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Things To Do
Food & Drinks Near the Venue
Restaurants: Wraptitude Gourmet Wraps, Burgers & Beers Rendezvous Grill Whistle Stop Chicali Cantina Koya Kitchen Barlow Trail Roadhouse ZigZag Inn Skyway Bar & Grill Al Forno Ferruzza Pizza Rhododendron Mt. Hood Brewing Co. Coffee: Coffee House 26 Fernie's Coffee Rhody Mt. Hood Roasters Coffee Company Mountain Moka Country Coffee Sit & Sip Sweet treats: Mt. Hood Baking Company Mt. Hood Pie Company Joe's Donut Shop Tollgate Inn Bakery Volcano Cones
Portland
There's lots do in and around Portland. It's is known for its parks, bridges, bicycle paths, microbreweries, coffeehouses, food, art & music. Washington Park is iconic with a zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden and 12 miles of trails. The Portland Saturday Market has a variety of different art, craft and food vendors. It's located at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park from 10 am-5pm. Bike tours are a popular and fun way to check out the city. Food: Voodoo Doughnuts is infamous for their funky doughnuts. McMenamins Kennedy School is a restored 1915 elementary school 5 miles from downtown Portland. McMenamins is known for restoring historical locations and turning them into hotels/pubs/restaurants. Pine State Biscuits has unreal breakfast/brunch. Shalom Y'all has tasty Mediterranean food.
Oregon Coast
Cannon Beach and Seaside are the closest beaches to Portland (about a 1 hour and 30 minute drive). Cannon Beach is known for it's iconic Haystack Rock (featured in The Goonies!). Seaside is a classic beach town with a long, sandy beach and a paved promenade. The entire Oregon coast is gorgeous, so depending on how far you want to go, there's lots to explore.
Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon separating Washington and Oregon. It's 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep with cliffs, spires, ridges and views of peaks of the PNW’s Cascade Mountain Range. Some of the best places to view the Columbia River Gorge are: Vista House at Crown Point (a historical building with 360-degree views and an indoor observation deck) Historic Columbia River Highway (on the Oregon side of the river; known for it's views and access to waterfalls; Waterfall Corridor is an 8.5 to 12 miles section of this highway) Highway 14 (some of the most scenic driving on the Gorge, with spectacular views as it runs along the Washington side of the river) Rowena Crest (an iconic view of the horseshoe bend on the Historic Columbia River Highway) Thunder Island Brewing Co (a great spot in Cascade Locks for a beer and river views) Hood River (see below for more info)
Multnomah Falls
Just off the Columbia River Gorge Highway (84), Oregon's tallest waterfall (Multnomah Falls) is a great attraction. It's about a 30 minute drive from Portland and about an hour drive from our venue. There are also an endless amount of other waterfalls along this highway, including Wahkeena Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Latourell Falls, Wahclella Falls, Horsetail Falls, Punchbowl Falls. Check out Waterfall Trolley for tours/shuttles on the Waterfall Corridor.
Hood River
Hood River has an adorable town and offers some of the best spots for windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and mountain biking. The Waterfront Park and The Hook are great places to check out the Columbia River Gorge. Hood River is about an hour drive from Portland and about an hour drive from our venue.
Trillium Lake
This gorgeous lake has an incredible view of Mt. Hood. There is an easy hiking trail that goes around the lake. Kayak and SUP rentals are also available. The lake is about 25 minutes from the venue. A $10 day-use fee or a Northwest Forest Pass is required to park.
Little Zigzag Falls
This is an easy, short and sweet hike with beautiful waterfalls about a 17 minute drive from the venue. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at this trailhead. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/passes-permits/?cid=fsbdev3_036637
Jonsrud Viewpoint
Just 20 minutes from the venue, stop here to take in a stunning view of Mt. Hood and enjoy the breathtaking scenery!
Rainbow Trout Farm
Located about 10 minutes from the venue, this charming farm is the perfect spot to cast a line and catch rainbow trout!
Mt. Hood Skibowl Adventure Park
The day after our wedding, we’ll be heading here and would love for you to join us! Please visit the Schedule page for more details.