RT Vista House

Octagonal stone building and museum situated on a rocky promontory, is 733 feet above the Columbia River, and serves as a memorial to Oregon pioneers and as a comfort station for travelers on the Historic Columbia River Highway

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Extended seasonal hours may vary

Fees:

Free admission

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed inside the building

Closest cities with hotels:

Troutdale (20 mi)

Seasons:

Spring through fall for scenic overlooks and photography, though open year-round

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6mQ4vL8xT2nR5p9A8" rel="noopener" target="_blank">40700 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019

Website:

vistahouse.com

How to Get There

From Troutdale (20 mi): Take I-84 east and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway to Crown Point to reach the scenic overlook and historic observatory building above the Columbia River Gorge.

Overview

Vista House at Crown Point is an octagonal observatory built in 1916-18 as a memorial to Oregon pioneers and a comfort station on the Historic Columbia River Highway, in a Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau) style by Edgar Lazarus, with marble, stained glass, and a small museum. It is 733 feet above the Columbia River, with views up and down the gorge. The state Department of Transportation owns it, and it is on the National Register of Historic Places (1974). It is open daily in season, with a gift shop and coffee counter.

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