The Maryhill Museum of Art is located on a Washington bluff three miles west of HWY 97 on WA hwy 14. It offers public access to some of the most beautiful art work and artifacts in the world. Sam Hill, the wealthy entreperneur who helped create the Historic Columbia Highway, originally purchased the 6,000 acres in 1907 and planned to establish a Quaker farming community. Construction began in 1914 on the bluff for his own house, a poured concrete mansion, which he named Maryhill after his daughter Mary. Displays include Rodin sculptures & water colors, Native American collections, Theatre de la mode French fashion manequins, and more. Find out more at http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/collect.htm spend a day at the museum and don't forget to visit the Stonehenge Memorial 4 miles east of the museum.
The Columbia Gorge is a beautiful area in Oregon and Washington. There are many small towns on both sides of the Columbia River. Hood River is a popular destination close to many outdoor recreation activities. The popular historic downtown has galleries, restaurants, shops, wineries and breweries. The Dalles is a historic town located at the end of the Oregon Trail. White Salmon is a quaint town on the Washington side where many artists have opened shops. Stevenson, another small town in Washington has become known for it's restaurants, brewery, Skamania Lodge and close proximity to Portland.
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