East Columbia Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
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.
Things to do
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Top hotels in East Columbia
Portlander Inn and Marketplace
The hotel building itself wasn’t bad but the property and surrounding area was scary. Homeless people everywhere. I was traveling with just my daughter and I and decided it wasn’t safe for us to stay there. We didn’t even check in so I can’t say what the interior of this location is like. When we ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Spotless clean, and spacious. I’d definitely love to stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Checkin was worrysome. Key card did not work X 3. Maintenance came to "check batteries" and found it was locked from the inside. ???? made us concerned re: security. moved us to another room. Housekeeping came by first morning- said they would come back with towels. Never got clean towels and had ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
All perfect
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Not bad
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Parking via valet is only real option. This is a deal breaker for me as it limits your car availability to a set start and end time each day. Breakfast was okay, but not great. Only 2 coffee spots made it very hard to get coffee.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Columbia
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 Heron Lakes Golf Club.
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 Colwood National Golf Course or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
