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Things to see in Vancouver, Washington (United States): 20 places and when to go
Vancouver, Washington is a city in United States with around 526,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), Architecture (5), Nature (4). The best known are Elkhorn Mountain, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Interstate Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 45.6303, -122.64
- Population
- About 526,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (8) · Architecture (5) · Nature (4) · History (4) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 892 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Elkhorn Mountain, at 679 m.
What to see in Vancouver, Washington
The places in and around Vancouver, Washington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Elkhorn MountainMountain in United States of America24 km
- Fort Vancouver National Historic SiteNational Historic Site of the United States in Washington (state)1.9 km
- Interstate BridgeHighway bridge in Oregon and Washington, USA3.1 km
- Proto-Cathedral of St. James the GreaterChurch building in Washington, United States of America2.6 km
- Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural AreaPublic park and nature reserve in Portland, Oregon, U.S7.6 km
- Banks–Vernonia State TrailState park and trail in Oregon, USA43 km
- Glenn L. Jackson Memorial BridgeBridge between Oregon and Washington, United States8.5 km
- Kiggins TheatreSingle-screen theatre located in downtown Vancouver, WA2.4 km
- Wapato BridgeBridge in near Portland, Oregon14 km
- Shillapoo South Wildlife AreaState wildlife area in Clark County, Washington, United States11 km
- Vancouver Land BridgeBridge in Washington, U.S2.4 km
- Yale BridgeBridge in United States of America42 km
- Airfeild Estates WineryWinery3.2 km
- Amavi Cellars Pepper Bridge WineryWinery3.1 km
- Barnard GriffinWinery3.1 km
- Burnt Bridge CellarsWinery2.4 km
- English Estate WineryWinery12 km
- Heathen BreweryBrewery8.7 km
- Loowit Brewing CompanyBrewery2.7 km
- Valo CellarsWinery3.1 km
When to go to Vancouver, Washington
The best time to visit Vancouver, Washington is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vancouver, Washington
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 892 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Portland, Oregon71 places12 km
- Troutdale9 places22 km
- St. Helens6 places28 km
- Forest Grove10 places40 km
- Newberg24 places44 km
- Canby9 places45 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vancouver, Washington?
The best known: Elkhorn Mountain, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Interstate Bridge, Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver, Washington?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Vancouver, Washington?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 892 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vancouver, Washington as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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