Mt. Hood and The Columbia Gorge
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Hood River Fruit Loop
Oregon Travel: The Dalles
Oregon Travel: Mt. Hood
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Oregon’s Best Places to Retire
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Explore the Columbia River Gorge’s New Cider Trail
Oregon Travel: Columbia River Gorge
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Cruise Through Time in the Columbia River Gorge
Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove
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From Where I Stand: Mt. Hood Parkdale
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Best of the Region
Hood River Hotel
Built in 1911, and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hood River Hotel is the place to stay in Hood River, Oregon. We’re in the center of downtown, nestled amidst local artisan shops, eateries, wineries, brew pubs and a myriad of outdoor adventure destinations.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Immerse yourself in the past with Ice Age Geology, Lewis & Clark stories, Indigenous Culture and Oregon Explorers. In the present, get up close to Birds of Prey, hike the nature trails, shop local crafts, picnic or taste farm grown food.
Mount Hood Farmers Market
Come join us at the Mount Hood Farmer’s Market in Sandy, Oregon. Many of our farmers grow cut flowers for the floral business and we are lucky enough to have them selling their amazing bouquets at our market every week. The beauty of our market is boasted not only in
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
Welcome fall in one of Oregon’s most scenic destinations – the Columbia River Gorge – with changing colorful foliage, festive fruit stands plus bountiful wineries, breweries and cideries. Fall season brings crisp yellow, orange and burgundy leaves to the Hood River area. Enjoy vistas from our property, or take a
Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn
Slow down and enjoy the stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge from our backdoor. Located in one of the Gorge’s most scenic sections on the banks of the Columbia River next to the Bridge of the Gods.
Doppio Coffee + Lounge
We care about our customers and the relationships we build serving coffee every day Relax on Doppio Coffee’s outdoor patio, right in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a hand-crafted espresso or latte made with locally roasted, fair trade and organic coffee. Serving breakfast and lunch all day, including panini, salads,
Oak Street Hotel & Vacation Homes
The Oak Street Hotel is an exceptional Hood River lodging choice; a charming boutique hotel with the privacy and modern amenities of a renovated historic hotel. Centrally located at the quiet edge of downtown Hood River in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. As a boutique hotel built in
Historic Balch Hotel
Relax. Reconnect. Rejuvenate. is boutique inn is truly a unique destination perched between the Columbia River Gorge and Oregon’s high desert. This historic hotel offers vintage charm and elegance, surrounded by sun and spacious rolling golden hills, just south of e Dalles and I-84. It’s a short drive but you’ll
Maryhill Winery
Open and family-run since 2001, Maryhill Winery has been carefully developed into one of the largest and most-visited wineries in Washington state. Maryhill Winery is a true destination for exceptional wines, scenic views and live summer music.
Simon Premium Outlets
Locations in Both Troutdale and Woodburn Our premier shopping center offers brand-name clothing stores & specialty retailers with reduced prices. Find great savings at Adidas, Carter’s, Eddie Bauer, G.H. Bass & Co. – Footwear, Gap Outlet, Jones New York, OshKosh B’gosh, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen and more.
The Ruddy Duck
The Ruddy Duck is a family-owned and run mini department store which offers clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts for the entire family.
Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom
Hood River’s favorite destination for top-quality craft beer, beautiful brickoven pizzas and a relaxed, welcoming local vibe. Sidewalk seating is available in the warmer months. Free live music every weekend. The Taproom is located right behind the post office. Open at 11:30 a.m., seven days a week.
Dalles City Cyclery
The new Dalles City Cyclery is a full-service, full-time bike shop, offering same-day service and repair of mountain and road bikes, plus new bikes, accessories and gear. The opening of this new shop is perfect, with thousands of cyclists rolling through in September for the start and finish of Cycle
Maryhill Museum of Art
Visit Maryhill Museum of Art, one of the Northwest’s most fascinating cultural destinations. Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts mansion on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, the museum’s diverse exhibitions include European and American art, an extensive American Indian art collection, sculptures and watercolors by French master Auguste Rodin,
Portland Spirit Tours
Spectacular vistas and a thrilling ride This fully narrated tour covers 60 miles of the Columbia River, aboard the Explorer, to the “Heart of the Gorge” — Cascade Locks, Oregon. The Portland skyline will unfold into the natural beauty of Multnomah Falls and the majestic Gorge. Experience the locks at
Boda’s Kitchen
(541) 386-9876 Specialty: Gourmet delicatessen Boda’s Kitchen is Hood River’s jewel. Simple, fresh sandwich ingredients transformed into gems. Boda’s grilled cheese, for example, combines caramelized onions, smoked gouda and gorgonzola on ciabatta. Pork sandwiches are passionately prepared with Carlton Farms Pork slow roasted for sixteen hours.
Dragon’s Gate Brewery
Dragon’s Gate Brewery is a small farmhouse brewery specializing in Belgian-style ales. It is located on theWashingtonandOregonborder in theWalla WallaValleywine country. Its Belgian inspired and specialty style ales are complex, full-bodied and unfiltered. All batches are hand bottled. It uses only the finest ingredients and utilizes hops that are grown
Locks Waterfront Grill
Locks Waterfront Grill – Marine Park in Cascade Locks – Greatriverside views, locally sourced housemade cuisine/NW Beer & Wine,Espressos and Ice Cream. The Locks Waterfront Grill has a website: www.locksgrill.com withmenus, directions and offerings. The Locks Waterfront Grill islocated where the Sternwheeler boards it’s brunch, dinner, sightseeingand specialty cruises.
Highland Hills Ranch
Considered among the finest hunting facilities in the world, Highland Hills anch has been awarded Orvis’s ‘Lodge of the Year’ twice, most recently for 2012-2013 season. Out of the 24 Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodges, only two have received this award twice. Highland Hills Ranch staff is committed to excellence and
Pfriem Family Brewers
2012 will forever be a benchmark year for the Pfriem family. After over a decade of award-winning experience in the Northwest Craft Brewing Community, they finally achieved a life-long dream of opening their own artisanal brewery in Hood River, Oregon. This dream never could have come to fruition without the
Logsdon Organic Farmhouse Ales
Small farm brewery located in the upper Hood River Valley. They strive to create unique and intriguing beer. In the farmhouse brewery spirit, they use certified organic ingredients such as whole leaf hops, barley and wheat malts, groats(whole oats), and several strains of yeast. These are combined to make a
Full Sail Brewing Co. – Tasting Room & Pub
Independent and employee-owned, the Full Sail brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. Swing by and sample their awarding winning brews, grab a bite, and soak up the view.
Barley Brown’s Brew Pub
Small batch hand-crafted beer, good food, good company, good times.
The Rendezvous
With innovative food at reasonable prices, The Rendezvous has become a true Mt. Hood destination. Seasonal menus using many local products, including chanterelle mushrooms and huckleberries, has helped The Rendezvous develop a reputation for fantastic entrees and devastating desserts. The Rendezvous Grill is open for lunch and dinner, featuring small
Kaze
Dine with Kaze and experience the whirlwind of Kaze flavors. Kaze serves traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi that will make your mouth water. Authentic dishes include tempura, udon noodles, rice bowls, curry, bento boxes and set meals, as well as exotic desserts. Kaze also serves wine, sake and Japanese beers
Celilo Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Hood River, Celilo offers Pacific Northwest cuisine with fresh, locally grown products. The dining room is a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort, featuring work by local artists and craftsmen. The menu is complemented with an extensive wine list and full bar. Join Celilo
Solstice Wood Fire Cafe
Serving inventive and award-winning pizzas, paninis, salads and wood-fired entrées. Solstice partners with more than thirty-five local farmers to bring you the tastiest food in the Gorge. Six craft beers on tap, local wines and gluten-free options. Solstice’s Country Girl Cherry Pizza was named best pizza in Washington by Food
Timberline Lodge
With its rough-cut stones and exposed timbers, Timberline Lodge is a special place any time of the year. Warm, comfortable and inviting, Timberline Lodge was built by hand to withstand the elements and the ages. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline is an authentic piece of Pacific Northwest
Columbia Cliff Villas
There are plenty of great ways to soak in the wonder of the Columbia River Gorge. But a weekend at Columbia Cliff Villas is definitely top of the list. Book through 1859 Explore and think private veranda perched high above the river, cocktail in hand and soulmate by your side.
Columbia Gorge Hotel
Nestled in the heart of the majestic Columbia River Gorge only sixty minutes east of Portland, the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel refreshes the spirit with lush flowering gardens, pure mountain air and oldworld Mediterranean charm. Whether you are looking for a getaway, a premiere meeting facility, an idyllic wedding location,
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
The perfect base for all the area offers, on th Columbia River shoreline, with full service hospitality. Diners seek out Riverside for some of the best food in the Gorge, and Cebu Lounge for free live entertainment and amazing happy hours. Enjoy the waterfront walking path, heated outdoor pool, spa
Cathedral Ridge Winery
Oregon’s Winery of the Year 2007, Cathedral Ridge Winery is located in the middle of a forty-mile stretch in the Columbia Valley with micro-climates that almost perfectly duplicate four of the world’s most renowned grape-growing regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone and Rhine. Winemaker Michael Sebastini combines these superb grapes with a
