Ally & Tom
Things To Do
Portland
Of course, take some time to check out the amazing city of Portland, Oregon on your trip! Portland is famous for outdoor adventures, beer, coffee, donuts, and weirdness. Rent a bike and take a ride around the waterfront - stopping at microbreweries along the way! Eat your way through downtown and check out the famous food cart pods. Go up the hill to the International Rose Test Garden and Japanese Gardens. See the views from the Pittock Mansion. Catch a movie at the Kennedy School or Baghdad Theater. Do the 4-T hike. There's something for everyone in Portland! For more recommendations, click the link below to check out Thrillist Portland for all the best things to see, eat, drink, and do in Portland.
McMenamins Edgefield
Historic Edgefield, built in 1911 as the county poor farm, is a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest that blends Oregon's natural beauty with McMenamins' signature whimsy: original buildings carefully restored with cozy interiors, gardens grown using organic methods, great food and drink, live entertainment and more. Encompassing a 74-acre parcel of farmland at the mouth of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, Edgefield is a 20-minute drive to or from the center of downtown Portland and about 15 minutes from Portland International Airport. Wander about the extensive gardens (glass of wine or pint of ale in hand), visit the onsite glass-blower and potter, have a look at extensive artwork on walls, pipes and more, watch a recent-run movie in the theater, listen to live music, have a wine tasting, take a distillery tour, and much more!
Hood River Fruit Loop
The Hood River County Fruit loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood. The twenty-eight member stands offer you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Visitors have a true farm experience and, while making their purchases, can learn about how those apples, pears, cherries and grapes were produced. While there are twenty-eight stands, they are not all open at the same times and dates. Many of the wineries are open all year. Most of the fruit stands open during harvest time, which changes every year. Cooler weather means that the fruit is harvested later, warmer weather makes for an earlier season. Specialty stands, such as blueberries, have a shorter season. Because of these differences, the Hood River County Fruit Loop wants to ensure that you have the most current information on stand openings. Please check out our website and follows us on Facebook for the latest information.
Mirror Lake Trailhead
The Mirror Lake Trailhead is a few minutes drive down the road from Government Camp and is one of the most popular hikes around Mt. Hood. It's a 4.2 mile loop through a beautiful forested grove and takes you to Mirror Lake. On a clear day, you'll see a stunning reflection of Mt. Hood on the lake. There are options to go further on the hike if you're looking for something more strenuous!
Timberline Lodge
Go summer skiing at Timberline - North America's only year-round ski destination. Timberline offers the longest ski season in North America. The winter season typically begins early to mid-November and continues through Memorial Day. Our Palmer Express high-speed quad lift allows us to operate later into the summer season than anyone else (usually June 1st through Labor Day).
Trillium Lake
Go to nearby Trillium Lake for some kayaking, canoeing, or picnic-ing. You can hike a short loop around the scenic lake!
Ramona Falls Trailhead
For a longer 7.5-mile hike, consider checking out the Ramona Falls trailhead!
Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl
The Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl offers something for everyone. They've got great activities for the whole family, the Adrenaline junkies, the naturalists and even the young ones. Come try out the go karts at Malibu Raceway, go bungee jumping and more at Mt Hood Skibowl's Summer Adventure Park! And, as a guest of the wedding, you'll get the opportunity to ride the Alpine Slide from the ceremony site to the wedding reception!