Central Park, WA

Portland

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

4.5/5(1,165 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(569 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at 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
Visitors enjoy a sunny day at Oregon Zoo in Portland with family and friends exploring the lush surroundings

Oregon Zoo

4.5/5(610 reviews)

Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

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

Oregon Health and Science University

4.5/5(369 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

Oregon Health and Science University
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Washington Square Mall

4.5/5(613 reviews)

During your trip to Tigard, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its biking trails.

Washington Square Mall
PSU Plaza in Downtown Portland, OR

Portland State University

4/5(614 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.

Portland State University

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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,644 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Front desk staff were a pleasure to work with.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Park Lane Suites and Inn
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is ₩135,920 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
₩135,920
₩158,424 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,223 reviews)
Improvements can be made to valet.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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 ₩146,290 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
₩146,290
₩176,927 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,013 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
Fully refundable
The price is ₩158,584 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
₩158,584
₩183,958 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. 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 Feb 22, 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 ₩121,385 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
₩121,385
₩140,823 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,028 reviews)
It was good

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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 ₩178,180 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩178,180
₩206,700 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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 our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,829 reviews)
Very clean, beautiful rooms and lobby. Nice restaurant on top of building. Quick valet. The valet woman at check in could definitely be nicer, but everything else was great

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
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Other neighborhoods 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

Travelers come to Downtown Vancouver for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Academy and Columbia River while you're in town.

Downtown Vancouver
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North Portland

North Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Moda Center and Portland International Raceway. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station.

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

Inner Northeast Portland boasts shopping areas like Lloyd District and Alberta Arts District, while the area near Burnside Bridge offers a lively nightlife with bars such as The Chesterfield and music venues like The Doug Fir Lounge.

Northeast Portland
Moda Center which includes signage

Lloyd District

3.5/5(967 area reviews)

Moda Center and Lloyd Center are top sights in Lloyd District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more sights in the area.

Lloyd District
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Northwest Portland

If you're spending time in Northwest Portland, check out sights like Leif Erickson Trail or Pittock Mansion and hop on the metro to see more the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.

Northwest Portland
Pearl District which includes outdoor art

Pearl District

4.5/5(527 area reviews)

Discover art galleries like Elizabeth Leach Gallery, dine at diverse restaurants, and unwind in public plazas such as Jamison Square. Easily navigate with the Portland Streetcar and explore nearby iconic Powell's City of Books.

Pearl District

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