Portland Audio Tour: The Unseen Rhythms of Buckman

Above photo: User:Werewombat, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Smoke once belched above Buckman’s silent giants, where cereal mills and brick warehouses hid power plays and underground deals that shaped Portland’s pulse.

Slip on your headphones for a self-guided audio tour through hidden alleys and historic brickwork. Encounter stories tourists rarely hear and discover corners even locals overlook.

Who fired the signal that stopped Olympic Cereal Mill in its tracks overnight? What secret deal did International Harvester strike beneath creaking floorboards during a citywide blackout? And why does the Auto Freight Transport Building keep its loading dock chained long after midnight?

Roam past industrial titans and cobblestone clues. Each stop peels back forgotten scandals, whispering of smoky rebellion, railroad intrigues and lives changed in an instant. See Buckman not as a neighborhood but as a living tapestry of ambition and mystery.

Ready to uncover Portland's best kept secrets? Press play and let the true heart of the city reveal itself.

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• Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.6 km (1.6 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 28min
  
• Stops: 11 captivating landmarks including Hair of the Dog Brewing Company, Burnside Skatepark, Jones Cash Store
  

Experience the charm of Buckman like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Buckman's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Portland on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🌳  Burnside Skatepark (3min)
• 📍  Stack Stalk (4min)
• 🗿  Ghost Ship (sculpture) (2min)
• 🚪  Echo Gate (2min)
• 🗿  Statue of Vera Katz (3min)
• ⚔️  International Harvester Company Warehouse (4min)
• ⚓  Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington (2min)
• 📍  Hair of the Dog Brewing Company (2min)
• 🛍️  Jones Cash Store (4min)
• 📍  Olympic Cereal Mill (3min)
• 📍  Wayfinder Beer (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: User:Werewombat, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Staff Photographer for the Oregonian Newspaper, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Another Believer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Bentzleyc, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
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🇲🇾 Malay  • 
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🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
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🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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