Vancouver, BC to Portland / Oregon

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Hi!

I'm new here - I'm looking for interesting tips and suggestions for a 4 day roadtrip vacation for 6 people in about 2 weeks, during the long weekend.

Let me begin with some information that is crucial to tips/suggestions:

4 days, 3 nights round road trip.
Starting point is BC, Vancouver, down to Portland, then back up.
We'll be carrying a good amount of money - that shouldn't be too much of a variable.

I was thinking of driving straight to Portland area first (I believe this will be the furthest we will go), then spend the last 3 days taking our time heading back up.

I've read this thread and would appreciate any extra information!

I would really appreciate it if people could put in their two cents about:

1) Places you highly recommend along this way
2) Restaurants that are scrumptious and reasonable
3) Hotels/Motels that are safe and cheap
4) Discount locations/coupons

I've got several locations on my list, but I want a large diversity so I can maximize the efficiency!