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
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
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: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Vancouver National Historic Reserve Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
There was a hole in the tub in room 701 and could not keep water in there for a bath. Staff was wonderfully nice!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Courteous staff, quick check-in, nice room.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Room was adequate and the food was good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The purpose of our stay was to be close to the MOD Center for a basketball game. Based on the location and positive reviews, we decided to move forward with this property—and it turned out to be a great choice. We would absolutely stay here again if we return for another game or event. The front ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Upgraded to lovely room. Front desk staff wonderful. Comfortable bed. Street car noise right outside window.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Great clean spacious modern room, friendly staff, great food!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 The Academy and Columbia River 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 University Park Community Center.
Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Swan Island or Willamette River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center 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 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.
