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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
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Ranked #1 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Several buildings, complete with period furnishings, have been reconstructed to honor the early 19th-century trading post... more » Owner description: Several buildings, complete with period furnishings, have been reconstructed to honor the early 19th-century trading post called Fort Vancouver, which thrived as a major center of commerce during the settlement of the Pacific Northwest. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Pearson Air Museum
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Ranked #2 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Located at Pearson Field, the oldest operating air field in the West, this small museum displays vintage aircraft including... more » Owner description: Located at Pearson Field, the oldest operating air field in the West, this small museum displays vintage aircraft including World War I planes, and provides short films on aviation history. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Esther Short Park
Esther Short Park
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Ranked #3 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews

At the urban center of Vancouver, between 6th & 8th streets, historic Esther Short Park has been totally reworked to include a fountain fit for kids to play in, festivals and... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Vancouver Land Bridge
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Ranked #4 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Water Resources Education Center
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Ranked #5 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
Officers' Row
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Ranked #6 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: This historic drive is lined with 21 restored Victorian homes built for military officers of the Vancouver Barracks,... more » Owner description: This historic drive is lined with 21 restored Victorian homes built for military officers of the Vancouver Barracks, including Ulysses S. Grant, General O.O. Howard House and George C. Marshall. Two of the homes are open for tours. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Shanti Yoga Center
Shanti Yoga Center
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Ranked #7 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: The Shanti Yoga Center is a vibrant, big-hearted, community-based yoga center, located steps away from Esther Short Park in... more » Owner description: The Shanti Yoga Center is a vibrant, big-hearted, community-based yoga center, located steps away from Esther Short Park in blossoming downtown Vancouver.At the Shanti, you will find a place to unwind, to relax and refresh, to have time to yourself and time to make new friends, and an opportunity to invigorate your body and develop your mind in a quiet, peaceful place. « less
Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Ulysses S. Grant House
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Ranked #8 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: General Ulysses S. Grant lived on the property of this stately house on Officers' Row while serving at the Vancouver... more » Owner description: General Ulysses S. Grant lived on the property of this stately house on Officers' Row while serving at the Vancouver garrison, and today, visitors are welcome inside the historic home. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Hood River Marina
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Ranked #9 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This popular marina offers boating, swimming and windsurfing as well as a place to sit back and enjoy the view.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Clark County Historical Museum
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Ranked #10 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: This downtown museum will delight history lovers with its exhaustive collection of historical Vancouver documents,... more » Owner description: This downtown museum will delight history lovers with its exhaustive collection of historical Vancouver documents, photographs and maps as well as its pioneer and Native American artifact displays. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Dalles Dam
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Ranked #11 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Board a brightly colored open-air train to view portions of the longest dam in the United States, and then watch, via closed... more » Owner description: Board a brightly colored open-air train to view portions of the longest dam in the United States, and then watch, via closed circuit TV, live images of fish using the fish ladder. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Serene Massage
Ranked #12 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
Vancouver National Historic Reserve
Vancouver National Historic Reserve
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Ranked #13 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Serving as the main supply depot for the Hudson's Bay Companys fur trading business in the 19th century, this 366-acre... more » Owner description: Serving as the main supply depot for the Hudson's Bay Companys fur trading business in the 19th century, this 366-acre reserve features many important historical sites including the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver Barracks, Officers' Row and Pearson Field. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Kids Club Fun & Fitness
Kids Club Fun & Fitness
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Ranked #14 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Health Clubs; Playgrounds
Distance  6.2 miles from city center
George C. Marshall House
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Ranked #15 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: This Queen Anne Victorian was once the residence of George C. Marshall, the architect of the plan for European recovery after... more » Owner description: This Queen Anne Victorian was once the residence of George C. Marshall, the architect of the plan for European recovery after World War II. Marshall occupied the home, one of two Officers' Row houses currently open to the public, when he was the commander of the Vancouver barracks. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Vancouver Lake Park
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Ranked #16 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

A 234-acre regional park, Vancouver Lake is home to many mating pairs of bald eagles, and serves as a refuge for many types of waterfowl.  Located in the Western part of... more »

Attraction type  Parks; Bodies of Water
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
Leverich Park
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Ranked #17 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
The Academy
The Academy
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Ranked #18 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

The Academy was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River when it was built in 1871 by Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence.  Dedicated as the House of Providence... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Salmon Creek Park
Salmon Creek Park
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Ranked #19 of 28 Attractions in Vancouver
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

Locally known as Klineline Pond, the park is a popular swimming area for kids.   It features picnic areas, a Sprayground water feature, fishing, playground equipment, and a... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  5.2 miles from city center
General Oliver Otis Howard House
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Owner description: Named for General Oliver Otis Howard, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient in the Civil War, this historic home features... more » Owner description: Named for General Oliver Otis Howard, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient in the Civil War, this historic home features exhibits of the region's dramatic history from the mid-19th century to the 1930s. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Poison Prevention Control Garden
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Owner description: Not your typical garden, this one is intended to teach visitors about poisonous plants and how to avoid accidental poisoning... more » Owner description: Not your typical garden, this one is intended to teach visitors about poisonous plants and how to avoid accidental poisoning through free, half-hour, year-round tours. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  6.5 miles from city center
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The Columbia Gorge Riverboat
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Owner description: Learn the history of the Columbia River Gorge and the Lewis and Clark Expedition during a two-hour narrated cruise on this... more » Owner description: Learn the history of the Columbia River Gorge and the Lewis and Clark Expedition during a two-hour narrated cruise on this 147-foot sternwheeler patterned after a 19th-century steamer. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  8.7 miles from city center
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Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial
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A memorial to the WWII era shipyard, complete with a viewing tower, where Kaiser Shipyards once envigorated the local economy.   The memorial is to Henry Kaiser, who built the... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
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Newberry Volcano
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Owner description: One of the largest volcanoes in the U.S., which last erupted over 1,350 years ago, offers plentiful recreational... more » Owner description: One of the largest volcanoes in the U.S., which last erupted over 1,350 years ago, offers plentiful recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, camping, mountain biking and horseback riding. « less
Attraction type  Volcanos; Mountains
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Jack Murdock Aviation Center
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Owner description: Dedicated to preserving the aviation history of Pearson Field, the oldest operating air field in the West, this center... more » Owner description: Dedicated to preserving the aviation history of Pearson Field, the oldest operating air field in the West, this center combines aviation history with interactive exhibits on the mechanics of flying, and allows visitors to watch old planes being restored. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Interstate Bridge
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Simply the bridge that allows Interstate 5 to cross from Vancouver, WA into Portland, OR.   First opened to traffic in 1917, with a second span opening in 1958.  it is a... more »

Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Hidden House
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Owner description: Surround yourself in history as you dine heartily in this Victorian home-turned-restaurant, originally built by the wealthy... more » Owner description: Surround yourself in history as you dine heartily in this Victorian home-turned-restaurant, originally built by the wealthy Hidden family in 1885. Local history is reflected everywhere in this beautifully designed two-floor building. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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William O. Douglas Wilderness
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Owner description: Named for a local U.S. Supreme Court Justice who espoused environmental causes, this magnificent 168,000-acre nature reserve... more » Owner description: Named for a local U.S. Supreme Court Justice who espoused environmental causes, this magnificent 168,000-acre nature reserve includes 25 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, over 60 other trails and 59 lakes, and is home to elk, mule deer, mountain goats and other wildlife. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  5.5 miles from city center
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