Washington's first city continues to astound visitors with a resurgence that has brought downtown Vancouver boutiques, restaurants, cultural events, concerts and a year-round farmer's market. The Vancouver National Historic Reserve showcases several of the area's top attractions, including Officers Row and Fort Vancouver.
Things to do in Vancouver
Clark County Historical Museum
The history of Clark County is on display at this Vancouver museum, which is housed in a former Carnegie Library. Built in 1909, this building is on the National Register of Historic Sites. Exhibits feature a Native American gallery, railroad exhibit, American military memorabilia and other artifacts dating back to the 13th century. Visit an old country store, country kitchen, and doctor's office. Call (360) 993-5679 for more information.
1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA
Officers Row
Where else in the Northwest can you stroll past 22 preserved Victorian homes on the National Historic Register? Built in the mid-to-late 1800s, these beautifully restored homes were built to house U.S. Army officers and their families stationed at Vancouver Barracks. The O.O. Howard House is open to the public with the Visitor Information Center, the Grant House features The Restaurant at the Historic Reserve and Commanders Whiskey and Wine Bar, and the Marshall House offers tours and an exhibit on General George C. Marshall, it's most famous resident. Call (360) 992-1800 for more information.
750 Anderson Street, Vancouver, WA
Pearson Air Museum
Aviation history is on display at Pearson Air Museum. Exhibition areas offer a stunning collection of vintage airplanes, interpretive displays, an interactive children's center, theater presentations, a restoration shop and gift shop. Located at the oldest continually operating airfield in the U.S., the main exhibition area hosts special events and dances. Group tours and special event facilities available Call (360) 694-7026 for more information.
1115 E 5th Street, Vancouver, WA
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers over 5,000 acres of vital migration and wintering habitat for spring and fall migrating birds. The mild winter climate and wetlands along the Columbia River create ideal resting and feeding areas for 180 species of birds such as Canada Geese, Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, swans, shore and song birds, and a variety of waterfowl. Visitors can see these and other magnificent wildlife while driving the 4-mile auto tour or hiking along the two-mile Oaks to Wetlands Wildlife Trail year-round. Call (360) 887-4106 for more information.
1071 S Hillhurst Road, Vancouver, WA
Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge
This triple-decker paddle wheeler offers sightseeing and meal cruises in the Columbia River Gorge. Specialty cruises are available. Call (800) 643-1354 for more information.
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