Ghosts of the Willamette River Waterfront Walking Tour
Portland, USA
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The city of Portland Oregon was built on an ancient crossroads; known as a place to step into alternate worlds. What visit to the city would be complete without lifting the veil, for at least a minute, between the world of the living and the spirit world? Weaving in historical tales with the fiction authors and filmmakers (including Twilight author Stephenie Meyer) with local ties have written about this place and these people, we tell the stories of darkness, death and the liminal space that comes beyond. Our 1.5 mile (2.5 km) walking tour along the waterfront will include luminous views of the city lights along the river, encounters with our local corporeal spirits (the crows!), and plenty of recommendations to extend your gothic experience to restaurants, cafes and bars nearby.
- Guide will carry a lantern
- Gratuities for your dedicated guides
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We will meet by the benches next to the building with the big neon rose on top.
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Our guides will be walking back toward recommended restaurants, so just ask for accompaniment if you need it.
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Hawthorne Bridge
The oldest bridge structure in Portland has a much older history. We'll begin by learning about the bridges that came before the current 1910 structure was built; and the two disasters that befell people seeking to cross the turgid river, both near Halloween.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Willamette River Walkway
Why is Portland a place beloved by witches, goths, faeries and lovers of the macabre? Why are so many dark stories connected to the river? We'll investigate the history of the river itself; both geologic and the human interaction with the river, that goes back over 10,000 years, to answer the question of why so much is tied here.
Duration: 10 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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