Vista House, near Portland

Not too far of a drive east on the Old Columbia River Gorge Road to the Vista House at Crown Point. You can’t miss it from the road; it’s a lovely restored monumental style facility, a pretty big circular stone building with lots of windows and gorgeous views of the Columbia River Gorge. Ample parking, nothing to pay but they do take donations, no food or drink. This is run by the State Parks and Friends of Vista House and is open most days.