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| Goldendale Community Library (1914) 131 West Burgen St. Goldendale, WA 98620 Telephone: 509-773-4487 Web site: www.fvrl.org (Goldendale Branch info at www.fvrl.org/aboutus/goldendale_main.htm) Visiting hours: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday |
| Nearby Heritage Sites Please check Web sites for complete information, location and hours of operation. The Presby Mansion and Museum This unique Museum is a tableau of Victorian living operated by the Klickitat County Historical Society, artifacts from the 1880s to 1930s are arranged in a home-like setting. Open seasonally, April 15 – October 15.127 West Broadway, Goldendale Historic Homes of Goldendale driving tour Twenty-one historic buildings are featured on this driving tour of Goldendale. Brochures with descriptions and map are available at the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce. www.goldendalechamber.org Maryhill Museum Explore Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge. www.maryhillmuseum.org/ Stonehenge War Memorial Several miles to the east of Maryhill Museum, find a replica of Britain’s Stonehenge. Built by Sam Hill as a World War I memorial, the site is now a part of Maryhill Museum and open to visitors year-round. www.maryhillmuseum.org/do.html#stonehenge2 Historic Loops Road Overlook Pull off Highway 97 in Goldendale into overlook parking to view the first asphalt-paved road in the Northwest. The signature twists and turns of the Historic Loops Road are striking to see. www.maryhillmuseum.org/loops.html Celilo Falls Overlook Just east of Wishram, you’ll find an overlook to the quiet Columbia River on Highway 14. Beneath the surface of the peaceful-looking river lie the remains of Celilo Falls, whose thunder could be heard for miles in any direction. The rich salmon fishing at the foot of the falls made Celilo a center of trade and commerce in the Northwest for most of the last 10,000 years. Hood River's Carnegie Library On your way through the Gorge, stop by this beautiful 1914 Carnegie building. Still in operation as a library, this building underwent a renovation and expansion in 2003. www.hoodriver.plinkit.org/ Historic Restaurant The Glass Onion Restaurant Housed in the circa 1903 Erland House, the Glass Onion is one of Goldendale’s newest restaurants. Enjoy fine dining in an intimate setting. www.theglassonionrestaurant.com For lodging and other area information, please visit: www.goldendalechamber.org |