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Waterfront Renaissance Trail, Esther Short
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Waterfront Renaissance Trail

  • 4.7658 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A breezy waterfront trail that blends river views with public art and accessible paths. Expect peaceful walking routes, scenic viewpoints, and spots for photography or a casual picnic — great for families, dog owners, and visitors exploring downtown Vancouver.

Quick answers

Waterfront Renaissance Trail in short

When is Waterfront Renaissance Trail open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Waterfront Renaissance Trail?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Waterfront Renaissance Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Waterfront Renaissance Trail?

115 SE Columbia Way,Vancouver, WA 98661.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

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monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Waterfront Renaissance Trail
  2. 2 Art at the Cave · 16 min
115 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661(opens the map)DirectionsTo Esther ShortCall+13604878311

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 658 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • Historic
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around Esther Short

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time