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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
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
The hotel was good,over priced but good,the food at the restaurant was horrible, dinner,and breakfast. Over priced and horrible 😪
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Delta Park North Portland
Clean room, easy check-in, easier check-out, good price.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Convenient to Portland MAX and street car
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Perfect location nest the stadium, great price, awesome staff.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Amazing staff, hotels restaurant/bar was great! Overall just great. The room was very well designed and cozy. Definitively coming back!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
There were ants all over, and I even woke up to finding them in my bed. I checked out as early as I could because I was so uncomfortable. Shuttle driver was great though and the van was the cleanest part of my stay…
Reviewed on 10 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.
