Things to do in Vancouver

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

^#1 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

22 reviews

Owner description: Several buildings, complete with period furnishings, have been reconstructed to honor the early 19th-century trading post called Fort Vancouver, which...... 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.

Attraction type Historic Sites

Distance 1.5 km from city centre

"Want to go again when the gardens are growing....." 6 Feb 2012
"Very historical" 28 Jan 2012
"A Delight for History Buffs" 27 Jan 2012

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Pearson Air Museum

^#2 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

3 reviews

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...... 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.

Attraction type Speciality Museums; Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas

Distance 12.9 km from city centre

"great place to take the kids" 2 Jan 2012
"A Must If You Are An Old Plane Buff" 18 Nov 2011
"Fun for everyone" 23 Oct 2010

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Clark County Historical Museum

^#3 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

1 review

Owner description: This downtown museum will delight history lovers with its exhaustive collection of historical Vancouver documents, photographs and maps as well as...... 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.

Attraction type History Museums

Distance 0.1 km from city centre

"love it" 24 Jan 2012

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Ulysses S. Grant House

^#4 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

1 review

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...... 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.

Attraction type Historic Sites

Distance 1.0 km from city centre

"good food" 20 Jan 2012

Dalles Dam

^#5 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

1 review

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...... 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.

Attraction type Bodies of Water

"Well yes!" 24 Jan 2012

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George C. Marshall House

^#6 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

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 World War II. Marshall...... 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.

Attraction type Historic Sites

Distance 0.9 km from city centre

"Amazing tour guide!" 13 Dec 2011

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Kids Club Fun & Fitness

^#7 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

1 review

Attraction type Health Clubs; Playgrounds

Distance 10.0 km from city centre

"Great place for kids" 24 Jun 2011

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Officers' Row

^#8 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

5 reviews

Owner description: This historic drive is lined with 21 restored Victorian homes built for military officers of the Vancouver Barracks, including Ulysses S. Grant,...... 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.

Attraction type Historic Sites; Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas

Distance 0.4 km from city centre

"Beautiful old houses!" 8 Feb 2012
"alway's injoy'd evergreen Blvd." 24 Jan 2012
"STROLL THROUGH HISTORY" 2 Jan 2012

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Shanti Yoga Center

^#9 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

3 reviews

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...... 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.

Attraction type Health Clubs

Distance 0.7 km from city centre

"A wonderful space to find yourself" 17 Jan 2012
"Yoga at the Shanti can be life changing" 5 Jan 2012
"Best yoga center in the Portland vancouver area." 11 Aug 2011

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Esther Short Park

^#10 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

4 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

Distance 0.6 km from city centre

"dog poop" 24 Jan 2012
"Love this place" 14 Jan 2012
"Great place to visit in Vancouver, WA!" 6 Jan 2012

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The Academy

^#11 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

2 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 0.5 km from city centre

"Cool old building" 14 Jan 2012
"Great place for a wedding" 30 Nov 2008

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General Oliver Otis Howard House

^#12 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

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...... 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.

Attraction type Historic Sites; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas

Distance 0.7 km from city centre

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Vancouver Lake Park

^#13 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

4 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 7.3 km from city centre

"beautiful" 27 Jan 2012
"ha ,get your shot's" 24 Jan 2012
"vanc" 31 Jan 2004

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The Columbia Gorge Riverboat

0 review

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...... 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.

Attraction type Bodies of Water

Distance 14.1 km from city centre

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Salmon Creek Park

^#15 of 27 attractions in Vancouver

3 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 8.3 km from city centre

"Beautiful neighborhood park" 13 Jan 2012
"PARASITE INFECTED WATER!! MY DAUGHTER HAD TO GO..." 7 Jun 2011
"One of Vancouver's Secrets" 30 Nov 2006

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Poison Prevention Control Garden

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,...... 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.

Attraction type Educational Sites

Distance 10.5 km from city centre

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Hood River Marina

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 2.2 km from city centre

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Vancouver National Historic Reserve

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...... 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.

Attraction type Historic Sites

Distance 0.7 km from city centre

Vancouver Land Bridge

Attraction type Bridges

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Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial

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 3.8 km from city centre