WHERE TO STAY
Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly comfort or boutique luxury, Vancouver offers a range of accommodations to fit every style and price point. Check out Visit Vancouver for a full list of options.
Festival Partner Hotels
- Hilton Vancouver Washington
Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness center, and Grays, our restaurant and bar that supports sustainability.
Distance from the Festival: 500 ft. - AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront
Enjoy views of the stunning Columbia River, local restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities.
Distance from the Festival: .3 miles
WHERE TO EAT
From cozy downtown cafés to elegant fine dining along the scenic Waterfront, Vancouver’s local food scene has something for every craving. Check out Visit Vancouver to explore your options.
- Festival Food Court
Enjoy delicious treats and international flavors from local food vendors on the festival grounds. Vendors offer a wide variety of options to fit your needs. On Saturday and Sunday, food vendors are also available at the Vancouver Farmers Market on Esther and 8th Streets until 3 p.m.
WHAT TO DO
Stroll the downtown arts district, relax at Vancouver Waterfront Park, or dive into local history at nearby museums and landmarks.
HOW TO TRAVEL
Getting here is easy—fly into PDX, hop on Amtrak, ride C-TRAN, or bike in.
Parking
Street parking is very limited during the festival. Find nearby public parking garages and reserve your spot in advance using ParkWhiz.
Public Transportation
Skip the hassle and cost of parking downtown and let C-TRAN take you to the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, August 1-3 at Esther Short Park. There are numerous routes serving the downtown area. Park for free and start at one of these locations:
99th Street Transit Center – 9700 N.E. 7th Ave., Vancouver
- Parking: Free
- Bus: Take Route 71 from 99th Street Transit Center directly to downtown
- Destination: Hop off at Washington and 7th Street, one block from Esther Short Park.
- Frequency: Route 71 operates every 15 minutes for most of the day on weekdays, every 20 minutes on Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays
Fisher’s Landing Transit Center – 3510 S.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver
- Parking: Free
- Bus: Take Route 30 from Fisher’s Landing Transit Center directly to downtown
- Destination: Hop off at 8th and Main Street, two blocks from Esther Short Park
- Frequency: Route 30 operates every 30 minutes most of the day on weekdays and Saturdays, and every hour on Sundays.
The Heights – 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver
- Parking: Free
- Bus: Take The Vine on Mill Plain from the former Tower Mall site directly to downtown
- Destination: Hop off at Turtle Place (7th and Main Street), two blocks from Esther Short Park
- Frequency: The Vine on Mill Plain operates every 15 minutes most of the day, seven days per week
Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride – 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland
- Parking: Free
- Bus: Take Route 60 from Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride directly to downtown Vancouver
- Destination: Hop off at 7th and Broadway Street, three blocks from Esther Short Park
- Frequency: Route 60 operates every 15 minutes most of the day, seven days per week
Paying your fare
C-TRAN uses Hop Fastpass, a regional fare system shared by C-TRAN, TriMet and the Portland Streetcar.
Anyone can download the Hop Fastpass app for a virtual card, or pay with a credit/debit card using a smartphone. Reloadable Hop cards can also be purchased at hundreds of retail locations throughout the region, or at any C-TRAN Customer Service window. Visit myhopcard.com for more information.
Once you’re all set, simply tap your Hop card or phone on the reader as you board the bus. All buses also accept cash fares.
C-TRAN’s Local fare is $1.25 per ride for adults. Youth 18 and under ride C-TRAN free anywhere in Clark County. Additional fares may apply for Regional or Express routes.
Plan your own trip!
Plan your trip at www.c-tran.com or by downloading Transit, C-TRAN’s official app for trip planning and real-time information. Each will give you a step-by-step guide through every leg of your trip, including the starting and ending point.
New to C-TRAN? Watch this short video to learn how to ride to the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival!
Amtrak
If you’re arriving in Vancouver via Amtrak, consider using The Current, C-TRAN’s on-demand service to get from the Vancouver Amtrak Station to Turtle Place (7th and Main Street), two blocks from Esther Short Park. Find details or download the app at www.ridethecurrent.com. Trip availability and wait times may vary.
ACCESSIBILITY
The festival park features paved paths, ADA restrooms, inclusive play spaces, and designated accessible parking for a welcoming experience.
