10 TOP Things to Do in Multnomah County August 2026

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Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

£61

per traveller

96% of travellers recommend

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

£66

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

£100

per traveller

96% of travellers recommend

Portland Morning City Tour

£64

per traveller

92% of travellers recommend

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

£100

per traveller

94% of travellers recommend

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

£67

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Full-Day Portland City & Gorge Waterfalls Combo Tour

£124

per traveller

98% of travellers recommend

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Top places to visit

1. Moda Center

Watch top sporting action, family shows and concerts by national and international artists at the Moda Center, a multi-purpose arena with a capacity for nearly 20,000 spectators. This popular venue is used for ice shows, rodeos, hockey games, conventions and more. The arena is also the home of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team and the Portland Winterhawks, a junior ice hockey team.

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The Moda Center with a clear sky, trees, and a pedestrian area.

2. Oregon Zoo

Gaze at the majestic big cats of Africa, see an underwater view of the flooded Amazon Forest and enjoy the graceful spectacle of the Asian elephants at the Oregon Zoo.

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3. Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is among the most iconic and picturesque of the many cascades decorating the tributaries that flow into the Columbia River. Icy water drops majestically from its rocky summit, which is 611 feet (186 meters) high. Leave your car in the parking lot beside the highway and walk along the scenic trail for 5 minutes to see the waterfall in all its glory.

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4. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Spend any time in Portland and you will no doubt find yourself drawn to this locals’ favorite, which they simply call Waterfront Park.

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5. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

With five exhibition halls, an Omnimax theater and a genuine navy submarine, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, or OMSI, is geared towards making science fun and fascinating for all ages.

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What to do in Multnomah County

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Moda Center

8.8/10 (3,362 reviews)

See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.

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