Things to do in Vancouver, WA

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Officers Row featuring heritage architecture and a house

Vancouver Attractions

Whether your aim is to shop up a storm or educate yourself on local history, there are tons of things to do in Vancouver. This city has many thrilling attractions that'll keep your travel itinerary full and your legs on the go. Whatever your interests, this place has something special in store for you.

Find out what makes Vancouver tick with the most popular tours & day trips. Scroll through our { fun activities in Vancouver fun activities in Vancouver}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

Top things to do in Vancouver

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Oregon Coast Tour From Portland- Private Full Day Tour

$249
Per adult
Oregon Coast Tour From Portland- Private Full Day Tour
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Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

$85
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
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Full-Day Portland City & Gorge Waterfalls Combo Tour

$115
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Portland City & Gorge Waterfalls Combo Tour
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Portland Brewery Bike Tour

$71
Per adult
Portland Brewery Bike Tour
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Portland Morning City Tour

$85
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portland Morning City Tour
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Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

$120
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
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Pearson Air Museum - Round up the entire family and set out on a journey through history with one another.

William O. Douglas Wilderness - Make this your first choice if it's fun you're chasing during your time away.

Glenn Jackson Bridge - Architecture lover or not, get set to be wowed by this landmark's modern design.

Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial - Amble through this historic attraction and discover some secrets from yesteryear.

Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital - If you'd love to see a few of the more important or interesting places in the community, this place is worth visiting.

William O. Douglas Wilderness - Cultivate your green thumb and explore the various plants on display.

Things to Do in Vancouver with Kids

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Popular places to visit in Vancouver

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Stride around a 19th-century fort, watch live craft demonstrations and learn about Washington’s trading and military history.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
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Esther Short Park

Relax by fountains, shop in bustling markets and listen to concerts in a scenic park that has become the city of Vancouver’s premier outdoor public space.

Esther Short Park
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Vancouver Lake Park

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Vancouver Lake Park, a lovely green space in Vancouver. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Vancouver Lake Park
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Interstate Bridge

You can learn about the history of Downtown Vancouver when you stop by Interstate Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Interstate Bridge
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Officers Row

Walk down a shaded, narrow street and pass elegant 19th-century homes now occupied by museums and private residences.

Officers Row
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Clark County Historical Museum

You can study the exhibits at Clark County Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Downtown Vancouver. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Clark County Historical Museum
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Pearson Air Museum

Trace the story of flight in a fascinating Vancouver museum housing vintage plane models from the earliest days of aviation.

Pearson Air Museum

Areas of Vancouver

Columbia Way, Vancouver, Washington, United States of America

Columbia Way

5/5Exceptional!(17 area reviews)

While visiting Columbia Way, you might make a stop by sights like Water Resources Education Center and Surprise Beach.

Columbia Way
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Ellsworth

5/5Exceptional!(1 area review)

Travelers enjoy Ellsworth for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Columbia River while you're in the area.

Ellsworth
A miserably wet day to have an alternator die out on the freeway, but the subsequent journey to the closest open mechanic deposited me next to this beautiful structure. Originally a First Christian Church, it was built in 1925 to house a thriving congregation which had outgrown its most recent house of worship. The building is now home to the unaffiliated Compass Church. Even on a horribly grey day, the austere beauty of the place shines through. http://ncbible.org/nwh/WaClark.html And, yes, I love the #Architecture of the place.

Hough

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hough and surrounding area, you can visit Clark County Historical Museum and Esther Short Park.

Hough
Come spring, the greenway trail is a cool, inviting place to wander along the water and hear the birds skittering through the trees.

West Hazel Dell

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Hazel Dell and surrounding area, you can visit Leverich Park and Clark County Historical Museum.

West Hazel Dell
The population of Bald Eagles at Burnt Bridge Creek has seen a heartwarming resurgence in recent years. I'll have to admit that this is strictly anecdotal, but I've been walking this park -- back to front -- for the better part of six years, and each year has been a marked improvement over the last. Today, in just one two-hour interval, I saw -- by my count -- one half dozen eagles in the same quarter-mile span. Two eagles were fighting, two were flying in that wild, acrobatic courtship ritual, and two were waiting out a small flock of ducks to see who they could pluck out of the group. That last pair are the two I've posted tonight. I can tell you for a fact that five years ago I saw no eagles at all on this side of the creek. And now there are so many

Northwest Vancouver

While there might not be top attractions in Northwest Vancouver, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leverich Park and Clark County Historical Museum.

Northwest Vancouver
A beautiful little church which I pass by at least once a week. Finally got out of my car to take a picture.

Lincoln

Though Lincoln might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Leverich Park and Clark County Historical Museum.

Lincoln
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Day trip destinations from Vancouver

St Maarten and St Martin featuring outdoor art

Portland

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Hazel Dell

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Battle Ground

Camas

Camas

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Ridgefield

Esther Short Park which includes a park

Downtown Vancouver

Pearson Air Museum featuring interior views

Vancouver National Historic Reserve

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Brush Prairie