Click on the map for a larger version	Troutdale has a population of over 13,000 people and an elevation of 73 feet above sea level. It is located northeast of Portland on the Columbia River. Troutdale is part of the Columbia River Gorge recreation area. In the map at the left Troutdale is about where the I-84 sign is on the right of the map.
The main street in historic Troutdale is about three blocks long and for the main part freshly painted with a variety of antique stores and restaurants
	McMenamin’s Edgefield is a can’t miss part of Troutdale. Located on what was once the County Poor Farm it now has a European style hotel in the original building. It has a variety of Pubs and dining on the site. There is a fine dining room in the main building. You can see the main building peaking out around the trees. The view at the left (taken from a car) shows the vineyard in the foreground and the parking lot in front of the main building beyond. We were there on a Wednesday in September and the facility was full of people in the beer garden listening to live music.
One of the main reasons to stay in Troutdale is the fact that it is the Gateway to the Columbia River Scenic Highway. The highway begins in downtown Troutdale and heads east. There are interesting view points and several. waterfalls that you will want to see on this highway build in 1916, Visit our mile by mile web page on the Columbia River Scenic Highway	One of the many waterfalls on the Columbia River Scenic Highway which starts in Troutdale.

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Art Galleries
See listed galleries below
Attractions
Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets 450 NW 257^th Way, Troutdale, OR 97060 503-669-8060 Visit the web site This shopping center offers 45 brand- name stores ranging from factory outlet stores to boutiques and galleries.
Museums

Parks & Gardens
Multnomah Falls Historic Columbia River Highway 503-695-2372 Visit the web site Multnomah falls is Oregon’s most popular visitor attraction. At 620 feet it is the second highest waterfall in the U.S. There is an excellent viewpoint from Benson Bridge. Visitors can follow a 1.2 mile trail to the top of Multnomah Falls. A USDA Forest Service Visitor Center provides information in many languages. Multnomah Falls Lodge 503-695-2338 Columbia Gorge Historic Highway Directions can be found on the website. http://www.multnomahfallslodge.com/	Vista House at Crown Point 40700 East Historic Columbia River Hwy, PO Box 204, Corbett, OR 97019 503-695-2230 http://vistahouse.com/ Vista House is located along the Historic Columbia River Highway at the western entrance to the Columbia Gorge atop Crown Point, 733 feet above the river. Vista House is an impressive historic structure built as a tribute to Oregon’s pioneers, a rest station and observatory. Volunteers operate a gallery, gift shop and espresso bar.
Visitor Information
West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce 226 West Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 503-669-7473 http://www.westcolumbiagorgechamber.com/