Central Park Travel Guide

Portland

Fall!! #troveron #colorful
Fall!! #troveron #colorful
Built in 1934 to house the first telephone exchange in the city of Vancouver, the building stood in place for over fifty years before it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic places in 1986. It is still very structurally sound, houses a set of offices, and is used every working day of the year. Most of what I can say about its history, design, and construction would simply be a repetition of the material you'll find in the referenced link. What these documents won't tell you is the effect it will have, seeing it against the sharp blue sky a little over an hour before sunset. I have lived in this city for more than twenty-five years, and I am here to tell you, it was as if I was seeing it for the first time. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJB4H_Vancouver_Telephone_Building_Vancouver_Washington A fine example of art deco #Architecture in Vancouver, Washington.
Yesterday, I learned a valuable lesson. If you bombard Trover with what are essentially pictures of blue air, be prepared for the collective response to be something along the lines of "Meh." Lesson learned. So, today I'm putting something in front of the blue air. Trees, stripped of their leaves, and weaving glorious mazes of limbs and branches in every direction. These all appear within a mile of my home, so their value to an eager traveller is somewhat suspect. Still, I hope they're odd and delicate and maybe beautiful enough to make you pause on your endless adventures and breathe a little sigh of wonder. Happy Troving, people.
What do I say? The boy likes his peanuts. Addiction can be a powerful thing.

Popular places to visit

Moda Center

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.

Moda Center
Aerial View of Portland Cityscape with Solar Panels and Highway

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 Convention Center
Oregon Zoo showing landscape views and zoo animals as well as a large group of people

Oregon Zoo

Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

Oregon Zoo
PSU Plaza in Downtown Portland, OR

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.

Portland State University
Tom McCall Waterfront Park featuring a river or creek, a park and a bridge

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.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Powell\'s City of Books which includes interior views

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.

Powell's City of Books

Things to do

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

฿2,732
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

฿1,490
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

฿931
per adult
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

฿4,005
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Picture 11 for Activity Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

฿3,260
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland City Tour

Portland City Tour

฿2,070
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland City Tour
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Top hotels in Central Park

The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is ฿2,999 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,999
฿3,495 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,252 reviews)
Convenient to Portland MAX and street car

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Park Lane Suites and Inn

Park Lane Suites and Inn

2.5 out of 5
809 SW King Avenue Portland OR
The price is ฿2,981 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿2,981
฿3,458 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,664 reviews)
Very clean and quiet. Free parking outside the room which is why I chose this Portland property. Others charge up to $30.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

3 out of 5
165 NW Park Ave Portland OR
The price is ฿3,627 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,627
฿4,207 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Moda Center and Oregon Zoo are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
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

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

3 out of 5
8439 Ne Columbia Blvd Portland OR
The price is ฿2,140 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿2,140
฿2,482 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,924 reviews)
Good safe spot

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

3.5 out of 5
6233 NE 78th Court Portland OR
The price is ฿3,133 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿3,133
฿3,794 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,964 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1355 SW 2nd Ave. Portland OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,767 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿3,767
฿4,370 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,450 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with convenient location

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Park

Those of us who live in a certain neighborhood of the Lincoln district know that for one month every year we won't have to worry about turning on our porch lights. If the street lamps should fail, well, that's not really of any concern. Say the moon itself were to pop out of the sky and go flying into space. No big deal. Because for a glorious 30 days every winter, we're able to bask in the glow of a house lit bright enough to make artificial sunshine. A sight so startling, it causes commuters to back up traffic as they sit in their cars and gape. It wasn't always that way. A few years back, the charming old couple who lives in the place started to put out a few lights to decorate their home. The next year they added a few more, and the year after that -- again -- some more. At some point, however, they seem to have developed a kind of high tolerance for luminescence. And when that happened, the floodgates were open. What you see in these photos is the early December version of what, by Christmas day, will be a kind of multi-colored solar flare emanating from the front yard of their home. It can really be a beautiful thing to behold, as anyone who sees it for the first time can tell you. And those of us who live here have accepted with pride this red and gold meteor which appears in our midst during every gloomy Northwest December. Can you blame us? We may be the only block on earth entirely visible from space. #localgem

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.

Downtown Vancouver
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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.

North Portland
The Portland skyline on a crisp clear winter night. The Eastbank Esplanade is an ideal stroll the see this beautiful city at any hour of the day. #Oregon #Portland #skyline #night #Eastbankesplanade

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.

Northeast Portland
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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.

Eliot
Moda Center which includes signage

Lloyd District

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Lloyd District
China town, Portland Oregon..

Northwest Portland

While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Leif Erickson Trail or Pittock Mansion, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.

Northwest Portland

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