20 free things to do in Portland, Oregon
Lonely Planet Editors
12 February 2021
Portland, Oregon keeps it low key â this is a place that s all about paperback books and beer, pinball machines and pretty urban hikes, street art and soapbox derby races down the side of a dormant volcano. So it s no surprise that it s easy to find plenty of free things to do in Portland, from trails accessible by public transit to community art projects, street fairs, and unusual museums.Â
Here are twenty of the best free things to do in Portland, aka Rose City, Stumptown, Bridgetown, and PDX.
Editor s note: during COVID-19, there are restrictions on travel, and some of these free attractions may be temporarily closed or require pre-booking. Always check before departure, and be sure to follow local health guidance.
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SkyLink has aerial solution to West Seattle gridlock
A gondola linking SoDo and West Seattle would be cheaper and easier to build, according to SkyLink.
By SAM BENNETT
Photo by Sam Bennett
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Aerial trams, such as Portland’s tram, can overcome terrain challenges and whisk riders over traffic congestion.
Image courtesy of SkyLink
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Gondola systems are gaining popularity around the world as alternatives to ground transit.
A group of West Seattle residents has a transit solution that goes above and beyond.
Gliding over a three-mile stretch between Sound Transit s SoDo station and Alaska Junction in West Seattle, a group calling itself SkyLink envisions an urban gondola.