Columbia Way Travel Guide
Portland
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 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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Top hotels in Columbia Way
The Paramount Hotel
"great downtown choice!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Price well and Conveniently close to the airport. Shuttle available. Refrigerator and microwave in rooms as well."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
"Enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Dossier Hotel
"Hotel is great, clean and centrally located. Stay away from the restaurant, it is HORRIBLE, especially at breakfast!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
"A few pros and several cons with this hotel. The bed was comfortable and the shower worked well. However, we couldn't get through to the hotel for the shuttle and had to use Uber from the airport. Breakfast was an additional $16/person. Biggest issue was the cleanliness. We discovered ants in our ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Everything was as you should expect. The bathroom was gross. The tub was dirty, the shower curtain had stains, and the shower head had what looked to be rust on the areas where the water came out. Otherwise the room itself was great."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Columbia Way
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station 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.
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.
Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
