Looking for things to do before or after our big day? Here is a list of our favorite things to do in the area. This list includes scenic hikes, resturants, bars, shopping, coffee shops, and more. We love to explore the PNW and we hope you do too!
Guy W. Talbot State Park — also called Latourell State Park — is a peaceful picnic site located on the Historic Columbia River Highway across from the trail to Upper Latourell Falls.
The secluded park is often uncrowded even on the best days. A modern picnic shelter is available for rent. A gently sloping grassy hill dotted with Port Orford cedars, Douglas-firs, alders and maples invites frisbee tossing and quiet relaxation.
Visitors can take a short walk underneath an historic 1914 bridge to the base of Lower Latourell Falls, a 224-foot plunge over columnar basalt splashed with chartreuse-colored lichen.
Located just off the Columbia River Highway, at the site of an old lumber mill, this state park features two short hikes, one to beautiful Bridal Veil Falls and the other showcasing views of the Columbia River.
The lower trail is a steep, 0.3-mile descent to the base of the magnificent waterfall. The falls duck under the Old Columbia River Gorge Highway's 1914 bridge and over mossy basalt in two tiers, a drop of about 120 feet altogether.
Hikers will pass over Bridal Veil Creek, which originates in nearby Larch Mountain and was once nearly dry, its water diverted by the Bridal Veil Falls Lumbering Company. Watch for several signs of the property’s mill days: a dike and human-made creek, remnants of old buildings and a corrugated iron shed, the last remaining structure.
Built in 1911 as the county poor farm, historic Edgefield is a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest that blends Oregon's natural beauty with McMenamins' signature whimsy. Original buildings have been carefully restored, gardens bloom, great food and drink abound, and entertainment reigns.
In the stately main building there are over 100 guestrooms and hostel accommodations without televisions or telephones, encouraging tranquility as surely as do the rocking chairs on our verandas. Guests may choose from rooms with en suite bathrooms or with conveniently located common private bathrooms down the hall. You’ll find complimentary WiFi in and around the Black Rabbit Restaurant, the Library and in many of our event spaces.
Explore the grounds with a pint in hand. Flowers, vines and shrubs tumble and twine through gardens, a soaking pool shelters under towering trees, and glass blower and potter craft their wares onsite. When your meanderings take you indoors, consider the extensive artwork that tells the story of this magical place and pick up a souvenir in the beautifully curated gift shop.
And that is just the beginning. Edgefield’s 74 acres include distillery, brewery, winery, numerous small bars, spa, soaking pool, golf course, movie theater, event spaces, live music, and fires for gathering – create your own adventure!
Come eat, drink and hang out with your friends down at Bandits bar & Grill in beautiful downtown Troutdale! A country style, western bar that specializes in smoked meats. Come try our BBQ, it's the best in town!
SUGARPINE DRIVE-IN WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT IN THE 1920'S AS A GAS STATION, SERVICING ALL THE ORIGINAL AUTOMOBILES THAT TRAVELED THE HIGHWAY IN SEARCH OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND ADVENTURE. THE DRIVE-IN PAYS HOMAGE TO THE HISTORY OF OUR LOCATION THROUGH NOSTALGIC COMFORT FOODS AND A FAMILY FRIENDLY DRIVE-IN EXPERIENCE.
The Springdale Tavern was built in 1923 and is the last tavern on the Historic Columbia River Highway
Here at Troutdale Station we supply the Troutdale and surrounding area with a wide variety of food and drinks from around the world. You can always see what Oregon is offering on our amazing Troutdale Station Bar / Beer / Wine / Cider Cart that operates year round. Why limit yourself to one restaurant when you can have a variety of different restaurants at your fingertips? We truly love being your favorite food Cart Pod and are excited for you to continually try new things from our carts. We will always offer a friendly family environment that is safe for all ages. We pride ourselves in the cleanliness of our pod and hope you will too!
Our Gresham Pub & Production Facility is where we make all of our production beers and serve great pizzas and food paired with our award-winning beers! At our spacious Gresham pub we have 20 taps pouring fresh beer and some of the best pizza in town. All ordering is done at the bar and the vibe is laid back and flexible. The restaurant features clean, minimalist design, 25-foot ceilings, comfortable climate controls and multiple TVs for all local sports.
Shop till you drop with no sales tax at the Columbia Gorge outlets!
Enjoy a cute coffee shop in downtown troutdale!
Really good burritos at an affordable price!