Nestled serenely between the Columbia River to the south and the mountains and basalt cliffs of the Gorge to the north, the City of Stevenson offers a welcome respite from the noise and congestion of larger cities. Located only 45 minutes from Portland, or Vancouver, and three and a half hours from Seattle, visit Stevenson for the day, the weekend or an extended vacation. Once you've arrived in downtown Stevenson, you may choose to stroll along Rock Cove pathway and review our interpretive signs that line the water front. On the return walk, stop in Stevenson's unique shops, art galleries, restaurants and brew pub. Visit the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Venture back in time to Stevenson's forgotten era. View the catcaclysmic formation of the Gorge and artifacts from the first Native American Settlers. Learn of how Stevenson Became the County seat, overnight. Stevenson is the gateway to Washington's finest natural resources. Drive the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area then north to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Wilderness Area. Explore the eastern entrance to Mount St. Helens or the spectacular Lewis River Valley. In Stevenson, residents and visitors of all ages experience the best Mother Nature has to offer. Whether you're here for the local festival, convention or one of the many outdoor activities, options are endless. Select a favorite sport or try something new. Perhaps your choice is to sit by the River at Bob's Beach and watch 'time' go by.