48 Hours in Downtown Vancouver, WA: What You Can’t Miss!

We are proud to be partnered with Hilton Downtown Vancouver to show you why Vancouver is your best choice when visiting the Pacific Northwest. Follow us we explore Vancouver, WA for our Ramblers to show you local attractions like Esther Short Park and Fort Vancouver. Just 20 minutes from the Portland international airport, Vancouver is a great place to use as a base camp to explore the PNWย 

Here are some links from places we visited in the video!

Hilton – https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdxvahh-hilton-vancouver-washington/
Gray’s Restaurant at the Hilton – https://www.graysatthepark.com/
https://www.nps.gov/fova/index.htm
https://www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com/
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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:45 Hilton Check-In
3:25 Esther Short Park
5:10 Memorial Plaza
5:40 Vancouver Waterfront
7:00 BBQ & Beer
9:20 Christmas Ships
10:45 Late Night Stroll
14:27 Morning Breakfast at Gray’s
18:57 Vancouver Farmer’s Market
21:25 Shopping Around Downtown
23:22 Coffee Roasters
24:30 Fort Vancouver

Here’s a list of attractions within 100 miles of Vancouver, Washington!

– Columbia River Gorge (20-50 miles) โ€“ Iconic waterfalls, hiking trails, and breathtaking views!
– Multnomah Falls (30 miles) โ€“ Oregonโ€™s tallest and most famous waterfall.

– Beacon Rock State Park (35 miles) โ€“ Climb this volcanic plug for an epic Columbia River view.
– Bridge of the Gods (40 miles) โ€“ Famous PCT crossing with scenic river views.

– Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (50 miles) โ€“ Hike and explore the aftermath of the 1980 eruption!
– Johnston Ridge Observatory (52 miles)โ€“ Up-close volcano views & exhibits.
– Ape Caves (60 miles) โ€“ Explore lava tubes beneath the mountain.

– Silver Falls State Park (75 miles) โ€“ A loop trail featuring **10 waterfalls**, including the famous *South Falls* where you can walk behind the cascade!

– Mount Hood National Forest (80 miles) โ€“ Year-round adventure!
– Timberline Lodge (85 miles) โ€“ Historic lodge with skiing and stunning views.
– Trillium Lake (85 miles) โ€“ Picture-perfect reflections of Mount Hood.

– Oregon Coast (90-100 miles) โ€“ Easy day trip to sandy beaches and stunning coastal viewpoints!
– Cannon Beach (90 miles)โ€“ Famous for Haystack Rock and tide pools.
– Seaside (90 miles) โ€“ Classic boardwalk, arcade, and ocean fun.
– Astoria (90 miles)โ€“ Historic town with *The Goonies* filming locations.

– Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (0.5 miles) โ€“ Step back into the 1800s at this Hudsonโ€™s Bay Company fur trading outpost.

– Pearson Air Museum (0.5 miles) โ€“ One of the oldest continually operating airfields in the U.S.

– Oregon Historical Society (10 miles, Portland) โ€“ Discover Oregonโ€™s rich history, including Lewis & Clark exhibits.

– Oregon Zoo (12 miles, Portland) โ€“ One of the best zoos in the Pacific Northwest.
– OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science & Industry) (11 miles, Portland) โ€“ Hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and a submarine!

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Hi Ramblers! We are Ron & Jodi; we want to share with you our RV travels in the Pacific Northwest. We RV up and down Washington and Oregon’s scenic coastline and explore the east side of the Cascade Mountain Range enjoying the high desert.

We have lots to show you around in our own backyard to include our national & state parks in Washington and Oregon.

The best thing about owning an RV is that no matter where you go, you are always home. Still working full time and living residentially in the Pacific Northwest, we will take extended RV vacations outside the PNW. We have been to California and Nevada and have traveled east to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.

When we take a break from the RV lifestyle we travel to beautiful Hawaii and hop aboard luxurious cruise ships destined for Alaska and the Caribbean. We take you on our vacations for an immersive travel experience.

There are many videos to watch and help you decide how to spend your time in the PNW and beyond!

40 Comments

  1. Excellent filming of Vancouver guys! Lived here in WA all our lives & never knew Vancouver WA could be such a destination point. You did them well & Hilton got their monies worth. What an adorable farmers market! โคTY for sharing. That BBQ had me ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ’ซ and those drinks looked like a hangover! Iโ€™m with you, Sausage gravy & biscuits or Eggs Benny breakfast is a great cure. Cheers! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ‰

  2. The Hilton looks like it is in a great location. I always enjoy it when you can have a meal close to the hotel. Sometimes you are tired from sightseeing and traveling and this hotel looked like it had good dining options nearby. Vancouver is a wonderful place to visit. We spent two nights there before our Alaskan cruise a few years ago.

  3. Great video. That place is situated in between so many things. The food looks amazing. Super job capturing so many things. The tourism office should cut you two a check for this one.

  4. We are loving this town! Oh my gosh, it is going on our list of things to see. BBQ smelled delicious! Yum๐Ÿ˜‹ Loved the Christmas Ship Lighted parade. What a great hotel location to be "in the center" of the activity without having to be in the middle of all the people. Great view from your room! Also great market. Fort Vancouver was very cool! Mt Hood is beautiful as a back drop to the small airport. Thank you for the RV suggestions at the end! – Jim & Michelle

  5. This was such a fun video! We've driven through Vancouver so many times but never stopped. Thank you for showing us what we've been missing! The Coral Club's Spam cocktail looked wild, and Gray's breakfast? Wow! Those biscuits and gravy had me drooling. Man that deep dish French Onion soup sounds good ๐Ÿ™‚ That saturday market looked great – and as fellow RVers, we really appreciate the tips on nearby RV parks too.We'll definitely stop and check it out next time we pass through. Safe travels guys!

  6. What a great view from your room and cool having a balcony. The park sounds like a hub of the city. OMG your lunch looked delicious. I love the Christmas ships, so cute. I love my eggs like that in the morning. It looks like a town we would love to explore.

  7. Cool to see the other Vancouver across the line! (I've never been). What a nice Hilton you stayed at and they even gave treats for the pups. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
    Just love the Christmas ship lights. Such a fun activity in the winter season to get outdoors. That martini looks amazing.
    ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
    The winter market is a fun experience with all the local stuff, I bet it smell delicious with the baked goods and beautiful bouquets of flowers
    ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

  8. Hey guys. Vancouver looks fantastic. Nice hotel. The room looks great. The dogs look happy. Beautiful views from the balcony. The waterfront looks spectacular. Looks like you guys a great time. Thanks for sharing with us ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜€

  9. It is so cute that they put 2 dog beds in the room!๐Ÿ˜Š
    I totally love their Mickey and Minnie outfits!๐Ÿฅฐ
    Oh wow! We would love to see the 4 days of Aloha at that hub!
    The murals are fantastic! That is so wonderful to have!

    Lol..yes..my fist thought when I heard Vancouver was you were in Canada! Lol
    Those Christmas ships look awesome! And Santa arrived!๐Ÿค—
    That event is great!

    Yummm… the breakfast at Gray's looks so good! I would've licked the plate!๐Ÿ˜‚
    Wow! So many Wonderful vendors at the marketplace and at the holiday market in the convenient center! Definitely like out of a Hallmark Movie!
    My favorite part of this tour is truly the Fort Vancouver and Officers row! Love the history!
    And that's so cool to see the jets landing there!
    Thank you, guys, for sharing this excellent adventure!
    It was completely enjoyable!
    Hope you guys are see and we'll see ya Ramblin' again soon!๐Ÿ˜

  10. We only had a day in Vancouver. Obviously we missed a lot! Next year we'll head back up that way & have to spend more time. Thanks for showing us all the great things to see in the city.

  11. I live in Vancouver, and my yoga studio is downtown, and yet you still showed me places I didn't know about. Awesomeโคโคโคโค

  12. This was a wonderful tour of Vancouver! Food, hotel and market! You definitely had a great time! Christmas certainly seems like a magical time to visit. I loved the views of Mt. Rainer! That bloody mary was awesome, Jodi! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  13. We LOVE LOVE LOVE Road Trips! We have drove cross country from PA to Grand Canyon twice in our van, and the experiences are one we will never forget. Freedom from schedules and the ability to see new things daily has been almost addictive for us.

    Thanks for sharing!

    ~Karen & Shannon WOY

  14. Thanks for including the depot shot! I stayed in Vancouver for a weekend in 2005. We visited Mount Saint Helens from there. The BBQ Made my mouth water. I love that you included Fort Vancouver my heart belongs to the NPS.
    You guys really did a great job on this video. Iโ€™m ready to go back.

  15. Like 60 ๐Ÿ‘
    Hello from Naples, Florida. Excellent tour of Vancouver! Nice hotel, and with dog beds!! We enjoyed. Thanks for sharing with us, have a nice week ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ’ฏ โค

  16. How Cool is Vancouver.
    Great BBQ and Beer eatery. Your food was Porn Food
    How cool are the Christmas ship lights.
    What is that SPAM glass. Who eats that shit! Processed meat! The cocktails sound delicious.
    Those Buffet breakfasts. my eyes are bigger than my stomach!
    Great Farmers Market. Some great shops.
    How cool, you got sponsorship for this video. Awesome guys.
    Thanks for taking us along.
    Hope you have a great weekend. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿค โ™ฅ

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  18. We have neglected California, Utah, Nevada and Washington. Can't wait until we actually get to spend time on the West Coast. Actually stayed in a hotel on this trip. Nice. Esther Short Park is a great park that seems like an excellent hub for a lot of activities, and you just gotta love a good farmer's market. The memorial park, waterfront, and Christmas ships with a beautiful downtown stroll thrown in gets you in the mood for the Christmas season. What a great trip for Christmas. And of course, y'all find the best food, brews (both coffee and beer) the area has to offer.

  19. We loved our private tour of Vancouver WA with Ron & Jodi! We could smell the BBQ & taste the beer!! They go all out for Christmas ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Glad you had a great time!! Joel always blows the keg too!! ๐Ÿ˜‚breakfast, farmers market & downtown shopping looked good! Coffee lab ๐Ÿงช ๐Ÿ˜‚ how clever- & so nice for Hilton to sponsor the video ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™

  20. What a great video. You covered everything really nicely. The city looks inviting. I love the hotel room. Do you leave your dogs in the hotel room when you go out exploring at night?

  21. This is such a beautiful place. I wish to travel there one day.ย Following your travel channel for a long time and I enjoy it fully.ย I love travelling – The more you travel, the more you learn. Thank you for giving us an online ride to this amazing place.ย Everything about this video is simply perfect. You're incredibly talented. I simply love your video style; it is truly refreshing and creative.ย With such a positive video like this, you make my day.ย I canโ€™t thank you enough for posting this video! You really are very creative with your video projects. Your attention to detail is unparalleled. Keep up the excellent work! โ™ฅ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’ž ๐Ÿ’ซ

  22. Yes we love visiting places during the holidays and yes it was very cozy! The breakfast was fantastic! Thank you for joining us and making a comment! We appreciate your support hope your a Rambler and we see you again! Thank you!๐Ÿ˜Š

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