Vancouver National Historic Reserve Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Vancouver National Historic Reserve
Popular places to visit
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Stride around a 19th-century fort, watch live craft demonstrations and learn about Washington’s trading and military history.
Pearson Air Museum
Trace the story of flight in a fascinating Vancouver museum housing vintage plane models from the earliest days of aviation.
Officers Row
Walk down a shaded, narrow street and pass elegant 19th-century homes now occupied by museums and private residences.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Top hotels in Vancouver National Historic Reserve
The Paramount Hotel
Hotel is in a convenient location close to shopping, dining, and public transportation. Staff is very friendly and the restaurants on site are terrific.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
The property was in a nice area downtown Portland. Easily accessible to everywhere.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Property is great. Expect a 60 charge to park your car and nothing your kids will want to eat for breakfast. Hotel is pretty and perfect on the other means
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Staff was great and super friendly. My complaints are that the room was not super clean. The bathroom sink was filthy, and you could see water stains on the shower from previous use. A lot of the walls had noticeable paint chips and the bed frames were extremely worn out and pealing. Also, although ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Room was satisfactory. Staff keeps area free of loitering homeless. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Yes was good
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Vancouver National Historic Reserve
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbia River and Clark County Historical Museum while you're in town.
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 Heron Lakes Golf Club and Portland International Raceway.
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.
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.
Northwest Portland
While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Pittock Mansion or Hoyt Arboretum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.
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.
