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August 17, 2023 5 mins

Explore Vancouver Washington showcases little-known destinations across the river from Portland that only insiders know about but visit time and time again. Discover secrets, best tips and inside knowledge to make visiting or even moving to Vancouver the best decision ever.

Besides the top 10 must-see attractions in Vancouver and the 10 do-not-miss stops in Clark County, discover breath-taking hidden spots along the river plus amazing historic sites that will deepen your appreciation of Vancouver’s contribution to Pacific Northwest history.

Gather a friend and visit Downtown, Uptown and surrounding areas to discover fun places for daytime and nighttime activities.

Mark your calendar to attend popular fests, fairs, and festivals.

Put on your walking shoes to stroll through Vancouver’s 90 beautiful parks, 20 natural areas, and spectacular riverside pathways.

Get on your bike to travel near and far along bike paths and routes through the city and beyond.

Caffeine reigns in Vancouver, the #2 Coffee City in the country according to the 2019 ApartmentGuide.

Here are just a few reasons readers will want to buy Explore Vancouver Washington and a great bookstore will want to stock the book:

Discover the first Vancouver, the one that scored so many firsts in Washington and the Pacific Northwest: first barley crop, first brews, first grapes, first wine, and the first U.S. military presence in the Pacific Northwest.

If you love perusing Baedeker's, Bucket Lists, Fodor's, Moon, DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet, or Frommer's, you’ll love this local explorer travel guide.

Vancouver is one of the only cities in the United States that boasts a popular national historic reserve just steps from the center of the city!

Explore Vancouver Washington has an incredible audience of vacationers, local people looking for things to do, event planners, hotel guests, school children, senior activity directors, real estate agents, and newcomers to the city!

Vancouver is part of Clark County, the second largest county by population (more than 480,000 people!) in Washington state. It’s also part of the Portland/Vancouver metro area with 2.2 million potential book buyers!

“We have had so much fun exploring Vancouver with this book! Who knew after living here since the 90’s there was so much history to discover. There is something for everyone in this book. Definitely fun seeing this side of Vancouver. I will be giving this to my clients as I think it will be such a valuable resource for newcomers and even long-time residents.“ — PNW Jen

About the Book

Explore Vancouver Washington: Discover the Best Things to See, Do and Experience

Patty Grasher, author

160 pages, softcover, 6 x 9 inches

ISBN: 979-8218013431

Retail Price: $19.95 paperback

Publication date: February 2023

Publisher: Turtle Place Books

Book website: https://www.usavancouver.com

Author website: https://www.pattygrasher.com

Author email: pat@usavancouver.com

Author phone: 360-949-0829

About the Author

Patty Grasher has lived many lives, from a country girl in upstate Washington to a sailor with tours in Iceland, Germany, Florida, and California to a cloistered nun in a small Catholic monastery to getting married and living in an almost normal life in Vancouver, Washington.

In the past, she has managed a 24-hour AM radio station, created the internet’s most popular Catholic e-card site, wrote a number of Catholic bestsellers, blogged for the Seattle Times, and hosted w

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