Things To Do
HIKES
MULTNOMAH FALLS | Iconic stop on the touristy side, with good reason - it’s the tallest waterfall in Oregon, and it's the number one tourist spot in the whole Pacific Northwest. Requires a reservation. WAHCLELLA FALLS | a family favorite hike LATOURELL FALLS | beautiful waterfall with awesome rock formations BEACON ROCK STATE PARK | a moderately challenging hike with specatactuilar views of the Gorge LOST LAKE | a great place to spend the day - you can rent boats/kayaks and swim, and hike either the butte trail or do an easy loop around the lake TRILLIUM LAKE | Amazing option for a day-trip - hiking, swimming, boating, fishing. The hike around the lake has you sitting directly beneath Mt Hood and is an easy flat loop. Quintessential Oregon.
RESTAURANTS
DOPPIO | a classic coffee shop downtown with baked goods and a light menu SOLSTICE WOOD FIRE PIZZA, CAFE & BAR | our favorite restaurant in Hood River KICKSTAND | coffee + brunch with an outdoor area for dining STOKED ROASTERS & COFFEEHOUSE | coffee shop on the waterfront EGG RIVER CAFE | casual diner-style, great breakfast burritos PINE STREET BAKERY | wonderful bakery with great coffee RIVER DAZE CAFE | solid for breakfast or lunch, has a large menu of options + drinks 3 RIVERS GRILL | a bit nicer, standard American cuisine with a big outdoor deck for dining
WINERIES
WY'EAST | family owned vineyard with tasting room and food truck, indoor/outdoor space with a beautiful view of Mt.Hood GARNIER | Small, lovely vineyard right on the water STAVE AND STONE | Amazing location, beautiful, but often crowded IDIOT’S GRACE | sprawling winery and farm east of Hood River in Mosier, OR
BREWERIES
FERMENT | Near the waterfront with an outdoor second-floor patio where you can catch some windsurfing and kiteboarding action PFRIEM | Grab a beer and some to-go and cross the street to picnic on the waterfront! Their beers have won many awards around the world, and they also have great food DOUBLE MOUNTAIN | downtown Hood River EVERYBODY'S BREWING | downtown White Salmon, outdoor seating with views of Mt. Hood SOLERA | If you adventure south of Hood River to hike, fruit pick, or visit any of the lakes, this will likely be on your route nearby. A good lunch spot + brewery combo with a large backyard with picnic tables
Activities
HOOD RIVER FRUIT LOOP | A 35 mile loop drive with great views and passing by 28 farms with fruit stands. WINDSURFING | The Columbia River Gorge is one of the top destinations in the world for windsports. There are several outfitters in town that do rentals and/or lessons WHITEWATER RAFTING WITH ZOLLER'S OUTDOOR ODYSSEYS | Raft the White Salmon River! This outfitter leads trips for all different experience levels. HOOD RIVER LAVENDER FARMS | A beautiful farm to stroll through and purchase some local products. Also, conveniently located next to Stave & Stone Winery! TIMBERLINE LODGE | Beautiful views from one of the most stunning alpine lodges in the country. If you are a film buff, The Shining used exterior shots of Timberline Lodge for some establishing shots.