Vancouver, Washington’s fourth largest city, is situated just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. The revitalized city with its eclectic blend of new construction and historic architecture, offers all the amenities of a large metropolitan city but with the charm and hospitality of a small urban town. The downtown area is bustling with quaint eateries, art galleries, and a wide variety of retail shopping from charming boutiques to antiques. The area also offers numerous year-round attractions and events to keep visitors well entertained and continually busy.
Portland is big on livability, big on visit-ability, and is very accessible.
Maybe you've heard that the city of Portland, Oregon has been proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City," according to
Money magazine. One visit will explain why. Come get a first-hand look at our unmatched natural beauty, our bustling
local scene, our sumptuous
dining and welcoming
accommodations -- all effortlessly accessed thanks to our justly-famous
light-rail system. Though it's not easy being green, it's exactly why so many visitors flock here, year-round.