East Columbia Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Morning City Tour
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in East Columbia
Portlander Inn and Marketplace
Staff, amenities, cleanliness.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Portland - North
Always a pleasure staying here!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Nice spot. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the location, we were ablw to walk around everywhere.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
The room was spotless and the woman that checked me in was very helpfull. The only negative was that it was very difficult to enter the parking lot. If you miss the one entrance you have to drive several mile to try again.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Clean comfortable
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Columbia
Kenton
While you're in Kenton, take in top sights like Portland International Raceway or Heron Lakes Golf Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station or Delta Park-Vanport Station.
North Portland
Travellers love North Portland for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like University Park Community Center and Portland International Raceway.
Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Swan Island or Willamette River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Academy and Columbia River while you're in town.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like The Grotto or Portland Air National Guard Base, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
