Author
Erica Lindemann

Director of Marketing at Visit Vancouver WA.

New on the Waterfront

By now, we hope you’ve heard about the Vancouver Waterfront. Whether you last visited a decade ago or just a few months back, you won’t believe your eyes, and its high time you head back over and see everything that’s new to experience. It’s been a few years since the first restaurants opened on the…

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The Best Vancouver Burgers, Beers, & Cold Treats

These burgers beckon with piled-high toppings and a beer to boot. Finish off the meal with a one-of-a-kind ice cream creation. Loowit Brewing & Treat Vancouver The simple burger-and-beer combo speaks volumes at Loowit Brewing in downtown Vancouver. Wash down a BOMB (bacon, onion, mushroom, bleu…

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Unusual Sports to Play in Vancouver, Washington

(Header photo from Padelhorn's website.) Southwest Washington may lack a hot shot professional sports team, but it’s the unsung heroes that often garner the most attention. Check out these lesser-known sports that are gaining popularity in Vancouver. Pickleball Nationally, Pickleball has been the…

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Lesser-known history tidbits of Vancouver, WA

If you know Vancouver, Washington (no, not the Canadian city that was incorporated 29 years after and named after the same sea captain) then you're likely aware that our city’s roots run deep at Fort Vancouver. While the Fort is perhaps the most obvious site to discover Vancouver’s history (and well…

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Your Guide to Vancouver’s Clark County Neighbors

Vancouver may be the largest and most recognizable city in Clark County, Washington, but neighboring towns within county lines encompass hidden gems and contribute unique features to the area. Here is what to do in each bordering region of Vancouver during your visit—all within a half an hour’s…

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Annual Sports Events in Vancouver, WA

You may have to travel to Portland to catch a Blazers game or to Seattle to see the Seahawks, but Vancouver, Washington has its fair share of exciting games, races, and matches that you’ll want to be in the stands for—or better yet, participate in! Here are some major sports events that are making a…

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The Dog Days of Summer in Vancouver WA 🌞🐶

We know the feeling: When the sun is shining and the trees are green, it’s hard to leave your dog at home during a weekend road trip or week-long getaway to Vancouver WA. The good news is that they can tag along—but be careful, they may ask to come back! Here is a Fido-approved itinerary packed with…

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Nature escapes within 20 miles of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver WA is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Recreation enthusiasts and nature seekers alike will appreciate the ease of access to fresh forest air and quiet lakeside meandering without having to venture far from the city. Here are five natural escapes within 20 miles of downtown Vancouver (with a…

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2020’s Most Instagrammable Moments in VanWA

While 2020 wasn’t the most ideal year for the tourism and hospitality industry, a look back at our top moments on Instagram reminds us of the natural beauty surrounding Vancouver, important steps forward in the fight for equity, and how the community bonded together in the midst of COVID-19 and…

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