Portland River Trade GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

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1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

A vivid walk through Portland's rough-and-rowdy beginnings. Follow the Willamette from docks to depots, uncovering how river trade, lumber wealth, railroads, immigration, and vice built the city between 1845 and the early 1900s. Expect steamships, saloons, Shanghaiing legends, and plenty of frontier swagger. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

What's Included

Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.

End point

Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore Portland's historic waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, where the Willamette River powered the city's rise from an 1845 settlement to a major Pacific Northwest port. Discover how steamships, railroads, and later urban renewal reshaped this shoreline.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Burnside Bridge

    Walk across the historic Burnside Bridge, opened in 1926 and designed by Gustav Lindenthal. Discover its pivotal role in uniting Portland's east and west sides, observe its bascule mechanism, and reflect on the city's growth and changing urban landscape.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Step into Portland's earliest commercial district at Ankeny Plaza, where muddy riverfront landings became the engine of a booming 19th-century port city. Explore hidden clues in the streetscape, trace the path of steamboats and warehouses, and uncover how this quiet plaza once helped build Portland's future.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discover the Skidmore Fountain, Portland's iconic 1888 bronze landmark. Explore its historic design, learn about its civic origins, and connect with the city's Old Town heritage.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Portland Oregon White Stag Sign

    Explore Portland's industrial heritage at the White Stag Block. Discover the history behind the iconic White Stag sign, a symbol of the city's timber and manufacturing legacy since 1940. Capture the landmark and learn how it reflects Portland's economic transformation.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Pass beneath the iconic Old Town Chinatown Gate, completed in 1986, and explore the historic heart of Portland's Chinese community. Discover how 19th-century immigrants shaped the city through commerce, culture, and resilience amidst adversity. Observe architectural details blending Chinese artistry with Portland's frontier heritage.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Explore Portland's Old Town, once a bustling port district. Discover the real story behind the infamous 'Shanghaiing' of sailors, separating fact from folklore. Find historical markers detailing the city's maritime past and the fight against forced labor.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Discover the origins and enduring legacy of Portland Union Station, a Romanesque Revival landmark opened in 1896. Explore its architectural details, historic clock tower, and the iconic 'Go By Train' sign while tracing the story of Portland's rise as a transportation nexus.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
  • Not recommended for visually impaired people
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
  • Not recommended for seniors over 80
Supplied by Leplace - interactive self-guided app tours

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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Underground Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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