Parkside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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?
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Stride around a 19th-century fort, watch live craft demonstrations and learn about Washington’s trading and military history.
Esther Short Park
Relax by fountains, shop in bustling markets and listen to concerts in a scenic park that has become the city of Vancouver’s premier outdoor public space.
Vancouver Lake Park
After visiting Vancouver Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vancouver. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this walkable area or enjoy its cycling trails.
Pearson Air Museum
Trace the story of flight in a fascinating Vancouver museum housing vintage plane models from the earliest days of aviation.
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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Our pick of the best Parkside Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
"Hotel parking is valet only at $60 per night or at an adjacent public parking garage at $25 per night. Down town traffic makes it hard to get to. The room was fine, breakfast in the hotel was a bit expensive but okay."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"Easy check in with pleasant staff. Hotel restaurant and rooms were very clean and welcoming."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Would highly recommend. Will return back when coming back to Portland. Staff was very friendly and very accommodating."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Hotel clean, staff pleasant, location great - easy access to PDX Marked down rating because the hotel changed $10 to park my car over night. Either not clear on Hotels.com registration or I missed this charge. Either way, $10 extra to park at a motel?! I suggest that this charge be incorporated into ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"The room had a terrible musty smell. The bathroom needs updating. The bed was like sleeping on a piece of plywood. This was out 3rd time staying here and will be our last."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"Had a great experience with the Mark Spencer hotel. From check in to check out everything went so smooth. They allowed me to check in early. Helped me with my luggage. Staff was super friendly. Room was very clean and plenty comfortable. The gym room could use a little help but that’s not a huge ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkside
Evergreen
Evergreen is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like 162nd Place and 164th Plaza.
Mill Plain
While visiting Mill Plain, you might make a stop by sights like Lacamas Prairie Natural Area Preserve and East Padden Square.
Fircrest
While visiting Fircrest, you might make a stop by sights like 205 Commerce Center and Cascade Park Community Library.
Marrion
While there might not be top attractions in Marrion, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 205 Commerce Center and Beaver Marsh.
Orchards
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Orchards. You might want to make time for a stop at Padden Market Center or Variety Market in the Couve.
Bennington
While visiting Bennington, you might make a stop by sights like Columbia Crossing and Mill Plain Crossing.
