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Vancouver, Washington, is often dwarfed by two more famous cities – its attention-grabbing neighbor Portland, and the other, more famous Vancouver in Canada. Don’t miss out on this charming Washington destination, though, as it features a fascinating air museum, a national historic site, and charming traditional architecture. The picturesque downtown region is a laid-back place to shop and eat, while it’s perfectly located for exploring both Washington and Oregon in the same trip. If exploring further afield features in your plans, then you’ll want to rent a car through Orbitz in Downtown Vancouver. Get ready to seek out magnificent mountains, dramatic gorges, and action-packed cities.
Choose whether you want to explore popular cities or remote wildernesses in your rental car. In Vancouver, both options are easily available to you.
Portland may be known for being hipster central, but it’s far less pretentious than its reputation suggests. Sure, it’s the best place to be to try craft beer and artisan coffee, yet it’s also a friendly, down-to-earth place packed with family-friendly attractions. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a particular highlight, offering submarine tours and a planetarium.
Journey time: Around 20 minutes
Distance: Approximately 10 miles
Leave Vancouver and head out east in your rental car along the highway that follows the line of the Columbia River Gorge. It’s not long before you enter the National Scenic Area, near Mount Pleasant, but the joy of the gorge is driving along the length of it. Some of the most impressive scenery is near the town of Cascade Locks, where hiking trails lead to hidden waterfalls.
Journey time: Around 20 minutes
Distance: Approximately 20 miles
Head north in your rental car from Vancouver to find the vast, dormant volcano of Mount St. Helens. The volcano’s science and learning center offers fascinating displays about this explosive natural feature, which famously erupted in 1980. Hiking trails in the park lead around the edges of lakes to scenic viewpoints. Bring your camera for snaps of this stunning peak.
Journey time: Around 1 hour 40 minutes
Distance: Approximately 90 miles
