Portland's aerial tram runs from the South Waterfront (where there's a streetcar stop) to Marquam Hill about every six minutes. The tram runs along a 3300ft line up a vertical ascent of 500ft – the ride takes four minutes and offers good views across the Willamette River and Portland's Southeast.
Aerial Tram
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