Lisa & Ethan
Lisa & Ethan
Things to Do
Hood River has a ton of activities and fun things to do in the area ranging from breweries, wineries, scenic hikes, parks, and more! We are excited to share some of the places we've visited and some of the places on our wishlist!
Downtown Hood River
Definitely spend some time or go several times here! Downtown Hood River is the cutest area that offers tons of coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, great breakfast diners, ice cream shop and more.
HIKES
There are tons of hikes to check out when you're in Hood River. It is a nature lover's DREAM! We always recommend doing your research for hiking level, length, weather conditions, and permits if needed. We recommend hiking on the Oregon and Washington side! Mount Hood is also a must see if you have time while you're here.
Check out these links for trails in Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood!
Multnomah Falls
26 min drive from Best Western.
We LOVED this hike! Beautiful views from the top of the mountain and back down overlooking the Columbia River.
Punch Bowl Falls
26 miles from Best Western Hotel.
Hike is intermediate and to get to the Lower Punch Bowl falls you'll need to scale the side of the mountain!
Wahkeena Falls Day Use/Picnic Area/Trailhead
17 min from Best Western.
Highly recommend! Wahkeena Trail offers a 2.8 mile hike filled with lush scenery, Columbia River views, glimpses of waterfalls, and charming historic stonework.
It connects to 3 other great trails Vista Point Trail, Angel's Rest Trail,
Vista Point Trail #419, Oregon 97019
Off of Wahkeena Falls Trail. 17 min from Best Western.
0.9 mile trail takes hikers to a great viewpoint!
Lost Lake Campground
Another highly recommended hike by us! You can loop around the gorgeous lake. It's approximately 3.1 miles.
Angel's Rest Trailhead
Intermediate to hard trail off of Wahkeena Falls. 17 min from Best Western.
The 8-mile trek to the viewpoint starts at about river level and quickly climbs through trees and then over boulders before rising to a bluff above the river. From the top, you'll get a spectacular 270-degree view of the Gorge that includes Beacon Rock, Silver Star Mountain and other landmarks.
Wineries
Grateful Vineyard
WINERIES, BREWERIES, BARS
Grateful Vineyards
Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Hood while sipping on some tasty wine, house brewed beer or cider. Grateful Vineyard is only a ten minute drive from Downtown Hood River and serves delicious wood-fire pizza too. Make sure to try the pear pizza...it's incredible!
Cathedral Ridge Winery
Cathedral Ridge Winery, an award-winning boutique winery in Columbia Gorge specializing in 20+ European varietals.
Cideries
Crush Cider Café
They have 17 ciders and 7 beers on tap and offer an excellent selection of food. They also serve hard seltzer, kombucha, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.
Breweries
pFriem Family Brewers
Great beer and food!
Restaurants
Brigham Fish Market
SO GOOD. Fresh fish dishes for all seafood lovers. Next to Thunder Island Brewing Company
Feast Market & Delicatessen
Head over to White Salmon (across the river) to a their downtown area. We loved this restaurant! Next to Everybody's Brewery :)
Broder Øst
Delicious and yummy breakfast right in the Hood River Hotel in downtown Hood River. You must try and get in here!
Scenic Drives
Hood River Fruit Loop
Driving is always fun! Description: 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.
Oregon Coast Drive
If you have extra days to spend out in Oregon, we definitely recommend driving out to the Coast! It's approximately 2 and a half hours from Hood River and passes through Portland if you want to make a stop there!
You can drive to Hug Point (where we took our engagement photos :) , Cannon Beach, and Arcadia Beach!