Central Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fall!! #troveron #colorful
Fall!! #troveron #colorful
Built in 1934 to house the first telephone exchange in the city of Vancouver, the building stood in place for over fifty years before it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic places in 1986. It is still very structurally sound, houses a set of offices, and is used every working day of the year. Most of what I can say about its history, design, and construction would simply be a repetition of the material you'll find in the referenced link. What these documents won't tell you is the effect it will have, seeing it against the sharp blue sky a little over an hour before sunset. I have lived in this city for more than twenty-five years, and I am here to tell you, it was as if I was seeing it for the first time. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJB4H_Vancouver_Telephone_Building_Vancouver_Washington A fine example of art deco #Architecture in Vancouver, Washington.
Yesterday, I learned a valuable lesson. If you bombard Trover with what are essentially pictures of blue air, be prepared for the collective response to be something along the lines of "Meh." Lesson learned. So, today I'm putting something in front of the blue air. Trees, stripped of their leaves, and weaving glorious mazes of limbs and branches in every direction. These all appear within a mile of my home, so their value to an eager traveller is somewhat suspect. Still, I hope they're odd and delicate and maybe beautiful enough to make you pause on your endless adventures and breathe a little sigh of wonder. Happy Troving, people.
What do I say? The boy likes his peanuts. Addiction can be a powerful thing.

Popular places to visit

Moda Center

Moda Center

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Moda Center
Aerial View of Portland Cityscape with Solar Panels and Highway

Oregon Convention Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 Convention Center
Oregon Zoo showing zoo animals and landscape views as well as a large group of people

Oregon Zoo

5/5(5 reviews)

View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.

Oregon Zoo
Winter sunrise from the OHSU observation deck in Portland, OR #sunrise #portlandoregon #pnw #cellphoneography #samsunggalaxys8plus #mthood

Oregon Health and Science University

4/5(1 review)

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.

Oregon Health and Science University
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Washington Square Mall

4/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.

Washington Square Mall
PSU Plaza in Downtown Portland, OR

Portland State University

4/5(1 review)

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.

Portland State University

Activities

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

AU$201
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

AU$184
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Picture 11 for Activity Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

AU$150
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

AU$209
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour

All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour

AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top Portland City Sights Tour

Portland Morning City Tour

AU$127
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Portland Morning City Tour
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Our pick of the best Central Park Hotel Deals

Park Lane Suites and Inn

Park Lane Suites and Inn

2.5 out of 5
809 SW King Avenue Portland OR
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,644 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Front desk staff were a pleasure to work with.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is AU$155 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$155
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,223 reviews)
Improvements can be made to valet.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

3.5 out of 5
6233 NE 78th Court Portland OR
The price is AU$171 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$171
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,013 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

3 out of 5
165 NW Park Ave Portland OR
The price is AU$180 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$180
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Moda Center and Oregon Zoo are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
Location was a huge plus for me. Ten minute walk from the train station. A couple blocks from Powell Books and various independent stores. Quiet, clean room. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Mark Spencer Hotel

Mark Spencer Hotel

3 out of 5
409 Sw 11th Ave Portland OR
The price is AU$138 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$138
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,028 reviews)
It was good

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Mark Spencer Hotel
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
1021 NE Grand Avenue Portland OR
The price is AU$202 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$202
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,828 reviews)
New, clean hotel with great customer service. Super comfortable beds, nice big shower, will definitely be back. My new go to for portland

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Central Park

Those of us who live in a certain neighborhood of the Lincoln district know that for one month every year we won't have to worry about turning on our porch lights. If the street lamps should fail, well, that's not really of any concern. Say the moon itself were to pop out of the sky and go flying into space. No big deal. Because for a glorious 30 days every winter, we're able to bask in the glow of a house lit bright enough to make artificial sunshine. A sight so startling, it causes commuters to back up traffic as they sit in their cars and gape. It wasn't always that way. A few years back, the charming old couple who lives in the place started to put out a few lights to decorate their home. The next year they added a few more, and the year after that -- again -- some more. At some point, however, they seem to have developed a kind of high tolerance for luminescence. And when that happened, the floodgates were open. What you see in these photos is the early December version of what, by Christmas day, will be a kind of multi-colored solar flare emanating from the front yard of their home. It can really be a beautiful thing to behold, as anyone who sees it for the first time can tell you. And those of us who live here have accepted with pride this red and gold meteor which appears in our midst during every gloomy Northwest December. Can you blame us? We may be the only block on earth entirely visible from space. #localgem

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.

Downtown Vancouver
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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 Moda Center and Portland International Raceway.

North Portland
The Portland skyline on a crisp clear winter night. The Eastbank Esplanade is an ideal stroll the see this beautiful city at any hour of the day. #Oregon #Portland #skyline #night #Eastbankesplanade

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.

Northeast Portland
Moda Center which includes signage

Lloyd District

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Lloyd District
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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.

Northwest Portland
Pearl District which includes outdoor art

Pearl District

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Pearl District

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