historic highway
Historic Columbia River Highway
America's first planned scenic highway (1913-22) curls through the Columbia River Gorge past a parade of waterfalls; the octagonal Vista House crowns Crown Point.
15 km · about 30 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesOregon
Gresham
Oregon, United States · North America
About Gresham
Gresham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wood Village, 26km from Multnomah Falls.
Gresham is in Oregon, United States, with about 110,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Wood Village, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gresham?
Within an hour or so of Gresham: Historic Columbia River Highway (15 km), See See Motor Coffee Co. (18 km), Multnomah Falls (26 km), World of Speed Motorsports Museum (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Gresham?
The nearest famous roads are Historic Columbia River Highway.
Where is Gresham?
Gresham is in Oregon, United States, about 4 km from Wood Village.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 110,553
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Oregon
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 45.4982, -122.4315
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Gresham
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
See See Motor Coffee Co.
Portland's beloved motorcycle-themed coffee shop and community space where riders and coffee lovers converge.
18 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Multnomah Falls
Oregon's tallest waterfall at 189 meters, featuring an iconic stone bridge spanning the falls in the Columbia River Gorge.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
World of Speed Motorsports Museum
Museum celebrating speed and motorsport culture with hands-on exhibits and a focus on Pacific Northwest racing history.
29 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood (The Shining exterior)
The 1937 lodge on Mount Hood is the exterior of the Overlook Hotel in Kubrick's The Shining; the road up is a fine climb.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Gresham
- Right hereHistoric Columbia River HighwayAmerica's first planned scenic highway (1913-22) curls through the Columbia River Gorge past a parade of waterfalls; the octagonal Vista House crowns Crown Point.
- 75 kmColumbia River GorgeA spectacular canyon stretching over 80 miles along the Columbia River, lined with waterfalls, hiking trails, and wind-sculpted cliffs.
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