Overview
Goldendale is a city in the Columbia River Plateau region of Washington. It is the county seat of Klickitat County.
4 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Goldendale
Goldendale Observatory State Park
A publicly-available observatory on the hills overlooking Goldendale.
Maryhill Museum of Art
Converted mansion of Quaker entrepreneur Sam Hill. Serves as a nature conservancy as well as art museum.
Stonehenge Memorial
A full-scale replica of Stonehenge in England, built by a Quaker pacifist as a memorial to the local dead of World War I.
Brooks Memorial State Park
A 700-acre camping park in the pine trees of the Simcoe mountains, south of the Yakima valley.
Columbia Hills State Park
A park on the Columbia River's north bank, under Horsethief Butte.
Doug's Beach State Park
A day-use park on the Columbia River, a great location for windsurfing.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 76°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Nov and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mount Rainier National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- YKM Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field, Yakima — 53 mi away. Directions
- PSC Tri Cities Airport, Pasco — 87 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 87 mi away (major hub). Directions
US Highway 97 (US-97) passes through Goldendale, between Yakima and Madras, Oregon.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Maryhill Museum of Art, Stonehenge Memorial
- Lunch Bake My Day Café
- Afternoon Maryhill Loops Road, Doug's Beach State Park
Day 2
- Morning Goldendale Observatory State Park, Brooks Memorial State Park
- Afternoon Columbia Hills State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
US Highway 97 (US-97) passes through Goldendale, between Yakima and Madras, Oregon.
See
See Stonehenge Memorial
A full-scale replica of Stonehenge in England, built by a Quaker pacifist as a memorial to the local dead of World War I.
Do
Do Maryhill Loops Road
This road, owned by the Museum of Art, is open publicly for non-motorized traffic. While it is best known among downhill skateboarders for its steepness, smooth pavement, and lack of traffic, it is also popular for cycling and roller skating. Walking along the road, with its steep grade and many curves, offers a workout and excellent views of the Columbia River Gorge. Watch out for people coming down the hill, however, as skateboarders have reported speeds in excess of 50mph.
Eat
Eat Bake My Day Café
Serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch all day.
Sleep
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