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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vancouver, Washington

Updated November 29, 2024

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DEVIL-ish Little Things Museum.

Vancouver, Washington

DEVIL-ish Little Things Museum

A whimsical menagerie of devils, krampuses, satyrs, and other horned creatures.
Shelves at the Brautigan Library

Vancouver, Washington

The Brautigan Library

A library of only unpublished manuscripts.
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Vancouver, Washington

Briz Loan & Guitar

Along with used instruments, this pawn shop has pieces of music history on display.
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Vancouver, Washington

Japanese Castaways Memorial

A monument dedicated to "the three Kichis," who washed ashore.
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The Old Apple Tree

The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Grotto

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.
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The Old Apple Tree

The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.
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