Vista House/Crown Point
800-551-6949
The Vista House was built in 1916 at the same time as Highway 30 (what is now the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway, and the only way to reach Crown Point). The building was designed to be a place of refreshment and enjoyment of the Columbia Gorge. The octagonal building with its copper dome now houses a museum, gift shop and interpretive display of historic and geologic points of interest in the Gorge (the building is open from March-October).
Millions of visitors driving from Portland through the Columbia River Gorge don't realize the full impact of its beauty until they come around the bend near Corbett at Exit 22 and see the famous building on the top of the cliff to the right. This is Crown Point and the building is the Vista House. The park is located almost 700 feet above sea level and includes breathtaking views of Columbia River Gorge.
Just as the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, the Vista House serves as the symbol of the Columbia River Gorge. In fact, the architect of the Vista House Edgar Lazarus and Emma Lazarus (who wrote the poem of the Statue of Liberty) were brother and sister.
It has survived many years wear and tear from millions of visitors and pounding gales of the east wind (sometimes measured here at 110 mph). The future of the Vista House is now in the hands of the Friends of the Vista House, who are trying to raise over $2 million for a long-overdue restoration.
FEES
No
SOME OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE
Millions of visitors driving from Portland through the Columbia River Gorge don't realize the full impact of its beauty until they come around the bend near Corbett at Exit 22 and see the famous building on the top of the cliff to the right. This is Crown Point and the building is the Vista House. The park is located almost 700 feet above sea level and includes breathtaking views of Columbia River Gorge.
Just as the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, the Vista House serves as the symbol of the Columbia River Gorge. In fact, the architect of the Vista House Edgar Lazarus and Emma Lazarus (who wrote the poem of the Statue of Liberty) were brother and sister.
It has survived many years wear and tear from millions of visitors and pounding gales of the east wind (sometimes measured here at 110 mph). The future of the Vista House is now in the hands of the Friends of the Vista House, who are trying to raise over $2 million for a long-overdue restoration.
FEES
No
SOME OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE
- Gift Store
- Historic Displays
- Historic Signs
- Interpretive Events
- Interpretive Signs & Displays
- Interpretive Tours
- Living History
- Museum
- Nature/Visitor Center
- Picnicking
- Restrooms
- Rock Formations
- Special Events
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