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
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in Vancouver National Historic Reserve
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was awesome, room was good, no complaints
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Always love staying here the comfortable rooms that are clean and roomy the views are always beautiful. Staff usually always friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Heathman Lodge
My room had an overwhelming paint smell. I kept the window open the entire time I was there but the smell was nauseating.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
It was fair- it looks like they have been trying to upgrade the hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Staff was lovely. Shower was sorely inadequate. No water pressure. No hot water at bathroom sink.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The staff was amazing
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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.
Kenton
While you're in Kenton, take in top sights like Portland International Raceway or Heron Lakes Golf Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station or Delta Park-Vanport Station.
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 Moda Center 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 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.
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.
