- 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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Classes open to all levels feature painting in various styles accompanied by expert instruction and drink specials
1.7 Miles
98%
86 votes
1801 SE Columbia River Dr, Vancouver, WA 98661
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Connecting Marine Park and Esther Short Park, Waterfront Renaissance Trail is a five mile trail running along the Columbia River. The trail can be used for walking, biking and skating and provides access to picnic spots, restaurants and shops.
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Located in urban Vancouver, Esther Short Park is the backdrop for many family friendly events. The park features festivals, live music, and a farmer’s market, as well as a fountain open to children and a historic theatre house.
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This 40 foot wide, earthen landscaped foot bridge crosses over SR14 and reconnects Vancouver's Columbia River waterfront with historic Fort Vancouver. On one side is modern civilization on the other the oldest apple tree known to the area.
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Salmon Creek Park features swimming areas, a lifejacket loner station, bathouse and observation platforms. Also available are over two dozen picnic tables, barbeque grills, playgound equipment and more, allowingn for a complete day of outdoor fun.
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This shallow 15 foot lake accommodates kayaking, canoeing, swimming, rowing and windsurfing, while the 2.5 mile long park has bird watching of water fowl and mated pairs of bald eagles, sane volleyball and picnicking. It connects to Frenchman's Bar Park.
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93%
15 votes
NE Ross St & NE 15th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98663
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A large open space, Ross Off-Leash Dog Recreation Area is divided into sections for both small and large dogs. Completely fenced in, the park is safe and offers several amenities including a doggie water fountain and waste bags for convenience.
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79%
14 votes
Pacific Community Park, Vancouver, WA 98684
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With multiple places for dogs to play, Dakota Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park is well organized. Along with trails and agility courses, the park further offers a rinsing station where dogs can be washed before getting back in the car.
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A regional park, Frenchman’s Bar Park spans 120 scenic acres along the banks of the Columbia River. The park features picnic shelters, barbecue grills, playground equipment, restrooms, and a two and a half mile hiking trail.
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Leverich Park is a 33-acre park located along Burnt Bridge Creek in Vancouver. The scenic park offers picnic shelters, a disc-golf course, plenty of wide open space for outdoor games and sports, hiking trails and more.
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Connects Portland and Vancouver via Interstate 5, Vancouver, WA 98660
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Known as Interstate Bridge, this construction is actually part of Interstate-5 and connects Portland, Oregon with Vancouver, Washington. There are actually two structures that compose the bridge with one carrying traffic north while the other goes south.