USS Blueback, Portland

#122 among attractions in Portland

Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°30'32"N, 122°39'58"W

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1945 SE Water AveHawthorne District (Hosford-Abernethy)Portland 97214 United States

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USS Blueback – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Holocene, Hawthorne Bridge bicycle counter, Salmon Street Springs.

~150 ftS
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
1 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...
0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Holocene, Portland
21 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, Holocene stands as a dynamic venue that has become an integral part of the city's cultural fabric. Established in 2003, this multifaceted space is located at 1001 SE Morrison Street and has carved out a reputation as a...
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Hawthorne Bridge bicycle counter, Portland
14 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 miNW
Fountain
Salmon Street Springs, Portland
15 min walk • Salmon Street Springs, or Salmon Street Fountain, is an outdoor water fountain at the intersection of Naito Parkway at Southwest Salmon in Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~820 ftW
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
4 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.
~1160 ftSE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
6 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.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Aladdin Theater, Portland
21 min walk • Aladdin Theater is a theater in the Brooklyn neighborhood of southeast Portland, Oregon. It originally opened as a vaudeville house called Geller's Theatre on December 25, 1927. Its name was changed to Aladdin in 1934.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, Portland
13 min walk • The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial is a lost monument and sculpture commemorating the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, as well as veterans of the Spanish–American War. It was originally installed in Portland's Battleship Oregon Park. Designed by American artist Oliver L.
~1410 ftS
Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland
7 min walk • Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
14 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 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
17 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to USS Blueback?

Nearby attractions include Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland (1 min walk), Marquam Bridge, Portland (4 min walk), Portland Opera, Portland (6 min walk), Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland (6 min walk).

How to get to USS Blueback by public transport?

The nearest stations to USS Blueback:

Tram

Southeast Water/OMSI • Lines: A, B (5 min walk)
Southeast Martin Luther King & Mill • Lines: A (6 min walk)

Light rail

OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (6 min walk)
South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Bus

Hawthorne Bridge Ramp & Southeast Martin Luther King • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)
Southeast 7th & Harrison • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)