Some bridges may be the tallest, longest or oldest and may take pedestrians, trains or vehicles. Find out what Ross Island Bridge is known for and the storied history behind it.

This longstanding structure is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Southwest Portland. But Ross Island Bridge isn't the only drawcard here. Oregon Zoo, Portland State University, and Portland Japanese Garden are some other interesting sights nearby.

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Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland by IHG

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Mark Spencer Hotel

Downtown Portland

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Great, helpful, and friendly staff. Nice views.

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Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

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Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland

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Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

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Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon

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Council Crest used to be an amusement park, and this water tower used to be a 77-foot observation tower where park-goers could gaze out at the 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside. You can't climb the water tower today

Council Crest Park

Council Crest Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art scene.

This rustic set of handrails was installed on a group of switchbacks in the center of the park. The switchbacks below the handrails and those above are no more perilous than those where the handrails are installed. Just less interesting to photograph, I guess.

Marquam Nature Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Marquam Nature Park and also enjoy the biking trails in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Oregon Zoo

Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

Winter sunrise from the OHSU observation deck in Portland, OR #sunrise #portlandoregon #pnw #cellphoneography #samsunggalaxys8plus #mthood

Oregon Health and Science University

Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.