for leisure travel, sports events, and meetings and conventions as a nonprofit funded by a local Tourism Promotion Area.

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  • #history
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  • #shopping

What's around here?

The closest stops to Vancouver, Washington, 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

    The Historic Trust

    Free

    Nonprofit that preserves and offers tours of Vancouver, Washington's historic Officers Row and Providence Academy.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

    Under $25

    You step inside a reconstructed 1800s Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post and walk the grounds of Vancouver Barracks.

    1.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Foodie Favorite

    Portland

    Free

    Oregon's largest city, known for its parks, food and coffee scene, and quick access to the Columbia River Gorge.

    2.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    EcoTours of Oregon

    $50+

    A Portland tour operator running guided day trips to the Columbia Gorge, Mount Hood, the coast and wine country since 1992.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Forest Park

    Free

    Hike, run or bike more than 80 miles of wooded trails and firelanes in the hills above northwest Portland.

    6.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Pittock Mansion

    Under $25

    A hilltop 1914 chateau-style mansion with sweeping views of Portland and, on clear days, five Cascade peaks.

    7.3 mi awayMore like this