Tilikum Crossing, Portland

Name: Tilikum Crossing
Address: Tilikum Crossing, Portland, 97214, United States

#152 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was designed by TriMet, the Portland metropolitan area's regional transit authority, for its MAX Orange Line light rail passenger trains. The bridge also serves city buses and the Portland Streetcar, as well as bicycles, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles. Private cars and trucks are not permitted on the bridge. It is the first major bridge in the U.S. that was designed to allow access to transit vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians but not cars. ()

Alternative names: Length: 1720 ftHeight: 180 ftCoordinates: 45°30'18"N, 122°40'1"W

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Tilikum CrossingPortland 97214 United States

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Day trips

Tilikum Crossing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Aerial Tram, Marquam Bridge, Oregon Rail Heritage Center.

~1270 ftN
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, commonly known as OMSI, stands as a beacon of learning and discovery. This premier science center in the Pacific Northwest offers a rich tapestry of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities...
0.7 miSW
4-minute tram ride with panoramic views
Portland Aerial Tram, Portland
17 min walk • Rising gracefully above the cityscape, the Portland Aerial Tram is a distinctive feature of Portland, Oregon, offering breathtaking views and a unique mode of transportation between the city's South Waterfront district and the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
~1210 ftNW
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
6 min walk • The Marquam Bridge is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic across the Willamette River south of downtown Portland, Oregon. It is the busiest bridge in Oregon, carrying 140,500 vehicles a day as of 2016. The upper deck carries northbound traffic; the lower deck carries southbound traffic.
~1530 ftNE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
8 min walk • The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is a railway museum in Portland, Oregon. Along with other rolling stock, the museum houses three steam locomotives owned by the City of Portland: Southern Pacific 4449, Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. 197, the first two of which are restored and operable.
0.4 miSW
Park
South Waterfront Greenway, Portland
12 min walk • The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland
13 min walk • The Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, more formally known as the US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge at Gibbs Street, is an approximately 700-foot pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon, United States, which opened on July 14, 2012.
~1410 ftN
Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum
USS Blueback, Portland
7 min walk • USS Blueback is a Barbel-class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990, and subsequently was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. She was the second Navy submarine to bear the name.
~1450 ftS
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
7 min walk • The Ross Island Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It carries U.S. Route 26 across the river between southwest and southeast Portland.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Hawthorne Bridge, Portland
15 min walk • The Hawthorne Bridge is a truss bridge with a vertical lift that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, joining Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
South Portland Historic District, Portland
17 min walk • The South Portland Historic District is an historic district in Portland, Oregon's South Portland neighborhood, in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
~1210 ftNW
Beach
Poet's Beach, Portland
6 min walk • Poet's Beach is an urban beach along the Willamette River, near Portland, Oregon's Marquam Bridge, in the northwestern United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tilikum Crossing open?

Tilikum Crossing is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Tilikum Crossing?

Nearby attractions include Portland Opera, Portland (5 min walk), Marquam Bridge, Portland (6 min walk), Poet's Beach, Portland (6 min walk), Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland (7 min walk).

How to get to Tilikum Crossing by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tilikum Crossing:

Tram

Southeast Water/OMSI • Lines: A, B (6 min walk)
South Moody & Meade • Lines: A, B, Ns (8 min walk)

Light rail

OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (6 min walk)
South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)

Bus

South River Parkway & River Drive • Lines: 35, 36 (11 min walk)
Southeast 7th & Tilikum Way • Lines: 17, 9 (11 min walk)