East Columbia Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
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.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
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 Expo Center
Learn about the events happening in Portland Expo Center during your trip to Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in East Columbia
Portlander Inn and Marketplace
I've stayed here for months for work and it's the best hotel you can get for the price. The beds are super comfortable, generous selection of TV and movie channels, and you don't even have to leave the building to buy beer & wine. The bar & grill that's attached to the hotel, the Ponderosa has some ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean roon, great staff, great view & slept real good
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Proximity to Providence Park is awesome!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
The hotel is nice, clean and pretty, close to everything you'd need downtown and walkable. The valet parking is ridiculous. I waited an hour for my car, theres only one worker on the weekend shift which is silly considering its probably the busiest time of the week. Restaurant food is also just ok. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Very nice, comfortable, quiet, clean.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 Portland International Raceway and Chiles Center.
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.
Eliot
While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.
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.
