- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near The Dalles, Oregon, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hood River.
- From Columbia Gorge Discovery Center to Fort Dalles Museum, the The Dalles area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Historic Buildings, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
- The city of The Dalles is home to over 13,000 residents and is located in Wasco County, Oregon. The city is named after the flagstone rock formations carved by the Columbia River, making for a most scenic landscape. Visitors can enjoy the current city splendor while looking back at the historical significance The Dalles had as a Native American trading center.
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Sprawled across 54 acres, dynamic, interactive center celebrates the cultural heritage of the Columbia River Gorge and its surroundings
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5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058
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Interactive exhibits and not only are displayed on the 26,100 square feet of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, covering domains such as the Ice Age, the county's history, and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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A military fort in the middle of the 19th century, the Fort Dalles Museum is the oldest history museum in the state, being opened in 1905. A gift shop is found on the site, and weddings can be organized in here.
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The entire family can spend time at the Horsethief Lake State Park, which covers 3,338 acres and encompassing also the Dalles Mountain Ranch area. The 90 acres lake can be used for boating and fishing. In the park are found some of the oldest pictographs from America.
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A discount theater with extensive parking, Columbia Cinema screens an array of new and classic films. It offers digital video and sound, and serves a variety of food and beverage options from the concession stand.
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Situated on 45 acres, Sorosis Park features softball and soccer fields, tennis and volleyball courts and a disc golf course. The park has a children's playground, picnic facilities, walking paths, open grass fields, wooded areas and horseshoe pits.
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Crate's Point is a high promontory located along the Columbia River. The point marks the northern end of the Columbia River gorge. Known as a stop along the Oregon Trail as well as a stopping point of Lewis and Clark.
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The Wasco County Historical Society stands to preserve the heritage of Wasco County. Housed in the historical Rorick House, the society offers tours and events to locals and visitors, as well as summer teas, picnics and more.
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Built in 1897, Old St. Peter's Landmark is a historic former Catholic Church open to the public. Stained glass and a unique Gothic design are among the many qualities that make the church a popular historic landmark.
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Established in the beginning of the 19th century, The Dalles was for at least 10,000 years a major trading center for the Native Americans. Parks, museums, and an annual event called The Northwest Cherry Festival are some of the things which attract visitors in here.
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The real draw of Panorama Point County Park is the magnificent views it provides of the Hood River Valley. Sitting at a picnic table in the park, one can take in panoramic views from Mount Hood to Mount Adams.