East Columbia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Columbia
Popular places to visit
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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.
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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 Health and Science University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4db5f09bcf7b87eaeb12d7b51d72c361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
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Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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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.
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Hawthorne District
During your trip to Portland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hawthorne District. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
![Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750997/653ea61f-b0b3-454e-a020-ebda479f9e7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
![Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44484386/1c954977-081b-4d4e-ac60-a4294c3c2a89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland
![Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/377450/d9664a8a-791c-4b64-89e7-c4117f474489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
![Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762098/d71398b4-2d9b-45cb-a201-5eb0fcba1466.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
![The Aerial Tram hovers above the South Waterfront](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1814879/807237a9-42d3-4791-b6f6-25bdc24fa5dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sunrise, Doughnuts and Coffee on the Aerial Tram
![Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4594232/6a1a000a-1f84-4139-8e2e-2c771336ff43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Other neighbourhoods around East Columbia
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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 Delta Park West and University Park Community Center.
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Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like The Grotto or Portland Air National Guard Base, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
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Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Overlook Park or Swan Island, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
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Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Vancouver Farmers Market and Esther Short Park while you're in town.
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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.
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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.