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Tilikum Crossing Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland, OR 97201, United States
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Br
Review №1

This bridge is beautiful. We happen to go early in the morning and it was really chilly and crisp outside. This bridge looks like its part of some transit station and there was a train that went over the bridge. there were two lanes on both sides of the bridge that allowed for bikes and pedestrians

Je
Review №2

Loved talking a slower intentional walk across bridge, enjoying the sights and spending time to read the information that is etched into the rails along the bridge about the chinook people and the meaning and history of the name Tillikum. The basalt art is easy to miss if you are arent looking carefully. Hope to see more art there on the future

We
Review №3

Love this place. Three am is primo real estate, too many people otherwise.

No
Review №4

It wastes tax money and they lost an opportunity to fix Portlands car traffic. Its a cool bridge but cars should be able to use it.

Ch
Review №5

Beautiful smoky walk across the first of its kind bridge in the country

Cr
Review №6

A petty nice bridge to walk, it has a nice view of the city.

Ma
Review №7

Stunning bridge in the middle of town. Never has bad traffic.

Pa
Review №8

Nice views and cool weather! Great biking and walking.

Mi
Review №9

Looks nice FIVE STARS. Functionality and use of taxpayer money. 1/2 a STAR. The money should have been used to help the hungry & homeless. The people in charge who make these decisions have lost touch with reality.

Kj
Review №10

Socially distant approved. :-) there were scooters over by the OMSI side maybe they are on the south Waterfront side too. Its nice to just zip over to the other side and back. Stopping halfway added time to our ride. But hey $8 for fun and excitement :-) totally worth it.

De
Review №11

I love this beautiful bridge. When I walk over it carrying my harp, the wind plays it for me.

PE
Review №12

Love it! went there at mid-night on thanksgiving and it is such a nice walk!

An
Review №13

What a fun walk from Omsi, over and back. Not too far and a view of the river you just dont get time to enjoy from a vehicle. Theres a Starbucks on the East side, but we didnt locate restrooms. If you park at OMSI, go inside and pay ($5). Use the restroom then exit a side door onto the path leading to the bridge. In

Re
Review №14

A unique bridge that is a must see in portland. Its a fun but slightly strenuous bike ride or a nice walk for beautiful views of portland, the river, and the surrounding beauty of the pnw!!

Ma
Review №15

Men kind can do majestic things, still. Lets not loose sight of progress in the right direction.Thanks to everyone that was involved in this project.

Qp
Review №16

Love this bridge, only for tram and pedestrian. It has great views of other bridges and south water front

G
Review №17

Nice walk, not many homeless people around it compared to most of Portland.

Me
Review №18

Cool new bridge! Great bike path!

Za
Review №19

A great bridge I walk across it on a daily basis. Also really beautiful at night lit up.

Sc
Review №20

The Tilikum Crossing Bridge is a fantastic way to see the City form the water. The walk is relaxing and filled with a calming vibe as you cross the picturesque Willamette River. Plenty of shops and restaurants on either side to make a leisure day of strolling the East Side Promenade or South Waterfront. Love It!

Bo
Review №21

Very beautiful bridge with nice views on the city

Pa
Review №22

Absolutely one of the most stunning bridges Ive ever seen. During the day it resembles snow capped volcano peaks nearby in the Cascades. At night a light show unlike any other.

Pa
Review №23

This bridge is an amazing pass for crossing over the Willamette River for bike riders and walking enthusiasts alike. The middle of section is for buses and the Max light rail. Whats so unique about it? It also changes colors in the lighting system due to the surrounding temperature in the river. Cooler temperatures like green and blue and warmer conditions the colors are oranges and yellows.

Pe
Review №24

We road the bike we rented from Wheel Fun Bike Rentals (which I’ve also reviewed) over Tilikum Crossing. Being a four-seater it was a bit of a challenge but well worth it, once we reached the high point. But it was well worth it!There are beautiful vistas of Downtown Portland, Bridge Town!Also known as Bridge of the People, it is the largest car-free bridge in the United States. Which is a great symbol of the spirit of being eco friendly while creating functional convenience in transit.

Sc
Review №25

Fancy new bridge not for cars. Pretty cool

Em
Review №26

Great bridge with pedestrians and cyclists in mind. Take a stroll and enjoy the views of the river, Portland and bridge.

St
Review №27

Great view we have a beautiful city lets take care of it

Ta
Review №28

Last night was beautiful. We went to the Winter Festival of Lights. No rain and the evening was very mild for February. We were able to cross both the Hawthorne and Tilikum Bridges. Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Eastbank Esplanade were packed with people. It was wonderful to see such a terrific turnout for the festival - the engineers, artists and performers. Hopefully next year it can be more than three evenings.

Jo
Review №29

Great views of Portland, peaceful walk. Highly recommend. Looks beautiful in the night with the lighting.

Co
Review №30

Super nice to walk on with a great view

Al
Review №31

Fun walk across bridge, 0.8mi. each way. Great views

Vi
Review №32

Great place to run or walk.Great view of the city.Great place in Portland to catch the sunset.

Pa
Review №33

I walked the bridge and took in the city of Portland from the water. A really cool looking bridge, very easy to walk across.

Be
Review №34

Very elegant shape. Its fun to walk over and get a view of the other bridges. Its also steep enough to be good for 400 meter hill repeats. Recommended. Would cross again.

Ch
Review №35

Great time riding your e-scooter!!!

An
Review №36

I love this bridge. True city landmark with great views to the both sides of the city. Must see for any runners and bikers. The bridge has 6 lanes separated by a wall: 2 for bikes, 2 for peds and 2 for public transit. So make sure you take the right hand side of the bridge when you bike through it, because otherwise you will hit the incoming traffic. Great spot for pictures of the city and bikers/runners. So if you wanna get a great photo representing the vibe of the city, I would definitely go there. Also I love the counters of the bikes passing.

Ro
Review №37

Its really a perfect blend of functionality and architectural beauly. This bridge will gain fame and prestige as the decades pass, I think .

Ja
Review №38

Beautiful views of the city during day and night

Th
Review №39

A bridge without cars! One of the highpoints of my October trip to Portland was walking across this bridge overlooking the azure waters of the Willamette on a warm Sunday afternoon. It was windy but it felt refreshing as we continue our stroll to the other side where there was a Starbucks that we had lattes and pastry. You can walk a across other bridges such as The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco but the traffic flowing past subtracts from the experience. Tilkum Crossing Bridge has no such issues.

co
Review №40

Nice place to do evening walks, ride on scooters, or bikes.

ly
Review №41

Wonderful cloudy afternoon for crossing the bridge with our grandson!

Aa
Review №42

Beautiful views and very relaxing walk or bike ride over.

Tr
Review №43

I absolutely Ive this bridge. At NIGHT OR DURING THE DAY ITS AMAZING EITHER WAY

Ca
Review №44

So beautiful and such amazing views.

Ke
Review №45

Is this the bridge we have been paying for, for the past 10 years?

Co
Review №46

Beautiful views on a summer day. If its clear you can see Hood.

Au
Review №47

Its a wonderful scenic stroll

Va
Review №48

What a neat idea. How has this not been adopted nationwide?!?! The bridge offers beautiful views of the city and the river. #cityofbridges

Lo
Review №49

I love the look from across the way excellent place for scenic views and pictures.

Br
Review №50

What a splendid place for a sunny stroll! The lack of cars is such a treat and the kiddos will love calling out “trains!” every time one goes by. A fabulous addition to the Portland skyline and should stand the test of time both aesthetically and structurally.

Mi
Review №51

Great walk and views of Portland!!

Si
Review №52

It reminds me SO much of the new span of the SF Bay Bridge.Bay Area!! BuYAHH!!

vi
Review №53

Its a bridge that crosses the Willamette smoothly! Nothing to complain about this bridge!

Ja
Review №54

Beautiful views, precision engineering.

Jo
Review №55

This is a nice bridge to walk over. They dont allow cars -- only bicycles, trolley or foot traffic. Theres a bunch of lunch trucks parked on the west side of the bridge so you can grab a bite.

He
Review №56

If you like architecture and structures, you will surely like this

Pe
Review №57

Less crowded place to cross river with wonderful views

Mi
Review №58

Great bridge, so beautifully constructed. Has bike lanes and walking lanes. A really nice way to watch the river and see the Portland skyscape.

Ke
Review №59

Great bridge for biking and walking/running!

Mi
Review №60

Walked the Tilikum at Festival of Lights since the west side line for the boat was super long. Love the availability of a bridge to cross to OMSI so easily. Good, wide walking path and drops you to either side of the river seamlessly.

An
Review №61

Nice place to walk around.

Fi
Review №62

Like an island of quiet in the bustle of the city with great views

Ri
Review №63

Unique bridge, proud of this latest edition to Portlands collection of bridges.

Ju
Review №64

A beautiful bridge crossing the beloved Willamette River and only walkers, bikers, and riders on public transportation allowed. No cars at all. Walking east on a clear day you can see Mt Hood, Mt St Helens and sometimes others too. Traveling west you see the west hills over looking the water front and the tram that takes medical personnel and tourists from the river to the medical schools and hospitals and the best view in the city.

Da
Review №65

Very awesome scenic views and great to hike

Do
Review №66

Coolest bridge in Portland. Best of all NO cars. Transit, walking and bicycles only.

Of
Review №67

Absolutely stunning cable support bridge. Was out with my boo enjoying a nice view after dinner. For us locals, the max line travels this and other bridges to link the different towns. Photos by Monica. A.

Da
Review №68

Great walk across the bridge. Nice views

Ch
Review №69

The beach just below is my Portland happy place it is beautiful and makes the worries of the world melt away like wax from a candle

J.
Review №70

Truly a construction marvel. Theres fantastic views of the entire city in every direction. And the evening is when the lights take center stage. The bridge will change colors based on the temperature outside, the water temperature itself, the flow of the current, and the depth of the Willamette.

Da
Review №71

Its a fine bridge. Artistically and in functionality. It does the job it was built for. Though its not enough. This town needs a bridge that crosses the river for motor vehicles as well as pedestrians.Tri-Met wanted an exclusive crossing. We paid for it. But does the foot traffic eliminate any real traffic. No! Ridership is down, plane and simple. There is more waste then effective management of the way people get around. This bridge is the showcase of just how much we the people are willing to let go.

Ni
Review №72

Great place to watch the mount Hood sunset!

De
Review №73

Very beautiful especially at night

Za
Review №74

This is the most beautiful bridge I have ever crossed.An impressive structure during the day, and magnificently illuminated at night.

Ro
Review №75

One of the best places to enjoy the night air in Portland.

Am
Review №76

Great for fireworks, boat parades, walking, running, biking with an excellent view.

Sa
Review №77

Beautiful commuter bridge with a beautiful view.

Er
Review №78

Ive loved this bridge since it opened...great place to take a long walk or bike ride because there are no cars (just mass transit in the middle). Amazing views of downtown, Ross Island and the river valley!

Da
Review №79

Wonderful newer bridge crossing the Williamette River. This bridge is for public transportation and pedestrians only. High railings and great vistas of the river and up and coming South waterfront.

Ro
Review №80

Bestest bridge in the world! Made my proposal here, and my divorce

JB
Review №81

One of the newest bridges in Portland Oregon, you can only walk, bike, mass transit. A cross it.

B
Review №82

Great bridge you can only walk ride a bike or take max

Da
Review №83

Always fun to see it lit up at night.

Be
Review №84

Peaceful and fun!

Je
Review №85

Love the bridge and the views, but difficult to access if you dont know the area. Great because it has both a pedestrian and bike lane so you dont have so many collisions. Stopping at Cha Cha Cha or Greenleaf for a juice on the jaunt makes it an overall experience.

Gr
Review №86

A walkable bridge without the constant din of cars rambling by. Pedestrian and bike path on both sides of bridge well-separated from transit trains and buses and path is wide enough to do some mid-bridge gelling at the edge without impeding cyclist flow.. View of Portland skyline messed up by the marquam, but otherwise, this bridge is the best way for a bike or walker to cross the Willamette, with the Steel bridge coming in 2nd.

Ry
Review №87

Yup, it works. Made it across the Willamette with ease. Highly recommended over swimming!

L2
Review №88

A new, pretty pedestrian/transit bridge. A good addition to the Portland skyline! (Also has pretty lights at night :)

K
Review №89

The coolest bridge Ive ever walked across, weird as that sounds

Si
Review №90

Nice place to walk. Need to take pictures during the night when the lights are on.

Ry
Review №91

Nice looking bridge (especially at night when it lights up). Lots of space to walk or bike across. Good view of the water.

Th
Review №92

Great place to take a walk. Commuter only bridge. No public bathroom nearby so be prepared for that. Wide pedestrian and biking paths for each direction

Ja
Review №93

A scenic and easy walk through the Willamette River. Bikes are also allowed on the crossing. Offers great views of Portland.

Ho
Review №94

Beautiful. Well lit- a great addition to the Portland bridge and skyline.

Ph
Review №95

There is no showing of pedestrian crossings, which may help strengthen the aggressive nature of bikes within traffic.

Le
Review №96

Fantastic engineering solution and a rare opportunity for pedestrian and bikers to enjoy a nice walk on an area without cars.

Ti
Review №97

So beautiful in a sunny day

Jo
Review №98

Great place to view the sunset.

Da
Review №99

Beautiful bridge, it spans across water and keeps you dry when it doesn’t rain. You can walk across the bridge or bike. Or even take the MAX.

da
Review №100

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  • Address:Tilikum Crossing, Portland, OR 97201, United States
  • Site:https://portlandoregon.gov/transportation/68548
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