Shop Small: Favorite Shopping Areas of SW Washington
Shopping neighborhoods in SW Washington In every city or county, there are neighborhoods where you can find a collection of small, independently owned shopping stores where you can find the unique, the curated, the boutique quality that can make a shopping trip worth your while. These are not national brand… Read More
The Vancouver Waterfront Wine Scene
The Vancouver Washington waterfront is being reimagined. It has long been more of a utilitarian area set on the edge of downtown, but the city has been having a renaissance lately. Having completed the waterfront area south of the I-5 bridge that bisects downtown Vancouver several years ago, the city… Read More
Nonavo Pizza
It was time for some holiday shopping, so I headed to downtown Vancouver. I had already made several stops along the way and it was hitting just before noon. I got off SR14 and took the exit for downtown, which places you right on the edge of downtown. And voila,… Read More
Exquisite Crystals
A surprising find in more ways than one Walking around the old buildings on the Historic National Fort Vancouver site on the edge of downtown Vancouver, Washington, you find beautifully preserved buildings, many dating to the mid 1800s. While walking among the old buildings of this old military fort, you… Read More
This-n-That Gift Store Vancouver
When you think of Chuck’s Produce, just by the name alone, you think “they just sell produce.” Think again. Chuck’s Produceis a family owned and operated full service grocery store and has two locations in the Vancouver, Washington area. They are a busy hub of activity, with much more than… Read More
Amaro’s Table, Vancouver
If you’re looking for a good place for lunch in downtown Vancouver, try Amaro’s Table on Main Street. Good Modern American food and lovely ambience makes for a lovely meal.