Portland Aerial Tram is one of the only aerial commuter trams in the country, Portland Aerial Tram connects South Waterfront to Marquam Hill. Passengers ride between S. Moody & Gibbs on the waterfront and Kohler Pavilion on the hill. Designed
Japan in Portland
Japanese Gardens Founded in 1963 as a symbol of healing between the World War II adversaries, the grounds feature five separate garden styles, working in harmony to create a sense of peace. The lush Tea Garden is focused on a
Getting Shanghaied
Starting in the 1870s, Portland and surrounding areas became infamous for a practice called “crimping.” Crimping, commonly known as “shanghaiing” was the act of kidnapping and selling people to ship captains, men as free labor and women as prostitutes.
The Voodoo in Portland
Voodoo Doughnut is a new Portland established tourist location. It was the brainchild of old friends and entertainment-minded Portlanders Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson and Tres Shannon. In 2000, they decided to embark on a shared entrepreneurial venture – something that
Downtown Festival
The celebration takes over Tom McCall Waterfront Park for three weekends starting May 24. The celebration will feature carnival rides, live music, games and food booths galore. Fun attractions include aerial-act performances, a silent disco and a ukulele jam, just