Red Bluff Tap House is a family owned, locally run, gastropub. They are a family friendly venue with a restaurant, full bar, and patio.
Big River Grill offers a relaxing experience where guests can decompress and enjoy the company of their friends and family. We suggest enjoying a delicious breakfast here, it comes highly recommended by the locals in the area!
Gorges Beer Co. features a new and unique lineup of beers, brewed by Bryan Keilty, a figure in the Portland Craft Beer scene for nearly fifteen years. With a huge dog-friendly outdoor seating area, and sweeping views from our indoor bar and rooftop outdoor patios, our new brewpub is a must-see.
Dine at Thunder Island Brewing and enjoy inside our new Taproom or drink in the views on our outdoor patio. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. Woof.
The Waterfall Cooridor in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is home to dozens of magical waterfalls, including well known one's like Multnomah Falls and Horsetail Falls. Locals and visitors flock to this area year round to admire the cascading water, hike the trails, and enjoy a meal in the nearby communities.
Multnomah Falls is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest, with more than 2 million visitors stopping by each year to take in the views.This is one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study geology exposed by floods.
A unique rural farm experience awaits you in the beautiful Hood River Valley, where you will encounter 28 on-the-farm fruit stands, wineries, breweries, cideries, and fields of flowers. The Hood River Valley has a rich agricultural heritage, beginning with the planting of the first fruit trees in 1855, resulting in 14,500 acres of pears, apples, and cherries that cover the valley today.
"A World of Wine in Forty Miles". That's the motto for the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers. America's most unique wine region is located less than an hour east of Portland, Oregon. Straddling the mighty Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Growing Region includes the fertile soils of both Washington and Oregon.
Visit the website below to learn more about Washington and Oregon nearby, as well as booking guided tours.
There are loads of unique local breweries and taphouses in the area to explore, including:
- Double Mountain in Hood River, OR
- Everybody's Brewing in White Salmon, WA
- Full Sail in Hood River, OR
- Walking Man in Stevenson, WA
- pFriem in Hood River, OR
Explore the Columbia Gorge aboard an expedition cruise with breathtaking views and delicious food.
Bonneville Hatchery is Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's largest hatchery facility and has a diverse fish production program. Display ponds offer a relaxing place to feed large rainbow trout and view adult white sturgeon measuring more than 10 feet long. There is also a gift shop that is open all year long!
Please note - Some of these restaurants and activities are located in Cascade Locks, which is across the river from Skamania Lodge via The Bridge of the Gods. The bridge does require a $3 toll both ways, payable by cash or card.