Vancouver, WA

Travel Guide
Officers Row featuring heritage architecture and a house
Esther Short Park which includes a park as well as a small group of people
Esther Short Park featuring a garden
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site showing heritage architecture
Officers Row showing street scenes

Where to stay in Vancouver

Vancouver showing heritage architecture

Downtown Vancouver

Travelers come to Downtown Vancouver for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Vancouver Farmers Market and Esther Short Park while you're in town.

Downtown Vancouver
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Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Salmon Creek Regional Park and Westside Golf Range while in the area.

Salmon Creek
Nice little park in the middle of Vancouver, WA. The switchbacks up the hill, surrounded by tall trees will make you feel like you're a lot further from town. It was a nice, quiet place to stretch my dogs legs for a bit and eat my lunch from nearby Panera Bread.

Hazel Dell

Hazel Dell is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Salmon Creek Regional Park and Vancouver Mall.

Hazel Dell
Those of us who live in a certain neighborhood of the Lincoln district know that for one month every year we won't have to worry about turning on our porch lights. If the street lamps should fail, well, that's not really of any concern. Say the moon itself were to pop out of the sky and go flying into space. No big deal. Because for a glorious 30 days every winter, we're able to bask in the glow of a house lit bright enough to make artificial sunshine. A sight so startling, it causes commuters to back up traffic as they sit in their cars and gape. It wasn't always that way. A few years back, the charming old couple who lives in the place started to put out a few lights to decorate their home. The next year they added a few more, and the year after that -- again -- some more. At some point, however, they seem to have developed a kind of high tolerance for luminescence. And when that happened, the floodgates were open. What you see in these photos is the early December version of what, by Christmas day, will be a kind of multi-colored solar flare emanating from the front yard of their home. It can really be a beautiful thing to behold, as anyone who sees it for the first time can tell you. And those of us who live here have accepted with pride this red and gold meteor which appears in our midst during every gloomy Northwest December. Can you blame us? We may be the only block on earth entirely visible from space. #localgem

Central Park

When in Central Park, you can plan a visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Pearson Air Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Pleasant Valley

4/5(25 area reviews)

While Pleasant Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salmon Creek Regional Park and RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater.

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Five Corners

While visiting Five Corners, you might make a stop by sights like McFarlane's Bark and Wubben Park.

Five Corners
The Grey Getaway, a New, Quiet, One Bedroom Apartment!
The Grey Getaway, a New, Quiet, One Bedroom Apartment!
Vancouver
Stay at this apartment in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Harmony Sports Complex and 205 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Very nice unit
"It was as expected and much better than a hotel for about the same or less cost"

Reviewed on 11 September 2024

The Grey Getaway, a New, Quiet, One Bedroom Apartment!
A Grand House
A Grand House
Vancouver
Stay at this vacation home in Vancouver. Enjoy a sauna, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jantzen Beach Center and Vancouver Mall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Felt like home
"Property was in a great location and made us feel just at home! We had everything we needed and the experience/stay was great. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend for anyone visiting the area."

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

A Grand House
PNW Downtown Hobbit Home - Detached game-room & Outdoor pizza oven!
PNW Downtown Hobbit Home - Detached game-room & Outdoor pizza oven!
Vancouver
Stay at this vacation home in Vancouver. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jantzen Beach Center and Vancouver Mall are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Unique and charming home
"Our family had a great stay, one of the more unique homes we have had the opportunity to stay at. Top of the line appliances and unique touches throughout the home. Would love to stay again with better weather conditions so we could take more advantage of th outdoor amenities."

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

PNW Downtown Hobbit Home - Detached game-room & Outdoor pizza oven!
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Popular places to visit

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

5/5(14 reviews)

Find out about the history of Vancouver when you take a trip to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Esther Short Park which includes a garden

Esther Short Park

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Esther Short Park and also enjoy the biking trails in Vancouver. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Esther Short Park
Interstate Bridge

Interstate Bridge

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Interstate Bridge
Stately old Oak off the lake's southeastern shore.

Vancouver Lake Park

3/5(2 reviews)

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
Pearson Air Museum which includes interior views and aircraft

Pearson Air Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Pearson Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Vancouver. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Pearson Air Museum

Vancouver Mall

4/5(572 reviews)

During your trip to Vancouver, you can enjoy retail therapy at Vancouver Mall. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the biking trails.

Vancouver Mall