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Portland Aerial Tram: Tours & Tickets

972 Reviews

#37 of 432 things to do in Portland

Transportation, Tramways

Marquam Hill Campus at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

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What travellers are saying

Worth the trip for the view and when you get up to the top there is an opportunity to walk around in the Oregon Health Sciences University terraced area to overlook Portland while enjoying a coffee.

Start downtown - take the Max-Line to the Zoo - Walk to OHSU - take the Aerial Tram (free) down to the South Waterfront - From here take the Streetcar back to Downtown Portland - Perfect short and easy loop with m...

It's a fun ride for them, but also for anyone that would like to see a nice overview of Portland and the Willamette River.

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Marquam Hill Campus at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

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MaryTheExplorer

San Rafael, California

4141

Reviewed 5 days ago

Fabulous view

We had not known about this travel option for the major medical centers in Portland. Very useful and an interesting view.

Date of experience: September 2019

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Mary B

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fun Short Trip With Great Views

I tried the tram because I was told that it was a great way to see the city and yes it is! It can be a bit disconcerting that the tram is mostly used for people to travel back and forth from the hospitals, but...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Debbie J

Sacramento, California

1211

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Disappointed don’t bother

The view was ok though not what we’d hoped and blocked by some trees. The ride is very short it goes between two adjacent medical buildings. We drove across town expecting more, parked in the medical bldg lot, paid $16 total for parking and the...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Rick H

11114

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Good View of City

Nothing wrong with the tram - good view of the city and Mt Hood. However, don't make a special trip to do it - only if you're already in the area. All you do is ride up and down. Not anything else to do nearby.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Liza S

Tampa, Florida

5415

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Nice view but crowded

The tram ride takes about 5 minutes and depending on the time of day can be very full. Taking photos was a bit difficult due to crowed tram, but nice views and does not take long. As others advised, a hospital is at the top,...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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mabinho

Seville, Spain

1381239

Reviewed September 5, 2019

Short but fun

A fairly brief ride up in in a shiny space-age pod with views across to Mount Hood. At the top is a hospital, but there's a pleasant terrace that is open to all, and good place to sit and enjoy the view before descending again....More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Lucia H

Calgary, Canada

Reviewed September 1, 2019

Great little ride!

Amazing views when you get to the top, great little spot to get pictures. $5 for a return trip is a pretty good deal. Kids 6 and under are free

Date of experience: August 2019

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Marge C

Bonita Springs, Florida

756191

Reviewed August 26, 2019

Short ride but a nice view at the top

There isn't a huge deck at the top but enough for you to get a full view of Portland including Mt St Helens and Mt Hood in the distance. Lots of people and bikes and other material all go up the tram as this is...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Tim W

Findlay

17540

Reviewed August 13, 2019

Did it cause we were here

We walked out to tram just because we had heard about it it was OK but it just takes you up to the medical center so you just get off and ride the next one back down.

Date of experience: July 2019

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Niskymom3

Niskayuna

202

Reviewed August 7, 2019

Needs Poles for People to Hold on Too

They cram a lot people into it and there is insufficient poles for people to hold onto. I felt very unsteady.

Date of experience: August 2019

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