If you find yourself with a spare day or two and you’re willing to travel 18 miles, take a look at Vancouver. This lively place offers up plenty to see and do. See the sights starting with Vancouver Mall, Jantzen Beach Center and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The locals are also likely to point you toward St. Helens, 20 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s St. Helens Marina. (But we’re also big fans of McCormick Park and Grey Cliffs Waterfront Park.)