INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
The Dalles, Oregon
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in The Dalles listed below at no cost. At any of the stops below you can be sure to learn the history of the area’s pioneers, soldiers, gold miners, adventurers, gunslingers, floozies, and scallywags.
COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER & MUSEUM
Enjoy the beautiful paved walking trails, a pond, and scenic overlooks. This multimedia, interactive museum inspires appreciation and stewardship of the natural and cultural treasures of the gorge and Wasco County.
ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM
In 1854, The Dalles was designated by the Territorial Legislature as the county seat of one of the largest counties ever formed in the United States. This small courthouse was used for public meeting places, church services, as well as the seat of law for the county. It is the oldest courthouse west of the Mississippi River.
THE DALLES CITY HALL & FIRE MUSEUM
Located inside The Dalles City Hall, this quaint museum offers a collection that’s filled with information about the area’s firefighting history. Completed in 2009, the Fire Museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the city’s past through an array of antique firefighting equipment. There are two preserved fire engines, an original fire pole from the old fire house, and a collection of photographs that depict the city’s 20th century firefighters.
THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Discover the history of this beautiful city. Learn about the many local attractions and buildings, and get a listing of the best places to grab a bite to eat, get a fine glass of wine, find a pharmacy, or do the most unique shopping.
FORT DALLES MUSEUM
Located in the former fort’s Surgeon’s Quarters built in 1856, the Fort Dalles Museum opened in 1905, making it one of Oregon’s oldest history museums. Take a tour of the unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts at one of the old west’s most pivotal places in history. Enjoy walking on the grounds of this military fort and viewing the historic collection of wagons and antique vehicles.
NATIONAL NEON SIGN MUSEUM
Brand new in The Dalles, the National Neon Sign Museum is a walk through the evolution of light, from the earliest of light bulb signs (1880-1920) to the introduction of neon to the United States in 1923. The museum provides a dynamic and entertaining environment that promotes an understanding and appreciation of the unique role advertising and signage has played in American history.
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