Generous donations from local businessman and philanthropist George Propstra created this one-of-a-kind amenity on the southeast corner of Vancouver's Esther Short Park. A Glockenspiel diorama emerges from the tower on a regular schedule to depict a story of the Chinook Indians. The Salmon Run Bell Tower is 69 feet tall.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS) tells the stories of four places: the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver, the US Army's Vancouver Barracks, Pearson Field, and the McLoughlin House in Oregon City.

These four sites encompass countless stories - tales of struggle and perseverance, of innovation and conflict, of love and community.

On May 11, 1792, Captain Robert Gray crossed the bar into the river that he named "Columbia" in honor of his ship, Columbia Rediviva. Gray's explorations and discoveries later proved to be of great importance in America's claims to the Pacific Northwest.

Situated along one half mile of south-facing riverfront, this unrivaled location provides Vancouver with a dynamic reconnection to its waterfront.

At the heart of the development a state-of-the-art cable-stayed pier creates a spectacular waterfront entranceway along with parks, fountains and open spaces.

At full build-out, master plan proposes 3,300 new residential units, over 1.25 million square feet of Class A creative office space, a boutique hotel, flagship restaurants, unique retail spaces (including Pop-Local), and more!

Ages before the terms Native American or Indian were considered, the tribes were spread all over the Americas. Before any white man set foot on this land, it was settled by the forefathers of bands we now call Sioux, or Cherokee, or Iroquois.

For centuries, the American Indian developed its culture and legacy without disturbance. And that history is fascinating.

From Mayan and Incan ruins, from the mounds left in the central and southern parts of what is today the U.S. we have learned plenty. It’s a tale of beautiful artwork and deep spirituality.

Vancouver, Washington's rich history spans from the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1806, when Meriwether Lewis had the wisdom to characterize the area as "the only desired situation for settlement west of the Rocky Mountains."

Fortunately for history buffs, Vancouver hasn't forgotten its past. Find a list of historic attractions below to relive our roots!