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Welcome to the laid-back downtown Portland, Oregon! This in-app audio tour guides you west of the Willamette River, narrating the city's history as you pass by the emblematic bridges, coffee shops, craft beer breweries, and quaint urban spaces. The tour begins in the trendy Pearl District and Fields Park overlooking the second long tied-arch bridge in the world, the Fremont Bridge. From there, you will come to enjoy the artwork at the Jamison Square, famous for its wading fountain. Next, you will drop in the flagship Powell's Books, an iconic local bookstore with the concept of selling new and used ones. After that, you can line up for the off-the-wall treats at the legendary Voodoo Doughnut shop. The ornate Chinatown Gate will catch your eye on the way there. As you walk the riverside next, you will see the Burnside Bridge marking the border between north and south Portland. And then, observe the Hawthorne Bridge, an oldest highway bridge in the city. Back to downtown, you will stroll the majestic twelve-block South Park Blocks park. Passing by the Oregon Historical Society, you will discover the city's foundation plot and get a chance to witness the evidence on display inside if you like. To round up, you will take in the bustle of Portland’s Living Room, as they call the fun Pioneer Square, the most-visited urban site in Oregon. Join this tour to enjoy the unique cityscape and try to grasp the fabled weird vibe that Portlanders are proud of!
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Completed in 1910, Hawthorne Bridge is one of Portland’s defining crossings of the Willamette River and the oldest operating vertical-lift bridge in the United States. Its movable central span rises to allow taller vessels to pass, a reminder of the river’s longstanding role in the city’s commerce. The bridge links downtown with Portland’s east side and carries cars, buses, pedestrians, and a steady stream of cyclists. Its steel trusses and lift towers make it a recognizable feature of the waterfront skyline. More than a century after it opened, Hawthorne Bridge remains part of daily life rather than simply a historic landmark. Crossing it offers a sense of how Portland’s neighborhoods, river traffic, and cycling culture intersect.
Before you enter
- Check the weather; the bridge is exposed to wind and rain.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the walk across and along the riverfront.
- Plan a route on either side of the river if you want a longer walk.
What to expect
- Expect an active roadway shared by vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- Look for the steel lift towers and views along the Willamette River.
- A bridge lift may briefly interrupt your crossing when a vessel passes.
During your visit
- Stay in the designated pedestrian area and give cyclists room to pass.
- Pause only where you can do so without blocking other bridge users.
- Take care with cameras or phones near the edge, especially in windy weather.
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