Bingen, Washington is located on State Route 14 along the Columbia River in Klickitat County. Bingen is one of only two Amtrak stops between Vancouver and Pasco, Washington. In 1892 the town site was platted by Theodor Suksdorf. He named the town after Bingen-on-the-Rhine, Germany. In 1924 the town was incorporated. Two of the area's largest employers, SDS Lumber Company and Underwood Fruit, are located in Bingen. If you travel to Bingen be sure to stop by the Solstice Wood Fired Cafe for some delicious organic food. Stop in at Antiques & Oddities for a special treasure. You might find what you're looking for at Second Hand Rose Thrift Store. You can buy fresh grown local fruit and produce at Dickey Farms. Also be sure to visit the Gorge Heritage Museum located in an old church with many artifacts and tales of the areas's Klickitat tribe. If you plan an overnight adventure you might like to stay at the Historic Joslyn House Bed and Breakfast.
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