Landmarks & Historical Buildings in West Linn, OR

Fresh reviews:

«Little boxes on the hillside,Little boxes made of ticky tackyLittle boxes on the hillside,Little boxes all the same…» [1]When people think of the suburbs, I think many focus on the blandness of sub-developments and master planned communities. But in Oregon, some of our deepest roots lie Southwest of Portland…

Jen K.

Historic Willamette District

Oregon City /West Linn Arch Bridge (1922)There was a suspension bridge here before it was replaced by the West Linn /Oregon City Arch. The arch bridge is really cool looking but it’s scary driving over it against traffic for how little the lanes give you to pass. They reopened the arch after a thorough…

James D. H.

Oregon City / West Linn Arch Bridge

Multnomah Falls gets all the attention. Hoards of tour buses, hikers, magazine articles and postcards. I know, it’s really, really pretty.But, if you are into history and statistics, Willamette Falls has it beat in a number of areas. As a local, even I tend to take it for granted. So I was floored on a recent…

Jen K.

Willamette Falls Scenic Overlook

Update — The locks are currently closed to the public. They may not be able to hold the annual Lock Fest this summer either due to lack of funding. Sadness.— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -Reasons to visit:**Built in 1873, this is the first multi-lift navigation locks built in the United States**On the National…