Things To Do
Hikes
MULTNOMAH FALLS | an iconic stop but more on the touristy side, with good reason - it’s the tallest waterfall in OR WAHCLELLA FALLS | a family favorite hike HAMILTON MOUNTAIN | a moderately challenging hike that shows you much the Gorge has to offer EAGLE CREEK / PUNCHBOWL FALLS | an easy hike on the Oregon side with waterfalls and lots of opportunities to swim DOG MOUNTAIN | an incredible and challenging hike on the Washington side 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 | similar to Lost 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
Restaurants
DOPPIO | a classic coffee shop downtown with baked goods and a light menu 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 LOVE & HOMINY | delicious mexican, lots of vegetarian and vegan options REMEDY CAFE | casual juice and smoothie shop with health-food breakfast and lunch items RIVER DAZE CAFE | solid for breakfast or lunch, has a large menu of options + drinks SOLSTICE | Wood fired pizza, indoor + outdoor seating and great for takeout PFRIEM | also a go-to for lunch or dinner on the waterfront 3 RIVERS GRILL | a bit nicer, standard American cuisine with a big outdoor deck for dining SUGARPINE DRIVE-IN | ~20 minutes outside of Portland, this is a unique stop on the Sandy river with incredible food and soft-serve ice cream dishes.
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 | a frequented stop en route to Lost Lake. 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