Location: Hood River
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Hood River beckons travelers with the scent of orchard blooms and the promise of adventure on the rushing waters of the Columbia River. The winds through the Columbia River Gorge provide the perfect conditions for windsurfing and kite surfing, making the city a hotspot for those sports in recent years. The surrounding area is ripe with orchards growing cherries, apples, peaches and other sweets. Take the Mt. Hood Scenic Railroad through the orchard route and take in the views of Mt. Hood.
Restaurants in Hood River
1. Mount Hood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 634 reviews
The tallest mountain in Oregon.
Reviewed By MarilynM1457
My birth place and such a beautiful drive any time of the year with lots of scenery, places to stop and taste the wonderful fruit and goodies along the way. Fruit Loop is a joy to go on. All the way from Hood River to Odell, to Parkdale, Dee and back to Hood River and seeing the majestic beauty of The Hood just about wherever you drive. Takes my breath away every time I see it.
2. Columbia River Gorge
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5.0 based on 1,199 reviews
The Columbia River Gorge, a 75-mile canyon through the Cascades, is a broad, picturesque river with water-controlling dams.
Reviewed By traveladdict3500 - Hasselt, Belgium
We saw the Columbia River Gorge from Bonneville Dam to Troutdale. We loved all of our stops : The Bonneville Dam, the Fish Hatchery, Multnomah Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Latourell Falls and Vista House. The other falls were unreachable in June 2018 because the road and the complete area around those falls was closed due to a forest fire in 2017.
3. Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
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5.0 based on 401 reviews
The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at this museum are not only full of history, they're full of LIFE! Enjoy over three-and-a-half acres of indoor exhibit space.
Reviewed By 104jareds
I first heard of WAAAM years ago, shortly after they opened. At first I thought "An antique airplane and car museum in Hood River? How good could that be?" I have come to rue those thoughts. If only I had visited much sooner. If you like antique planes, this is a must see, bucket list item. The number and variety of antique aircraft is simply astonishing. And the fact that the planes are maintained in flying condition - well, that is just fantastic. I am not a pilot, but I do like vintage aircraft. I love to see all the details that make up a craft that can take to the air, in the relatively simple form of old airplanes. You can see all the working bits in some of these planes. Take a look at the 1910 Curtis Pusher, where you CAN see everything. If you also like vintage cars, those are here in abundance as well. Would you like to learn how to drive old cars? WAAAM has you covered there as well. I have taken the Model T driving course, and will be back for another one. Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about WAAAM, it is simply wonderful.
4. Double Mountain Ranch
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By RunFastRunFar - Lake Oswego, United States
Great mid summer evening ride in the Columbia River gorge to dry creek falls! My husband and I had a great private ride this summer with the owner on her lovely horses! My horse Cinder a Missouri fox trot breed has a lovely smooth gait! Very comfy for trail riding. We didn’t pass one person on the PCT Riding to and from the falls! We had the Forrest all to ourselves! The Horses are very well trained and responsive, and well cared for. As we are experienced riders, and she let up ride ahead. We rode with them also last summer 2019 on our anniversary for the mountain panorama ride which is also another very good ride! The nice thing about this outfitter is that they will match you To the appropriate horse based on your riding experience and Taylor the ride to your ability which means they can offer something for riders of all levels. Can’t wait until they open back up for next Season!
5. Apple Valley Country Store
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Come and enjoy delicious jams and pastries in a friendly hometown kind of way. Our goods will inspire you to start baking so we will even help you pick out a homemade apron to get you started! Our store is located in the beautiful town of Hood River OR, where there is plenty to do, taste, and see. And don't forget to try one of our famous Huckleberry Milkshakes! Stop on in and make a memory with us at Apple Valley Country Store.
6. Hood River U-Pick Organic
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are now CLOSED until Late June 2020, when we will re-open for organic cherry seasson. -- Hood River U-Pick Organic is a certified organic family farm. We are located in Hood River, Oregon. It is a wonderful farm to u-pick Organic Cherries: Bings, Rainiers and Pie cherries! In September we have organic u-pick Honeycrisp and Gala Apples! We also have a wonderful 'petting zoo' with loving pigs and goats for children to pet. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the organic farm!
7. Joy's Art Studio
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Specializing in private and public painting parties, all ages, minimum of six people: Family reunions, birthday parties, day trips, bachelorette and wedding parties, ladies' night out, date night, weekend away, vacation. BYOB. Have fun painting! No experience necessary, seriously. Joy, former professor of art, will guide the group step-by-step through a fast-drying acrylic painting. You will have a great time mixing colors and covering the 16" x 20" canvas! She can also bring the party to you for your event. Just call or email to book your reservation.
Reviewed By GailSL - Seattle, United States
Best art camp for kids. Joy was able to successfully and wonderfully include my daughter who has special needs. Very impressed with Joy’s ability to continually engage the kids with movement, song and art. This is coming from a critical elementary school certified teacher and counselor.
8. Tom McCall Nature Preserve
9. Hood River Lavender Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
All natural Lavender farm in the beautiful Hood River Valley of Oregon that not only grows acres of lavender, we also steam distill our lavender to produce pure Lavender essential oil. We manufacture our own Bath & Beauty, Culinary Lavender & More.
Reviewed By 389MaryB389 - Forest Grove, United States
There's nothing better than visiting lavender season and going to lavender festivals. This place and the view does not disappoint.
10. Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By Davigeta - Saint Louis, United States
This waterfall is right off the road and you do not have to hike to see it (I am sure the hike is great, but I was glad not to have to hike to see it!). At the base of the waterfall is a pond, and kids enjoy that area a lot. A very pretty spot, DEFINITELY worth a stop.
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