Hood River is home to a thriving brewery and cider culture. A few of our favorites include:

1. Ferment Brewing Company: our all time favorite brewery in Hood River. Huge outdoor area with fire pits and a good place to check out the kite surfing scene.

2. pFriem Family Brewer: right down by the water and within walking distance of Ferment if you fancy "brewery hopping".

3. Double Mountain Brewery: right downtown. Great pizza!

One of our favorite parts about living in Oregon is the infinite access to vineyards. Oregon and Washington are well known for our Pinot Noir. Popular options in Hood River include:

1. Stave & Stone Winery: surrounded by a lavender farm and stunning views of Mt. Hood.

2. Mt. Hood Winery: as the name implies- a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood to pair with your wine tasting experience.

3. Cathedral Ridge Winery: award winning wine. And just so happens to be the property in which Crystal, Adam, and the bridal party are staying on. Grab a glass with the bride & groom!

Can't decide between wine tasting, breweries, cideries, lavender gardens, and views of Mt. Hood? You can do it ALL via a self-guided tour, where you will encounter 32 on-the-farm fruit stands, wineries, breweries, cideries, and fields of flowers. The average trip taken on the Fruit Loop is 1 day. However, you can spend as little as a morning or as long as 2 days. There are even tour busses available such as through Columbia Wine Tours.

1. More info about The Fruit Loop: https://www.hoodriverfruitloop.com/

2. Book a spot on the tour bus: https://www.columbiawinetours.com/shuttle.htm

Hood River is surrounded by endless hiking trails for all levels. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Eagle Creek (moderate): fun waterfalls

2. Angel's Rest (hard): gorgeous views, especially at sun set (bring a headlamp if going for sun set)

3. Mirror Lake (moderate): beautiful view of Mt. Hood

4. Ramona Falls (moderate): if you find yourself in Mt. Hood National Forest (~3 hours away from Hood River). Beautiful waterfall + views of Mt. Hood. Use caution when crossing the river.

Being right on the Columbia River, Hood River offers endless opportunities to get in the water (kayaking, paddle boarding, kite surfing, etc). Rental companies in town include:

1. ERS Equipment Rental

2. Pure Stoke

3. Peddle & Paddle Hood River

Even in the summer/fall months, Mt. Hood has plenty to offer including hikes, relaxing lakes, skiing (if you're lucky!), and dining. Places we recommend this time of year:

1. Trillium Lake (~55 min drive from Hood River)

2. Timothy Lake (~1.5 hr drive from Hood River)

3. Government Camp/Timberline Lodge: (~55 min drive from Hood River)- has a restaurant and chair lift to take you way above the tree line. Skiing available if there's still snow!

If you happen to be staying in Portland or find yourself in the city, we have endless recommendations for food, coffee, parks, and shopping. Just like any big city, there are good/safe parts and there are some not so nice parts. We recommend avoiding China Town/Downtown Portland and explore these main streets/areas instead:

1. NW 23rd Street: tons of high end shopping, restaurants, gift stores, and coffee shops.

2. SE Hawthorne Street: tons of thrifting, food trucks, and coffee shops.

3. NE Mississippi Street: tons of food trucks, thrifting, coffee shops, and breweries.

4. Forest Park: the "Central Park" of Portland. Plenty of hiking, gardens, and views of the city.