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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Top hotels in East Columbia
Portlander Inn and Marketplace
~16 minute drive to PDX so that was nice. Complimentary breakfast was yummy. Easy parking. Location was prime due to a gas station being located in the parking lot. Big, cleanly rooms.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The staff was phenomenal and the property was very clean and modern. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
clean room
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Sure let guess eat their breakfast at there room if chosen
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The hotel is wonderful! Since it’s an executive hotel, it offers great options for dinner and happy hour. The room is spacious and the bed is very comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Quick and easy check-in, friendly and helpful staff, clean room
Reviewed on 6 May 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 Columbia River and Clark County Historical Museum 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 Broadway Bridge, 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.
