Informative exhibits, watch big fish go by in the fish ladder, learn about the Columbia river system, impressive feat of engineering. Pretty drive from Portland. More

This is unbelievable how much work was put into building this, and how they did it with such limited resources as they did back then. More

There is a lot if information there! You can see the generators, learn how hydroelectric plants work, see how the salmon use the fish bridges, even watch them swim through the fish canals. It was a great tour and the movie about Lewis and Clark was great too. Plan to spend a few hours there. More

We just stopped to use the bathroom but were surprised at how much there was to see. Loved the huge sturgeon, the bathroom facilities were just above primitive and could be much cared for. Highly recommended for a family visit. The locks and ponds will be a very interesting and educational tour. You learn a lot. More

If you visit only one dam in your life, make sure it is this one. As it is stunning. And give yourself at least two hours to explore the dam, the locks and the amazing sturgeon ponds. More

When driving through the Columbia River Gorge, the Bonneville Dam makes a good little rest spot. Take a look at the underwater level and take in views from the upper level. Watch as trains pass through the mountainside and more. More

The Dam provides a great viewing of the Salmon Fish Ladder that provides you a close up sight of fish as they pass by. It also provides some great information about the fish of the Columbia More

Our relatives from Portland took us here for a visit and we really enjoyed it. An extremely clean modern facility that explains just everything about the dam and fish ladders. You do not have to take the tour as it is all very self explanatory and it gives you the opportunity to see this site without a lot of people... More

We combined our visit to the dam with a stop at the fish hatchery (they are on the same property) and we had a fun three hour visit. The visitor center at the dam was very informative and we were lucky to catch sight of a boat that was just clearing the locks. We now know that fish ladders don't... More