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Historical neon sign collection displayed over two floors, with a 1940s small-town downtown recreation. Includes an informative video and personal stories on the art of neon.
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  • Maryellen
    Goshen, NY15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a wonderful morning visiting the National Neon Sign Museum with our grown son.
    The museum founder gave us a tour and his enthusiasm for the subject matter was contagious. He is extremely knowledgeable and communicated the basic history and workings of neon in a simple, understandable way. Highly recommend this as very worthwhile if you’re visiting The Dalles, OR.
    Written 27 July 2024
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  • ReadRibbet
    1,651 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were in search of the World's Largest Rosaries Collection as described on RoadsideAmerica.com. We learned that the collection is not a standalone display but housed in the Columbia River Gorge Museum. The museum is in Stevenson, WA slightly off the main road. It is a beautiful building with nice scenic views on the grounds. There was plenty of free off-street parking. The entrance fee for seniors was $8. The displays include a variety of archival and historical items related to the gorge including large items housed in the museum. The rosary collection is on the second floor with other religious artifacts. The rosaries are easily accessible in the display however I wish more attention had been given to the famous rosaries highlighted in the description of the collection. The grounds include some very interesting tall tree sculptures and many historical machines and transportation devices. It was an interesting collection of items for those interested in the history of the gorge area.
    Written 24 April 2024
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  • rdsm77
    Tucson, AZ392 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The drive to The Dalles was wonderful following the Columbia River. Highly recommend. We stopped off at Riverfront Park and walked out to the beach. Drove thru some pretty neighborhoods and stopped at a couple nifty thrift stores.
    Written 26 November 2022
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  • gailfromFlorida
    Atlantic Beach, FL28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very informative museum. Interesting insight into life in Oregon in the mid-1800’s. Great collection of artifacts from the military and surrounding homesteads. Don’t miss the antique vehicles garaged in the back.
    Written 15 September 2024
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  • Julie B
    New Orleans, LA184 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pleasant place to walk. Playground, tennis courts. Plenty of parking. Nice views. Worth a short drive from the freeway to get some exercise and enjoy the views.
    Written 29 April 2024
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  • Jerry W
    67 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a drive on highway 30 between Corbett and Dodson, Oregon. A map detailing the waterfall and sight locations are available on the internet titled “Historic Columbia River Highway”. The road is crooked and at places very narrow and parking is limited at the waterfalls, especially the spectacular Multnomah Falls. We drove this highway during a heavy rain and still feel that it was well worth it.
    Written 12 October 2023
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  • Claudette
    Arvada, CO37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a wonderful find for my friend and I while on a girls trip. We stopped here and did a wine tasting and ended up staying a couple hours! Vicki, one of the owners was fabulous ! She shared her knowledge of the history of this really cool old mill and her passion for the Quenett Wines and The Dalles area. Amazing antiques and decor throughout the building. Vicki says they also do outdoor movie night as well! Definitely worth stopping at this incredible place.
    Written 19 July 2023
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  • half-Brit
    Oregon Coast49,571 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This time when I was in The Dalles, Old St Peter's Landmark was open! Hooray!

    Hours are limited so check their website ahead of time. This is well worth a short visit. It's just lovely inside. It was built around 1900 and used to be a Catholic church. Our docent -- sorry I didn't get her name... short, 60-something woman -- was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a nice time chatting about the former church. She also suggested a couple of other attractions in town that she thought might be of interest to us.

    Make the effort to visit. It's free but donations are welcome.
    Written 20 April 2023
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  • AeneasAtSea
    Salt Lake City, UT549 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spanning the Columbia River Gorge several miles east of The Dalles (city), the Dalles Dam was built in 1957-62. The reservoir it created covered multiple petroglyph sites, and some panels were removed and relocated to Columbia Hills State Park. From the visitors center (exit 87) you can take a tour (if you are a US citizen with ID). Free 1-hour tours are offered, but only on certain days and hours between May 1 and Sept 30, and must be booked in advance.
    Written 7 August 2019
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  • STEVE C
    seattle washington139 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    better than Toppenish in every way. Keep on adding the murals, please. The Dalles is a real hidden gem.
    Written 18 September 2022
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  • cwhite1963
    Vancouver, WA118 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice place to stop. The lady inside was very nice and informative.
    Has a great shaded area next to it for walking dogs
    And letting kids run off energy.
    Written 5 July 2021
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  • ms julie
    Dobson, NC233 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Free. Small. Unique ‘mankiller’ pump. Worth the stop. Charming small town walk about. Stopped every block by strangers to chat.
    Written 18 August 2023
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