Columbia Way Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Vancouver, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Interstate Bridge
You can learn about the history of Vancouver when you stop by Interstate Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Morning City Tour
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Top hotels in Columbia Way
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean, comfortable, nice lobby, free parking
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
This is our “Go to” hotel when we stay in Portland. Wonderful front desk service, clean rooms, great beds. Actually comfortable beds is one of the first things I look for when reading hotel reviews. Nice bedding linens too. They also give a $10 credit for the restaurants downstairs, which are great. ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
This is a perfect place to stay. It is spotlessly clean, quiet, lovely surroundings and a good restaurant. The staff are friendly, helpful and amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Lovely stay at Cambria with local shops and eats around! Parking is expensive at hotel so we opted to park our rental down at brewery blocks!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Staff was amazing. Our room was excellent — the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Great location.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Yea
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Way
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.
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 Moda Center and Portland International Raceway.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
Irvington
While Irvington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moda Center and Lloyd Center.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda 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.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
