Downtown Camas — The place to be
A slew of well attended recent ribbon cutting events tell the tale. Downtown Camas is the place to be — both from an economic development and social standpoint.
During the past few months, grand opening celebrations have been held for businesses including Bella Vita — an upscale clothing boutique, Caps and Taps — a craft beer bottle shop and tap room, Mill City Brew Werks — a brewery and restaurant, and Diamonds and Rust — offering new and re-purposed treasures.
In addition, other established businesses have celebrated milestones, and the Liberty Theatre recently signed a five year lease on its building, and installed state-of-the-art digital equipment.
Camas Mayor Scott Higgins, who has attended many of these events, remarked that it’s a great time for the downtown area.
This activities have all taken place against the quaint, small-town backdrop that is downtown Camas. It’s “main street”—Northeast Fourth Avenue, is lined with a canopy of trees. Hanging flower baskets and planter boxes are spread out among a popular fountain, benches, tables and artwork including a bronze statue and decorative bicycle racks.