Young Democrats of Washington
2008 Convention
March 28-30; Vancouver, WA
Hotel and Area Information
Host Hotel--The Vancouver Hilton
The hotel is located at:
301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
The room price for the weekend of Convention is $105 per night
plus taxes--with no extra person fees!
To reserve your rooms, call the hotel at
360-993-4500 and tell them
you are with the Young Democrats.
Please call and reserve your rooms as soon as possible! We
have been able to get an extension to have the guaranteed room block
until March 20th! Please book your rooms as soon as possible
though!
For more about the hotel, please visit their website at:
www.vancouverwashington.hilton.com
Vancouver and Clark County--Things to Do
Vancouver
In Vancouver and around our hotel there are plenty of additional things to do. When you're not in trainings and taking part in the YDWA Convention of course!
If you'd like to take a little bit of time to catch some fresh air, Esther Short Park is right across the street from our hotel, with a view of the Salmon Bell Tower from our meeting rooms. A great place to head to after picking up some lunch at one of the great local restaurants in the area.
If history is more your style, Vancouver has plenty of that too
down at the Historic Reserve. Officers Row, Fort Vancouver,
and Pearson Air Museum are all just a short distance away.
Clark County
The rest of Clark County is beautiful and also easy to get to
from Vancouver! Take some time after General Session to go
exploring the rest of the area--Southwest Washington has something
for everyone.
Whether you head out to Moulton Falls in North County, see
wildlife in its natural habitat in Ridgefield at the Nature
Preserve, or go see local business in action in Camas. There is always something to see in Clark County.
Surrounding Area
Southwest Washington is best known for one thing: Mount St
Helens. It's a little over an hour drive North, and can be
seen on a clear day from almost anywhere in the area.
Vancouver is right on the Washington border, and some folks might
want to take a trip across it. Portland has plenty of great
food, shopping, and recreational opportunities. For those who
love books (political or not) a trip to Powell's is a must for
anyone crossing the river.
For More Information
You should visit the Southwest Washington Visitors Bureau Website at www.southwestwashington.com or just ask one of the Clark County YDs where to go!
Vancouver and Clark County--Places to Go
We have many great restaurants and shops within walking and driving distance from the hotel. Walk to Starbucks, grab a drink at McMenamin's, or just explore downtown to find something of your own taste--you won't be disappointed.
Did you know?
Vancouver is the 4th largest city in Washington. It was incorporated in 1857 (settled in 1825) and named for Captain George Vancouver.
Clark County was named for William Clark and was the first County in Washington--at one point it covered the whole state!