Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vancouver, WA

  • The list below includes 282 free or cheap things to do in or near Vancouver, Washington, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Waterfront Renaissance Trail to Esther Short Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vancouver and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Portland, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
  • The list below includes 282 free or cheap things to do in or near Vancouver, Washington, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Waterfront Renaissance Trail to Esther Short Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vancouver and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Portland, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
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NW Escape Experience 1503 Northeast 78th Street, Vancouver, WA MoreLess Info
Up to eight players find clues, think logically, solve brainteasers, and act quickly to solve puzzles and achieve “freedom” in an hour
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Movie Theaters 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 MoreLess Info
An independent theater with a focus on bringing quality films to the community, the Kiggins Theatre screens a variety of independent, foreign, art house, and cult films. The theater also serves beer and wine.
8.1 Miles
70% 77 votes
Bowling 16615 SE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA MoreLess Info
There are 42 state-of-the-art lanes, a full arcade and, pool and shuffle board tables in the bar along with multiple big screen TVs for watching the game. Their kitchen serves a large menu of options to fit most tastes.
0.8 Miles
73% 15 votes
Historic Buildings 400 East Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 MoreLess Info
Located in Vancouver, Washington, the Academy is a registered historical building displaying much of its original architecture. It is a venue for over 60 small businesses, as well as a chapel, ballroom, and auditorium.
5.7 Miles
74% 39 votes
Children's Play Area 11606 NE 66th St, Vancouver, WA 98662 MoreLess Info
Dizzy Castle is a 10,000 sq ft indoor playground with a castle and pirate ship play structure, dueling air cannons, snake pit, slides, interactive flooring and party rooms. They have a cafe with an espresso menu and ice cream.
2.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Bowling 6300 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665 MoreLess Info
From open bowling to league play, Hazel Dell Lanes offers visitors a bowling alley experience with 24 lanes to choose from. The alley hosts a cosmic bowling event called Thunder Alley on Friday and Saturday nights.
1.1 Miles
60% 15 votes
Bowling 2400 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 MoreLess Info
Featuring 42 lanes, Allen's Crosley Lanes provides open and league bowling as well as private event hosting. The center has a pro shop, cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights, arcade game machines and a full bar.
7.7 Miles
28% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 1101 SE 160th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98683 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX 3D and RPX auditoriums, Regal Cascade Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX displays first-run movies using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, reserved seats, a game room and a snack bar.
3.4 Miles
13% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 9010 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665 MoreLess Info
An 11-screen movie theater, Regal Cinema 99 Stadium 11 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, stadium seating, a game room and a lobby snack bar.
2.2 Miles
97% 135 votes
Lookouts State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060 MoreLess Info
The Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, also called the Chanticleer Point, overlooks the Vista House and the Columbia Gorge, offering the view of the Crown Point and of the Rooster Rock State Park.
2.5 Miles
59% 27 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217 MoreLess Info
The Portland Expo Center hosts a wide variety of events, including gun and knife shows, tattoo expos, and home and garden shows. The location also offers on-cite catering and concession stands.
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