Things to do in Eagle Creek

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.

Come to one of Oregon’s state zoo on the outskirts of Portland for an up-close view of some of the world’s most incredible animals living in recreations of their natural habitats. See the graceful majesty of African big cats, huge Asian elephants playing in ponds and the multitude of creatures living in a flooded Amazon forest.

Set in the centre of Portland, along the banks of the Willamette River, Tom McCall Waterfront Park is a superb example of sound city management and planning. Opened in 1978 on the site of a former highway, the park took its name from the former governor of Oregon who pledged to help in the beautification of the west banks of the river.

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.

People around the world have heard of Powell’s City of Books in downtown Portland. Initially established in 1971, the store now covers a city block and may be the world’s largest new and used bookstore, with a million volumes. Come to purchase a specific book, wander through its many sections or meet a visiting author.

Located in the heart of the city along the banks of the Willamette River, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)is a place where science and fun combine in one great attraction. Drawing over 750,000 visitors every year this is a fantastic destination for families, science buffs or anyone with an inquisitive mind.