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Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
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What to do in Southwest Washington
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Mount St. Helens
Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.
Bridge of the Gods
You can find out about the history of Cascade Locks when you stop by Bridge of the Gods. Wander the riverfront in this romantic area.
Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center
You can browse the exhibits at Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Castle Rock. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Stride around a 19th-century fort, watch live craft demonstrations and learn about Washington’s trading and military history.
Vancouver Mall
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.
Cascades Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Cascades Amphitheater during your trip to Ridgefield. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
ilani Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to ilani Casino during your time in Ridgefield? Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
Lucky Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Lucky Eagle Casino during your visit to Chehalis Indian Reservation? Visit the casinos in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
NW Sports Hub
Catch an event at NW Sports Hub during your trip to Centralia. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southwest Washington
Downtown Vancouver
Travelers come to Downtown Vancouver for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Interstate Bridge and Columbia River while you're in town.
Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Westside Golf Range, a top place to visit in the area.
Hazel Dell
Hazel Dell is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Vancouver Mall and Officers Row.
Paradise Estates
Paradise Estates might not have many top sights, but Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area and Pothole Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove might not have many top sights, but Vancouver Mall and Glenn Jackson Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Five Corners
While visiting Five Corners, you might make a stop by sights like Orchards Plaza and Orchard Point.
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- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Mount St. Helens
- Bridge of the Gods
- Clark County Fairgrounds
- Mount Adams
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
- Sleep Country Amphitheater
- Goldendale Observatory
- Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum
- White Salmon River
- Dog Mountain Trail
- Maryhill Art Museum
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