View of the gorge from Chanticleer Point. In 1913, at the Chanticleer Inn, the Historic Columbia River Highway was planned. By the 1920s, the scenic highway was finished and called "the king of roads." By 1966, I-84 was built along the river and part of the old Oregon Trail. View from Vista House, 693 feet above the river. This was the site of the 1916 dedication of the Columbia River Highway, a winding road that connects Portland and the Dalles.
Vista House opened in 1918 as a glamorous rest stop and observatory for those traveling the new highway. This "comfort station" features marble floors, stained glass windows, and a stunning view. When winds reach 50 mph or more, Vista House is closed. Winds can gust to 100 mph, which will rip open doors off cars. First floor interior. A gift shop and coffee shop are in the basement. Stairs lead to an outdoor observatory.
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