Things To Do
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
This area is full of scenic waterfalls and the columbia river gorge valley. We suggest bringing some cash with you in case there are entry and/or parking fees at the base of waterfalls of scenic hikes.
Tamanawas Falls & Trailhead
Great scenic hike and waterfall
The Gorge White House
This location is our favorite for multi-mountain views. It also has U-pick fruit, and serves wine, cider, food and ice cream. You can use tables at the location or bring a picnic blanket (which we recommend)
Marchesi Vineyards & Winery
Marchesi Vineyards have a newly expanded tasting room with plenty of seating, as well as made improvements to the expanded outdoor patio. They have undercover seating available with blankets and heaters for those cooler evenings.
Stave & Stone Winery
Stave and Stone has over 50 acres of planted grapes and sits in an area with some of the best views. Their white wines include Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Their red wines include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, and crowd-pleasing blends
Indian Creek Golf Course
Indian Creek Golf Course is a full-service facility situated in the beautiful Hood River Valley, where it is surrounded by orchards and wineries. Golfers at Indian Creek enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Hood to the south and Mt. Adams to the north. Views of the majestic snow capped peaks follow players throughout the entire course.
Portland - Food
Portland is full of food options that we love. Here's a link to some of our favorites. This list includes: Filipino, Noodles/ Ramen, Pizza, Japanese, Korean, Dim Sum, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish, and many more. Cocktail bars + Dessert are also listed. Portland is also home to some of the best food trucks you can find in the Pacific Northwest. While many went out of business during Covid, there are still plenty around worth trying.
Powell's City of Books
Powell's books is one of the largest bookstores you will visit. Full of new and used books from every imaginable genre, this shop boasts 68,000 square feet of books for sale. If you are visiting Portland and are a bibliophile, we suggest visiting this location.
Seattle - Food
For those choosing to visit Seattle before or after the wedding, here is a list of some of our favorite Seattle eateries, bars and coffee shops.