Vancouver Weekend with Kids
In Vancouver, Washington, you'll discover a small city with a rich history, great river front setting and plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation. For my family, that's always been a recipe for a weekend of fun with some learning mixed in. Fort Vancouver, originally a Hudson Bay Company outpost, is the city's historic centerpiece and is a must see for a peek 200 years into the past. Fast forward to the present, and there's plenty of modern day activities the whole family will enjoy as well.
Vancouver's Comfort Suites is a safe, family-friendly hotel close to mall shopping and all services. You'll find quality at reasonable rates. Indoor pool and exercise familities are among the amenities. A hot breakfast buffet is included in the rate, a perfect money-saver for family travel.
I am a farmer's market fan and I believe the Vancouver Farmers Market is one of the best in the Northwest. Open from mid-April to the end of October, there are the usual suspects in seasonal produce and flowers, but also an array of food booths - something to please everybody in the family. From made-on-site paella to fresh fruit mini-... More >
I am a farmer's market fan and I believe the Vancouver Farmers Market is one of the best in the Northwest. Open from mid-April to the end of October, there are the usual suspects in seasonal produce and flowers, but also an array of food booths - something to please everybody in the family. From made-on-site paella to fresh fruit mini-pies to the best homemade corndogs on the planet, this farmers market is a fun place to take the family for lunch. If the kids need to burn off a little steam, it's located right next door to Esther Short Park with its expansive lawns and children's play area.
Take the family to the movies at this state-of-the-art theater and you'll be the hero of the weekend.
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Who doesn't love wood-fired pizza? The pies served up at the Rock are among the best you'll find. Toppings will please everyone from traditionalists to the more experimental members of your family, and the thin crust has just the right texture and crunch. The Rock's atmosphere is rock and roll inspired, hence the name. It's a fun spot the kids will love - decidedly more sophisticated than the place with the mouse, and the pizza is consistent and oh so squisito!
The Old Spaghetti Factory is known for good prices and a kid-friendly menu. Even the pickiest kids have a favorite at OSF. This one is conveniently located
Take the family to the movies at this state-of-the-art theater and you'll be the hero of the weekend. Cinetopia's concession stand is an experience in itself - an array of flavored gourmet butters and popcorn toppings created in Cinetopia's kitchen, fine chocolates, and on and on. If you and the kids make it past the concession bar, th... More >
Take the family to the movies at this state-of-the-art theater and you'll be the hero of the weekend. Cinetopia's concession stand is an experience in itself - an array of flavored gourmet butters and popcorn toppings created in Cinetopia's kitchen, fine chocolates, and on and on. If you and the kids make it past the concession bar, the tiered, luxury auditoriums with overstuffed furniture will have you and the kids watching your choice of movie in style.
| Vancouver's Comfort Suites is a safe, family-friendly hotel close to mall shopping and all services. |
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a hands on hostory lesson about life in Oregon Territory 200 years ago. On site interpretive experts are on hand to answer questions and even guide you through the fort describing what daily life was like and explaining its history from Hudson Bay outpost to US military stronghold. Kids love the hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore the fort and its old structures. More
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a hands on hostory lesson about life in Oregon Territory 200 years ago. On site interpretive experts are on hand to answer questions and even guide you through the fort describing what daily life was like and explaining its history from Hudson Bay outpost to US military stronghold. Kids love the hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore the fort and its old structures.
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