John Ross Tower, Portland

Name: John Ross Tower
Address: 3601 SW River Pkwy, Portland, 97239-4553, United States

#450 among attractions in Portland

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John Ross Tower is a condominium skyscraper in the South Waterfront neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. It stands at a height of 99.1 m, the first building in the district to reach the maximum height allowed for development and Portland's seventh-tallest building. It is also the largest residential building built in Portland since the KOIN Center in 1984. It was designed by the firm of TVA Architects and topped out in 2007. The Oregonian called it the "symbol of condo craze" in Portland, with sales opening "at the height of the condo bubble" in 2005. ()

Completed: 2007 (17 years ago)Floors: 31Coordinates: 45°29'48"N, 122°40'12"W

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3601 SW River PkwyLair Hill (South Portland)Portland 97239-4553 United States

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John Ross Tower – 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.

0.8 miN
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
22 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...
0.4 miNW
4-minute tram ride with panoramic views
Portland Aerial Tram, Portland
11 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.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
20 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.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
22 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.
0.6 miNW
Park
Lair Hill Park, Portland
16 min walk • Lair Hill Park is a 3.26-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1927. It features a 1978 sculpture by Bruce West called BW1.
~980 ftN
Park
South Waterfront Greenway, Portland
5 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.
~1250 ftNW
Bridge
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland
7 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.
0.8 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Aladdin Theater, Portland
22 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.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland
16 min walk • Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1680 ftN
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
9 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.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
South Portland Historic District, Portland
12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is John Ross Tower open?

John Ross Tower is open:

Monday 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to John Ross Tower?

Nearby attractions include South Waterfront, Portland (1 min walk), Mirabella Portland, Portland (2 min walk), Caruthers Park, Portland (2 min walk), The Ardea, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to John Ross Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Ross Tower:

Tram

South Bond & Lane • Lines: Ns (3 min walk)
OHSU Commons • Lines: Ns (5 min walk)

Bus

Southwest Macadam & Gaines • Lines: 35, 36 (4 min walk)
Southwest Macadam & Tram Tower • Lines: 35, 36, 99 (6 min walk)

Light rail

South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)
OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (20 min walk)