Entertainment and Exploration Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Columbia River Gorge attracts visitors from all over the world. As the sea-level dividing line between Oregon and Washington, the gorge is home to many of the best waterfalls in Oregon, including the iconic 620-foot Multnomah Falls.
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Nasyonal na Lawa ng Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge attracts visitors from all over the world. As the sea-level dividing line between Oregon and Washington, the gorge is home to many of the best waterfalls in Oregon, including the iconic 620-foot Multnomah Falls.
Mount Hood is Oregon's tallest peak and provides arguably some of the state's best alpine environments. The mountain is a dominating presence often seen from high vantage points in Portland. Not surprisingly, the majestic mountain terrain offers some of the best weekend getaways from the city.
Wildflower meadows, cascading waterfalls, and some of the best hiking trails in Oregon surround Mount Hood and the encompassing national forest of its own name. Popular destinations within Mount Hood National Forest include Trillium Lake, Ramona Falls, and the historic Timberline Lodge near the community of Government Camp.
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Mount Hood
Mount Hood is Oregon's tallest peak and provides arguably some of the state's best alpine environments. The mountain is a dominating presence often seen from high vantage points in Portland. Not surprisingly, the majestic mountain terrain offers some of the best weekend getaways from the city.
Wildflower meadows, cascading waterfalls, and some of the best hiking trails in Oregon surround Mount Hood and the encompassing national forest of its own name. Popular destinations within Mount Hood National Forest include Trillium Lake, Ramona Falls, and the historic Timberline Lodge near the community of Government Camp.
Sauvie is the largest island on the Columbia River and one of the country's largest river islands. It's inhabited by a predominantly agricultural community and is less than a 20-mile drive from Portland. Common recreational outlets on Sauvie Island include hiking trails, beach access, and berry picking.
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Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
18330 NW Sauvie Island RdSauvie is the largest island on the Columbia River and one of the country's largest river islands. It's inhabited by a predominantly agricultural community and is less than a 20-mile drive from Portland. Common recreational outlets on Sauvie Island include hiking trails, beach access, and berry picking.
Best defined in landscape and history by its dramatic 1980 eruption, Mount St. Helens makes for an excellent weekend trip. Many of Mount St. Helen's explorable areas can be reached from Vancouver, WA with less than a 90-mile drive, including the Johnston Ridge Observatory and Ape Caves.
Every accessible area of Mount St. Helens, including the best hiking trails in the park, provides interpretive and visual information of the 1980 blast that rocked the region. This includes the impressive views of the horseshoe crater atop the mountain.
Mountt St Helens National Volcanic Monument
42218 NE Yale Bridge RdBest defined in landscape and history by its dramatic 1980 eruption, Mount St. Helens makes for an excellent weekend trip. Many of Mount St. Helen's explorable areas can be reached from Vancouver, WA with less than a 90-mile drive, including the Johnston Ridge Observatory and Ape Caves.
Every accessible area of Mount St. Helens, including the best hiking trails in the park, provides interpretive and visual information of the 1980 blast that rocked the region. This includes the impressive views of the horseshoe crater atop the mountain.
Music, Arts & Culture
Sunlight Supply Amphitheater, formerly known as the Sleep Country Amphitheater and Amphitheater Northwest, is an 18,000-seat capacity amphitheater, located in Ridgefield, Washington. It is the largest outdoor amphitheater in the Portland metropolitan area. Approx 3 mls from our Airbnb space on I-5 north in Ridgefield, WA.
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Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
17200 NE Delfel RdSunlight Supply Amphitheater, formerly known as the Sleep Country Amphitheater and Amphitheater Northwest, is an 18,000-seat capacity amphitheater, located in Ridgefield, Washington. It is the largest outdoor amphitheater in the Portland metropolitan area. Approx 3 mls from our Airbnb space on I-5 north in Ridgefield, WA.
The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations. Just 30 minutes from Vancouver, WA via 1.5
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Museo ng Sining ng Portland
1219 SW Park AveThe mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations. Just 30 minutes from Vancouver, WA via 1.5
Parks, Trails and Hikes
Abrams Park is a 40-acre public park in Ridgefield, Washington, United States. The park features a playground, disc golf course, horseshoe pit, and picnic shelter called Bennett Hall, as well as fields for baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball. About 15-20 minute drive north on I-5 from Vancouver.
Abrams Park
400 Abrams Park RdAbrams Park is a 40-acre public park in Ridgefield, Washington, United States. The park features a playground, disc golf course, horseshoe pit, and picnic shelter called Bennett Hall, as well as fields for baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball. About 15-20 minute drive north on I-5 from Vancouver.
The four refuges within the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex are part of the
National Wildlife Refuge System, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior. Today the Refuge System encompasses
551 National Wildlife Refuges and thousands of small wetland and other special management
areas totally over 150 million acres. It is just a 21 minute drive north via I-5 North.
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Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
The four refuges within the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex are part of the
National Wildlife Refuge System, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior. Today the Refuge System encompasses
551 National Wildlife Refuges and thousands of small wetland and other special management
areas totally over 150 million acres. It is just a 21 minute drive north via I-5 North.
It is a 10 minute walk from our AirBnb location or 5 minute drive. For information on parking please check out this link:
https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/salmon-creek-regional-park/klineline-pond
There are two sides of the park, the west side does not require a parking fee. That west side is called Salmon Creek Greenway Trail.
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Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond
1112 NE 117th StIt is a 10 minute walk from our AirBnb location or 5 minute drive. For information on parking please check out this link:
https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/salmon-creek-regional-park/klineline-pond
There are two sides of the park, the west side does not require a parking fee. That west side is called Salmon Creek Greenway Trail.
Salmon Creek Greenway Trail offers a scenic natural getaway in northern Vancouver. The paved, tree-lined trail winds along the creek and through wetlands for 3 miles, offering access to Salmon Creek Park and Klineline Pond on its eastern end. Sightings of deer, rabbits, raccoons, beavers, and many kinds of birds are common.
Parking and Trail Access
A trailhead, parking lot, and restrooms are located on the trail’s eastern end at Salmon Creek Park (1112 NE 117th Street). On the trail’s west end, on-street parking is available on NW 36th Avenue.
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Salmon Creek Greenway Trail
Salmon Creek Greenway Trail offers a scenic natural getaway in northern Vancouver. The paved, tree-lined trail winds along the creek and through wetlands for 3 miles, offering access to Salmon Creek Park and Klineline Pond on its eastern end. Sightings of deer, rabbits, raccoons, beavers, and many kinds of birds are common.
Parking and Trail Access
A trailhead, parking lot, and restrooms are located on the trail’s eastern end at Salmon Creek Park (1112 NE 117th Street). On the trail’s west end, on-street parking is available on NW 36th Avenue.
Food scene
The Waterfront showcases spectacular restaurants and a stunning south facing riverfront location at the heart of downtown Vancouver. For more information go to https://thewaterfrontvancouverusa.com/
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Vancouver Waterfront
695 Waterfront WyThe Waterfront showcases spectacular restaurants and a stunning south facing riverfront location at the heart of downtown Vancouver. For more information go to https://thewaterfrontvancouverusa.com/
Great place to enjoy some good Mexican food. Amazing quality and service! Especially local brewed tequila:) Outside sitting warm and cozy. For more information check out:
https://www.margaritafactory.com/locations-and-hours/hazel-dell/
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Margarita Factory Hazel Dell
8902 NE 5th AveGreat place to enjoy some good Mexican food. Amazing quality and service! Especially local brewed tequila:) Outside sitting warm and cozy. For more information check out:
https://www.margaritafactory.com/locations-and-hours/hazel-dell/
Delicious Teriyaki restaurant located just about 5 minute drive from our location. For menu information go to https://www.joyteriyaki-vancouver.com/
Joy Teriyaki
9915 Northeast Hazel Dell AvenueDelicious Teriyaki restaurant located just about 5 minute drive from our location. For menu information go to https://www.joyteriyaki-vancouver.com/
Quirky, family-friendly bicycle-themed cafe for artisanal pies made of housemade dough & microbrews. For more information please go to their website. Distance: 5 minute drive from our location.
https://www.bortolami.com/
Bortolami's Pizzeria
9901 NE 7th AveQuirky, family-friendly bicycle-themed cafe for artisanal pies made of housemade dough & microbrews. For more information please go to their website. Distance: 5 minute drive from our location.
https://www.bortolami.com/
Perfect place to have a bagel sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more information please check out their website:
http://www.seizethebagel.com/
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Seize The Bagel
9904 NE Hwy 99Perfect place to have a bagel sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more information please check out their website:
http://www.seizethebagel.com/
Great breakfast place (served til 11am) along with hot & cold sandwiches and soups. Their pastry and cafe menu is seasonal and items are always updating.
Each day they bake from scratch in small batches. At this time only to-go is available until til 2pm. Check website for updates.
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Bleu Door Bakery
2411 Main StGreat breakfast place (served til 11am) along with hot & cold sandwiches and soups. Their pastry and cafe menu is seasonal and items are always updating.
Each day they bake from scratch in small batches. At this time only to-go is available until til 2pm. Check website for updates.
Local Brewery with excellent ambiance and great food cart selection. Friendly service and inviting space. Outdoor sitting.
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Brothers Cascadia Brewing
9811 NE 15th AveLocal Brewery with excellent ambiance and great food cart selection. Friendly service and inviting space. Outdoor sitting.
Enjoy an eclectic setting over innovative cocktails and deliciously, comfortable food while you visit with old friends in a place that treats you like family. Our menu is comprised of all the staples that you know and love-- with quality ingredients and seasonal twists, we know that a good meal & delicious cocktail can ease the strain of the modern world.
For a menu, go to https://www.amarostable.com/eat
Amaro's Table Hazel Dell
816 Northeast 98th CircleEnjoy an eclectic setting over innovative cocktails and deliciously, comfortable food while you visit with old friends in a place that treats you like family. Our menu is comprised of all the staples that you know and love-- with quality ingredients and seasonal twists, we know that a good meal & delicious cocktail can ease the strain of the modern world.
For a menu, go to https://www.amarostable.com/eat