Columbia Way Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbia Way
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 Zoo
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of the world.
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 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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Our pick of the best Columbia Way Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
"Not sure I want to shout out too loudly how much I love this hotel because I want to continue to have accessibility. It’s proximity to the PAM makes it my home-away-from-home anchor to my Portland adventures."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"Convenient location for the MODA center. Nice they have a restaurant upstairs for dinner and breakfast. Great staff"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Checked out early morning"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Parking was easy only thing is when leaving the parking lot you cannot go back the same way as in even though the map says you can. Staff was very friendly and the stay was quiet."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"The location allows you to walk to the water front, the weather machine, we were able to take in the Saturday market. I highly recommend this. The staff are awesome. The wine and music on Fridays and Saturdays was excellent."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Way
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Vancouver Farmers Market 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 Heron Lakes Golf Club and Portland International Raceway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
