The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center presents the history of the Columbia River Gorge from the Ice Age, to 10,000 years of Native American culture, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Gold Rush, the re-created 1900s streets of Wasco County, to nature walks and native plant restoration today. The Dalles’ beautiful downtown murals colorfully recount the life and legends of the Dalles. Riverfront Park is a great place for picnicking, frisbee, bird watching, and one of the best water sport launches in the area. Other MUST SEE experiences include the Dalles Art Center providing a showcase for local artists, the 1880s Fort Dalles Museum, the Original Wasco County Courthouse, and our newest, the National Neon Sign Museum, and the Dalles Dam Visitor Center. The Dalles is also home to fine wineries, breweries, distillery, and Little Music City. Go to: ExploreTheDalles.com.
