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The Dalles Overview

The Dalles (rhymes with "the pals"), a French word meaning "flagstone," was the name given to this area by early-19th-century French trappers. These explorers may have been reminded of stepping stones or flagstone-lined gutters when they first gazed upon the flat basalt rocks that forced the Columbia River through a long stretch of rapids and cascades here. These rapids, which were a barrier to river navigation, formed a natural gateway to western Oregon. Read More

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Hotels

from: $99

Best Western Hood River Inn

1108 E Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031-2378 Map

Distance: 17.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Columbia Gorge Hotel

4000 Westcliff Drive
Hood River, OR 97031 Map

Distance: 20.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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from: $109

The Dalles Inn

112 West 2nd Street
The Dalles, OR 97058 Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center/Wasco County Historical Museum

expert favorite attraction
5000 Discovery Dr
The Dalles, Oregon

Distance: 4.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

These two museums, housed in one building on the outskirts of The Dalles, serve as the eastern... Read More

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Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge


Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Columbia River Gorge is an 80-mile-long and 4,000-feet-deep river canyon that cuts through the... Read More
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Horsethief Lake State Park

Wash. 14, East of the Dalles
The Dalles, Oregon

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Located between The Dalles Dam and Wishram on Wash. 14, Horsethief Lake is a popular fishing... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near The Dalles

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Airport 68.9 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 139.0 map
Spokane International Airport 223.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near The Dalles

Distance (mi.)
Yakima Air Terminal Airport 74.0 map
Redmond Bend/Roberts Field 93.0 map
Pasco Tri-Cities Airport 109.5 map

Flight Deals to The Dalles

Originating From
Spokane (GEG) to Portland (PDX) $150
Sacramento (SAC) to Portland (PDX) $170
Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland (PDX) $187
Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX) $201
Kansas City (MKC) to Portland (PDX) $247

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The Dalles Vacation Rentals

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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in THE DALLES, OR

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV
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from: $200

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in THE DALLES, OR

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, Hot Tub, Internet Access, TV
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from: $235

4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in THE DALLES, OR

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, DVD Player, Garage, Internet Access, Linens, Stereo, TV, Towels

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