Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Vancouver
Popular places to visit
Esther Short Park
Relax by fountains, shop in bustling markets and listen to concerts in a scenic park that has become the city of Vancouver’s premier outdoor public space.
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.
Clark County Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Clark County Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Vancouver. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Downtown Vancouver Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown City Center
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Studio 6 Suites Vancouver, Wa - Waterfront
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver
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 University Park Community Center.
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.
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.
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. Moda 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.
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.
