With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that St. Helens, 25 miles away, has to offer. St. Helens Marina should be at the top of your list here. McCormick Park and Grey Cliffs Waterfront Park are also not to be missed. Don’t skip Battle Ground either! Just 40 miles away, Battle Ground Lake State Park, Pomeroy Living History Farm and Vancouver National Historic Reserve are essential stops here.