The Columbia River Inn, Grand Coulee Dam

The Inn... is nestled along the hillside at the southern entrance to historic Coulee Dam. There are a variety of things to do right outside your door when you come to

visit. If you feel like taking a short walk, there is a historic walking tour around Coulee Dam with interpretive signs that bring to life the history of the community.

flower_lav.jpg (7161 bytes) Across the street is the Visitors Arrival Center for the Grand Coulee Dam. At the center you can see movies and displays on the history of
the dam, take a tour of one of the
largest dams in the world, & during the Summer you can enjoy the Laser Light Show
in the evening.

Several hiking trails, including the Candy Point Trail, are easily accessible from the Inn. From short, moderately challenging hikes to longer, aggressive trails, the Grand Coulee Dam Area has hikes to suit most everyone's interests. If you'd like to see some of the local wildlife, grab your binoculars and walk down to the Washington Flats Wildlife Refuge. Or, if you'd rather go for a bike ride,
there's a 6.2 mile long downriver trail that follows the Columbia River.

Interested in fishing? Lake Roosevelt and Banks Lake are a fisherman's paradise. If you would rather go boating, there are several boat ramps within a mile or so where you can launch your boat in either lake. Or, if you might like to sit on the beach, you can head down to Spring Canyon, where you can soak up the sun or relax in the shade, have a barbecue, or go for a swim in Lake Roosevelt.