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Portland Aerial Tram
Marquam Hill Campus at Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
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Econo Lodge £72 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Portland, Oregon: a three-day visitor itinerary” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Easy Streets: Weekend in Portland” Go World Travel Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 333 attractions in Portland
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Attraction type: Tram
Address: Marquam Hill Campus at Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR
Tel: 503-494-8283

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“Great Quick Ride for a Panoramic View”
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5 of 5 stars
SeminarTrekker
Sacramento Valley
15 Feb 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I agree with the previous reviewer that in order to get the optimal ride and view, weather must be agreeable and clear. Fortunately, weather turned out to be clear on our ride. I believe the self service ticket machine only takes cash. It is a $4.00 roundtrip to the Oregon Health Sciences Unversity. I bit up a dip and sway... more

“Quick, inexpensive & fun way to see the mountains.”
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5 of 5 stars
Martrese
Portland, Oregon
25 Mar 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

If the weather cooperates (and that's a HUGE caveat), definitely spend the $4 for the round-trip ride. The tram itself is sleek and smooth sailing and it takes just a few minutes to get to the Oregon Health & Science University campus at the top. The views of Mt. St. Helens with her top missing (to the northeast of PDX)... more

“Gorgeous views!”
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5 of 5 stars
PDX-PDX-PDX-PDX
Portland
22 Mar 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

incredible views of downtown Portland and the Willamette valley...don't miss it! more

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Marquam Hill Campus at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Tel: 503-494-8283