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Vancouver Washington Tourism |
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Vancouver USA is considered the birthplace of the Pacific Northwest. Historic, beautiful, growing and exciting are among the many ways to describe this city. There are many things to do and see and many truly fun tour excursions from which to choose.“Shop ‘til you drop” is the motto of many in this shoppers’ paradise. From malls to specialty shops, you will not be disappointed. Fine dining is another pastime in Vancouver. A variety of restaurants will soon become your favorite. Luxury accommodations, rustic, bed and breakfasts, whatever you desire is available here. Washington’s oldest community, Vancouver, grew up around a fur trading post established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1825. Vancouver’s early history comes alive at Fort Vancouver and in the stately turn-of-the-century homes along tree lined “Officers’ Row”. Visit the Historic Reserve and the Marshall House, a beautifully restored 8,000 square foot Queen Anne Victorian built in 1886. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is worth the trip. Pearson Air Museum, located at one of the oldest operating airfields in the U.S. has been renovated and includes many family activities like the children’s hands-on activity center with a wind tunnel and a naval aircraft carrier. In addition to the fact that Vancouver is a gateway to the Mount St. Helen’s area and the Columbia River Gorge for recreation, this city has the Columbia River Renaissance Trail, a paved six mile path stretching from historic Esther Short Park to Wintler Park, a relaxing riverfront environment for walkers, joggers and bicyclists. The Vancouver area also has many public golf courses. |
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