Forbes ranks Vancouver as second-best place in U.S. to visit during pandemic By Will Campbell, Columbian Assistant Metro Editor Published: March 8, 2021, 8:09pm Share: 3 Photos Anna Miller of Vancouver takes in the view during a scenic skate along the Waterfront Renaissance Trail on Monday afternoon. The area is also popular with walkers, runners, boat enthusiasts and cyclists. Forbes named Vancouver the No. 2 place in America to visit during the pandemic. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery An article from Forbes described Vancouver as the second-best place in America to visit during the pandemic. When Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle read the article, though, something seemed off — aside from the fact that Clark County Public Health recommends forgoing travel to prevent the pandemic’s spread.