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Travel through four of Portland’s quadrants, and explore 8 to 10 of the city’s unique districts by foot and our European-style streetcar. Stroll, taste, see and learn about what makes Portland so special, with accompaniment of a passionate local, and 2.5–4 miles of slow-paced walking (4–7 km).
Starting at Director Park at the edge of the Cultural District in Portland, we will begin our exploration with short streetcar segments interspersed by leisurely walks through several districts. Learn about the Art Museum, visit the Pearl District, explore the historically industrial Slabtown. See the mural district and the space-age buildings in the South Waterfront and into the University District. Walk park blocks and fountains that made the name for Portland’s urban planning, and also brought us into conflict over racial and cultural ideals. Explore how Portland’s activist spirit has challenged its government and structures, before returning you to the center of the city, Pioneer Square.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
DIRECTOR PARK, 815 SW Park Ave, diagonally across Yamhill Street from Nordstrom and across from the Elephants Deli. We'll meet you near the paved, ball-shaped fountain on the north end of the park, the NE corner of the park.
Our tour ends a few blocks away, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The experience is a loop.
Itinerary
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At Teacher's Fountain in the northeast corner of Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, at the edge of the Cultural District in Portland, we will begin our exploration. Meet your guide and begin your day by a walk through the shade of the old giant elms as you walk past the art museum for your first streetcar ride into the Pearl District.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your walk to the first streetcar stop will take us through the Park Blocks and past some of the monuments and public art here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk through the Cultural District to the Art Museum. Under the shadow of giant elms we will learn about the district and meet the art museum
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Your route will take us right past the biggest independent new and used bookstore in the world!
Admission ticket free -
3
Get off the streetcar in the Pearl District and walk through this vibrant neighborhood, learning of its history of industry and art.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Your route will take us through Tanner Springs, where we will learn about the park design of NW Portland's Pearl District
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Explore via foot and streetcar the formerly industrial, lumberyard origins of Slabtown
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We'll check out the South Waterfront District and learn about the Aerial Tram
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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