Gorge Discovery Center
Open year round. The multimedia, interactive museum inspires appreciation and stewardship of the natural and cultural treasures of the Gorge and Wasco County.
Fort Dalles Museum
The Museum is housed in the Surgeon’s Quarters, the only remaining officer’s house of the 1856 Fort Dalles military complex. The Fort Dalles Museum is Oregon’s oldest history museum; it first opened its doors in 1905.
Maryhill Museum of Art
Sculptures and watercolors by Auguste Rodin, European and American paintings, American Indian art, changing exhibitions and breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge. One of the Northwest’s most fascinating cultural destinations!
Old St. Peter’s Landmark
Old St. Peter’s Landmark, originally known as St. Peter’s Catholic Church, was built in 1897, and was dedicated on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1898.
Original Wasco County Courthouse
The courthouse was the first courthouse west of the Rocky Mountains. The building housed a sheriff’s office and three jail cells on the first floor and a courtroom upstairs entered only by the outside staircase. It was located at 3rd and Court Streets where the present City Hall now stands. This small courthouse was used as a public meeting place, church services, as well as the seat of law for the county.
Petroglyphs at Columbia Hills State Park
Reservation required. Guided tours of the pictographs and petroglyphs (Indian rock art) 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, April to October. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call the park office at (509) 773-5007. Please leave a detailed message with your party size, the dates you have in mind, and your name and phone number. If a ranger does not return your call, call the office again. Do not come for a tour without verbally confirming with a ranger that your reservation has been made. It is advisable to reserve at least two or three weeks in advance, as tours are limited to 25 people and fill up fast.
Pulpit Rock
Open year round. Pulpit Rock is a rock about 12 feet tall that was carved by natural elements. It sits right in the middle of the street just South of The Dalles-Wahtonka High School.
The Dalles Art Center
Open 11am-5pm – Tuesday – Saturday The Dalles Art Center facility is a designated historic building by the State of Oregon. The building served as a library until 1966 when The Dalles Wasco-County Public Library moved. The Art Center is constantly changing and updating to increase community involvement.
The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
Open May through September, weekends only before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Dalles Dam is located at 3545 Bret Clodfelter Way, Phone: 541-296-9778. Dam tours are available. Please call for an updated tour schedule.
The Dalles Downtown Murals
Open year round. This wonderful artwork welcomes visitors and tourists who stroll into the downtown area via the Union Street overpass that leads to the Columbia River. The underpass project restored access to the river from the historic downtown business district of The Dalles and was completed in September of 2003.
The Dalles Fire Museum
The Fire Museum is open Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, except Holidays and is handicap accessible. The Fire Museum, located in City Hall (originally the Fire Department) was completed in August 2009. The museum was curated by the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in cooperation with the Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue District in partnership with The City of The Dalles.
Klindt’s Booksellers & Stationers
The oldest bookstore in Oregon! With our original bookshelves and slightly squeaky floors, we invite you to browse through our vast selection of books, eclectic cards, journals, children’s toys, crafts, stationery and much more. We have a wide selection of titles, both new and out of print. From cooking, baking and brewing to mystery, sci-fi, and thriller – we can help you find the book you are looking for. As the oldest bookstore in Oregon, we are proud to serve the communities of The Dalles, the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Northwest, and our online customers.