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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vancouver, Washington

Updated October 18, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Vancouver

DEVIL-ish Little Things Museum.

Vancouver, Washington

DEVIL-ish Little Things Museum

A whimsical menagerie of devils, krampuses, satyrs, and other horned creatures.

Shelves at the Brautigan Library

Vancouver, Washington

The Brautigan Library

A library of only unpublished manuscripts.

Guitars and vintage punk posters

Vancouver, Washington

Briz Loan & Guitar

Along with used instruments, this pawn shop has pieces of music history on display.

Old Apple Tree Park.

Vancouver, Washington

The Old Apple Tree

The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.

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Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Theater

At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.

3 miles from Vancouver

6/4/2023

Portland, Oregon

The Grotto

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

5 miles from Vancouver

Portland, Oregon

Bison Coffeehouse

This café is dedicated to serving coffee roasted by Native American-owned companies.

6 miles from Vancouver

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Old Apple Tree Park.

Vancouver, Washington

The Old Apple Tree

The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.

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