Vancouver National Historic Reserve Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
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: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
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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 Vancouver Farmers Market and Interstate Bridge 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 Moda Center and Heron Lakes Golf Club.
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.
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.
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.
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.