Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vancouver, WA

  • The list below includes 282 free or cheap things to do in or near Vancouver, Washington, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Waterfront Renaissance Trail to Esther Short Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vancouver and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Portland, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
  • The list below includes 282 free or cheap things to do in or near Vancouver, Washington, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Waterfront Renaissance Trail to Esther Short Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vancouver and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Portland, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
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48.8 Miles
100% 17 votes
Lake Amboy, WA MoreLess Info
Formed by the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helen's, Coldwater Lake has an easy walking trail and several vista spots, some of which have commanding views of the mountain itself. Trout fishing and observable wildlife are some of its highlights.
48.8 Miles
92% 12 votes
Recreation Centers 1865 Bill Frey Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301 MoreLess Info
At Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a rock climbing wall, indoor pool, and fitness center. The aquatics facility features a three story, lighthouse themed water slide with a zero entry water playground.
48.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Amboy, WA MoreLess Info
Guests can watch beavers hard at work on the Birth of a Lake Trail. The trail features interpretive displays that describe the events that led up to the transformation of Coldwater Creek to Coldwater Lake.
49.0 Miles
96% 324 votes
Visitor Centers Tacoma, WA MoreLess Info
From Johnston Ridge Observatory, visitors can watch Mount St. Helens from an observation deck in the blast zone. The center features exhibits depicting the geological history of the mountain and details about the eruption in 1980.
49.1 Miles
36% 25 votes
Bowling 3500 River Road North, Keizer, OR 97303 MoreLess Info
Activities like pool and bowling (glow in the dark on select days) are what to enjoy at Town and Country Bowling Lanes. Food and drink with a full service restaurant can accommodate as well as space for groups and large parties.
50.0 Miles
100% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Table Rock Road, Molalla, OR MoreLess Info
The Table Rock Wilderness area protects 5,500 acres of dense forest. The area features a wide array of plant species and is most visited for its various walking and hiking trails.
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