Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
WSU Vancouver is not just a university. The campus has a variety of walking trails and great views of Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams all from one spot. Nice to watch sunrise or sunset here.
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Washington State University Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek AveWSU Vancouver is not just a university. The campus has a variety of walking trails and great views of Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams all from one spot. Nice to watch sunrise or sunset here.
Amazing day trip destination to Mount St. Helens Volcanic Monument. Can check on-line for all Park information and season of operation.
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Johnston Ridge Observatory
24000 Spirit Lake HwyAmazing day trip destination to Mount St. Helens Volcanic Monument. Can check on-line for all Park information and season of operation.
Arts & Culture
Largest outdoor amphitheater in the area. We've seen a few shows here and it is nice! Shuttles to/from the venue at the Salmon Creek Park & Ride make getting there easy or make the short drive.
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Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
17200 NE Delfel RdLargest outdoor amphitheater in the area. We've seen a few shows here and it is nice! Shuttles to/from the venue at the Salmon Creek Park & Ride make getting there easy or make the short drive.
Essentials
Good for a variety of shopping needs: groceries, clothing, miscellaneous items.
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Fred Meyer
800 NE Tenney RdGood for a variety of shopping needs: groceries, clothing, miscellaneous items.
Locally owned grocery store with a large produce department. They have a good variety of organic and natural products too. There is in-store seating to enjoy a meal or beverage.
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Chuck's Produce & Street Market
2302 NE 117th StLocally owned grocery store with a large produce department. They have a good variety of organic and natural products too. There is in-store seating to enjoy a meal or beverage.
Eco-friendly laundry w/free wifi that serves local coffee, beer, wine & food. They supply free laundry detergent or you can have them do your laundry for you. You can take a quick walk on Mississippi Ave. while you wait or relax in their cafe.
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Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StEco-friendly laundry w/free wifi that serves local coffee, beer, wine & food. They supply free laundry detergent or you can have them do your laundry for you. You can take a quick walk on Mississippi Ave. while you wait or relax in their cafe.
A lot of guests seem to go here so thought I would add it to the guestbook.
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StA lot of guests seem to go here so thought I would add it to the guestbook.
Food Scene
Starbucks
6003 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBecause you were wondering where the closest one was.
Great local fast food that uses fresh, local, sustainable ingredients.
www.burgerville.com
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Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat local fast food that uses fresh, local, sustainable ingredients.
www.burgerville.com
Beer brewed on site, pub food & spectacular views of Columbia River & Mt. Hood! Great spot to take a break, relax & enjoy the view. Beaches is another restaurant right next door.
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McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 SE Columbia River DrBeer brewed on site, pub food & spectacular views of Columbia River & Mt. Hood! Great spot to take a break, relax & enjoy the view. Beaches is another restaurant right next door.
Kitchen Table Cafe- Salmon Creek
1319 NE 134th StNearby spot for breakfast/lunch.
Everything Else
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
2211 NE 139th StNearest hospital with an emergency room.
Sightseeing
45 min. drive to get here. Don't miss the Cape Horn viewpoint near mile marker 25! Good path to the top of Beacon Rock (quite a few switchbacks). Wonderful gorge Views all along the path and the top!
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Beacon Rock State Park
34841 Washington 1445 min. drive to get here. Don't miss the Cape Horn viewpoint near mile marker 25! Good path to the top of Beacon Rock (quite a few switchbacks). Wonderful gorge Views all along the path and the top!