Kenny's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Classic spot but there are also other countless hikes in The Gorge. This is certainly the most well know.
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Classic spot but there are also other countless hikes in The Gorge. This is certainly the most well know.
Check if they are open but a great spot for bird enthusiasts and nearby dyke trail on the Columbia River, very close to the house.
22 locals recommend
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
35001 Lewis and Clark HighwayCheck if they are open but a great spot for bird enthusiasts and nearby dyke trail on the Columbia River, very close to the house.
Easy walk from the house through downtown Washougal, past Pendleton Woolen Mill under the highway then down a short hill trail to the entry to the dock and over look.
Steamboat Landing Park
Easy walk from the house through downtown Washougal, past Pendleton Woolen Mill under the highway then down a short hill trail to the entry to the dock and over look.
Down the street on G. There is a park across the street from the school along with another park down the hill on the Washougal river.
Hathaway Park
732 25th StDown the street on G. There is a park across the street from the school along with another park down the hill on the Washougal river.
Washougal also has a library but this one in Camas in much larger and very nice for all your literary needs.
Camas Public Library
625 NE 4th AveWashougal also has a library but this one in Camas in much larger and very nice for all your literary needs.
Portland gets a lot of negative press these days but still an awesome city with great parks and stunning food. We love this place and consider it one of the reasons we love Washougal.
194 locals recommend
Portland
Portland gets a lot of negative press these days but still an awesome city with great parks and stunning food. We love this place and consider it one of the reasons we love Washougal.
Lots of volcanoes in this area, Mt.Hood is an hour plus drive from the house but well worth it. You can also do a loop trip that is great. Timberline lodge is always fun spot visit, home to the movie The Shining, for anyone not familiar.
208 locals recommend
Mount Hood
Lots of volcanoes in this area, Mt.Hood is an hour plus drive from the house but well worth it. You can also do a loop trip that is great. Timberline lodge is always fun spot visit, home to the movie The Shining, for anyone not familiar.
Hour from the house. Lovely year round. Fun to watch kites, foils, windsurfers, wings in the summer. Lots of great food, trails and adventures to be had up there.
218 locals recommend
Hood River
Hour from the house. Lovely year round. Fun to watch kites, foils, windsurfers, wings in the summer. Lots of great food, trails and adventures to be had up there.
This is my favorite hike in the area, 15 minutes from the house. Can go up the Washougal River to get there or on HWY 14. Can make a loop of it. Trail has a few nice overlooks and nice views. Can be done as a loop hike or out and back.
Cape Horn Falls
Evergreen HighwayThis is my favorite hike in the area, 15 minutes from the house. Can go up the Washougal River to get there or on HWY 14. Can make a loop of it. Trail has a few nice overlooks and nice views. Can be done as a loop hike or out and back.
Small town across the river from Stevenson near Skamania Lodge. We enjoy the soft serve up there but beware of their large.
25 locals recommend
Bridge of the Gods
Small town across the river from Stevenson near Skamania Lodge. We enjoy the soft serve up there but beware of their large.
Fun place to go visit the sturgeon and lamprey, see some locks and see a bit of Columbia River history.
25 locals recommend
Bonneville Dam
Fun place to go visit the sturgeon and lamprey, see some locks and see a bit of Columbia River history.
Washougal MX Park
40205 NE Borin RdProfessional motor cross track on the national circuit.
Great little hiking trail with gorgeous creek. Connects up to Lacamas and Round lakes.
21 locals recommend
Lacamas Park
3344 NE Everett StGreat little hiking trail with gorgeous creek. Connects up to Lacamas and Round lakes.
Heritage Park
303 NW Lake RdAlso known as Lacamas Lake.
Top Burger Drive In
1436 NE Everett StClassic burger joint.
Crown Park
120 NE 17th AveNice city park with big trees across from Top Burger.
Skamania Lodge
1131 SW Skamania Lodge WayBeautiful lodge and resort outside of Stevenson, Washington.
Food scene
54°40′ BEER
3801 S Truman StGreat local brewery in an industrial park.
Feast@316
316 NE Dallas StBest high end dining without going to Portland or Vancouver.
Bigfoot
105 Pendleton WayClassic bar with karaoke! Worth a visit if you are looking for that local experience.
Washougal staple. Can be a fun spot to play some pool and have some drinks.
6 locals recommend
Smeads Pub
3395 Evergreen WayWashougal staple. Can be a fun spot to play some pool and have some drinks.
Adams Street Bar & Grill
322 NE Adams StClassic mill bar.
Lots of beer as you might guess. Worth a visit. Nice spot. They also serve food.
16 locals recommend
A Beer at a Time
216 NE 3rd AveLots of beer as you might guess. Worth a visit. Nice spot. They also serve food.
Natalia's Cafe
437 NE 4th AveDecent breakfast, cute spot.
If you are crazy some sushi abs don’t want to drive into Portland or Vancouver.
14 locals recommend
The Sushi Joint
500 NE 4th AveIf you are crazy some sushi abs don’t want to drive into Portland or Vancouver.
Don Pedro
5226 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyCheap, decent Mexican, fast food.
Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPNW burger fast food.
We prefer Grocery Outlet but they certainly have a larger selection on most things, with a full deli.
19 locals recommend
Safeway
3307 Evergreen WayWe prefer Grocery Outlet but they certainly have a larger selection on most things, with a full deli.
Solid wine selection, great deals on foods. This is our personal favorite spot to buy groceries nearby.
8 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
3308 NE 3rd AveSolid wine selection, great deals on foods. This is our personal favorite spot to buy groceries nearby.
Higher end dinner spot. Mixed reviews on value and costumer service. Easy walk from the house.
7 locals recommend
2 Rivers Bar and Grill
1700 Main StHigher end dinner spot. Mixed reviews on value and costumer service. Easy walk from the house.
Washougal Coffee Company
1700 Main StSolid coffee spot in downtown Washougal.
Smitty's Restaurant
1816 Northeast 3rd AvenueGreasy spoon between Camas and Washougal.
Grains of Wrath (GOW) Brewery & Restaurant
230 NE 5th AveBrewery and eats in downtown Camas.
Trap Door Brewery + Kitchen
1834 Main StreetNew brewery in downtown Washougal.
K&M Drive-In
3414 NE 3rd AveLocal burger joint.
Ashwood Taps and Trucks
1535 E StreetNew spot close to the house. Haven’t tried it yet.
At the end of our street. Closest spot from the house. They just remodeled but we have yet to go. But parking lot is often packed. Sports bar, food, patio.
7 locals recommend
Washougal Times
1826 E StreetAt the end of our street. Closest spot from the house. They just remodeled but we have yet to go. But parking lot is often packed. Sports bar, food, patio.
Great spot for liquor, beer, wine and other convenience like food, light grocery store items, very close to the house.
Washougal Food Center
1736 E StreetGreat spot for liquor, beer, wine and other convenience like food, light grocery store items, very close to the house.
Los Dos Compadres
701 E StMexican sit down restaurant, 2 minute walk from the house.
Thai restaurant in Camas. There are certainly better Thai restaurants around but solid for some local.
7 locals recommend
Kop Chai
325 NE Cedar StThai restaurant in Camas. There are certainly better Thai restaurants around but solid for some local.
Not the best pizza in the world but certainly easy spot to get to from the house and does the trick when you are hungry.
Champ Pizza
3252 Northeast 3rd AvenueNot the best pizza in the world but certainly easy spot to get to from the house and does the trick when you are hungry.
Camas Gallery
408 NE 4th AveVery large pizza by the slice. Good value.
Other stores
Washougal Hardware
1822 Main StreetOur local hardware store.
City advice
Getting around
Washougal
Washougal is a lovely town. Home to the Pendleton Woolen Mill and some say, DB Cooper still has cash hidden in the hills. Columbia and Washougal river. Nice combination of city with a rural vibe. All the conveniences like a convenient store down the street to a quick drive to a Safeway. Major box stores 15 minutes away. Liquor, beer, and wine are available at any convenient store or grocery store. There are a handful of good places to eat and drink within walking distance to the house. Great access to the Columbia River Gorge, PDX and the city of Portland.