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Marquam Hill Campus at Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
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Econo Lodge €67 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/RiverPlace €109 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Modera €98 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
RiverPlace Hotel, A Larkspur Collection Hotel €141 1.1 mi 1.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Portland Marriott Downtown €106 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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RiverPlace Athletic Club 1.0 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Thirst Wine Bar and Shop 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Ira Keller Fountain Park 1.0 mi 1.6 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 Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
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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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“Beautiful view of downtown and riverfront”
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5 of 5 stars
Prussak_Space   6 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 28, 2009

We went on a beautiful sunny afternoon in July 2009. The self service machine at the bottom took credit card for the $4 round trip. The ride to the hill top/Oregon Health Sciences Univ (OHSU) was spectacular. We could see Mt. Hood clearly in the distance. We moved out of Portland few years before the construction of the tram and... more

“Great Quick Ride for a Panoramic View”
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5 of 5 stars
SeminarTrekker   1,088 contributions
Sacramento Valley
Feb 15, 2009
3/3 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   179 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Mar 25, 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   5 contributions
Portland
Mar 22, 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