Thunder Island Brewing Co

A good spot with a view of the Bridge of the Locks located in Cascade Locks, between Portland and Hood River

Latourell Falls Hike

A hike with a few waterfalls, can be hard to park depending on time of day

Historic Columbia River Highway

Drive the historic highway. The best way to explain to get on is to put in your gps. Vista House at Crown Point". Then you will just follow Hwy 84. To ensure you stay on it all the way to Cascade Locks which I recommend if you want to pass all the waterfalls, you can add stops to "Latourrell Falls" and "Wahkeena Falls". These are all great stops as well! Wahkeena Falls is much easier to park at than Multnomah Falls and is only 1/2mi hike from one to other so I recommend parking and walking. You will see the trail to your left once you go up by the falls. It's well labeled :)

Multnomah Falls viewpoint and/or hike

Parking can be difficult. Very touristy. Can make into a loop hike. See Alltrails or message me personally with any hiking questions if wanting to make a hike. I would love to help. Pro pro pro TIP (very important if wanting to go): Park At Wahkeena, do not go all way to Multnomah on highway unlesss need handicapped access. Rules are constantly changing but parking is always INSANE and starting to be charged (it's like an amusement park over there). From Wahkeena, you can walk off side of highway 1/4mi and be there a LOT faster than trying to park in big lot. It's very worth it! Recommend going early

Hood River Distillers Tasting Room

They have mini cocktails and tasters. Our personal favorite is the ULLR

Hood River Waterfront Trail

A short paved trail along the river. Great to explore on days the kitesurfers are out. Walking distance from all the hotels.

The Gorge White House

This place has whatever is in season going on. It is basically across the street from our venue and we love the views! U-pick whatever is growing, wine, beer, picnic tables

Mosier Plateau Trail

We love doing this one right at sunset. It is short so easy to return to car without being out in dark but bring a headlamp if you decide to do this The historic highway also expands Hood River to Mosier

Tamanawas Falls Trailhead

https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/us/oregon/tamanawas-falls-trail?u=m

Timberline Lodge

You may recognize from The Shining. Great views of Mt. Hood. Good brunch. Beautiful old building and lots of hiking trails from here

Solera Brewery

beautiful views of Hood, sit outside and enjoy the weather

Hood River Lavender Farms

Hopefully the lavender will be in bloom!

Wineries

There are too many to name. The link gives all the wineries in the region. Also search "The Fruit Loop" in Hood River and you'll find tons of wineries and small business in and around Hood River. There are some very close to town and some have afternoon music. Grateful Vineyard has good pizza and often music but is closer to Parkdale, a good stop if coming from Mt. Hood hike.

Tom Dick and Harry Mountain Hike

Biking

There are endless paved biking trails which you will likely see the whole drive from Portland to Hood River along the gorge. I like starting at Starvation Creek trailhead where you'll see some waterfalls or we recently did the Hood River to Mosier portion which is called twin tunnels as you will bike through old tunnels overlooking the gorge. It's really pretty. Both are fun! When you rent your bike, they can give you more info.

Windsurfing / kiteboarding lessons

Fruit Loop Trail - a map of all the U-picks, breweries, fruit stands etc in Hood River

Mount Hood Railroad

Rail bikes - run 3x/day ~$100/person

Craft breweries, ciderjes and distilleries

Lost Lake Resort

About 45min scenic drive from hood river. $15 day use fee and then there are clear bottom kayak, paddle board, boat rentals that are reasonably priced and first come first serve 2hr minimum. Pretty view of Mt Hood on clear day.